Homestay Brussels, Belgium

5.0
(48 reviews)48

Help with hostel needed!

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Practice English
32 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Connect with the locals
23 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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What you offer

18h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Support
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Availability

Jan
Feb
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Apr
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Jun
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Hello! I just opened a mini hostel in Brussels and im going to need help from someone friendly, who could help with the guests, some DIY project, some housekeeping, decoration etc.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate French
  • Over 20 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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48 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 32 Practicing English
  • 23 Meeting locals
  • 23 Immersing in the local culture
  • 19 Meeting international travelers
  • 8 Developing social awareness
  • 5 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 5 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 3 4. Quality education

Canada

5

Ioanna is a very kind and open host. The housekeeping work is very easy and chill. I made good friends and had a lot of time to visit Brussels. The only thing I'd you don't like kids, this is not for you. They can definitely be a handful sometimes, but if you like kids they can also be great and I got very attach to them by the end. Also you are sleeping in the same room as the kids and the other volunteer so you must be able to communicate your needs well. If you're fine with that then I would recommend this experience for sure!

17 days ago


Ioanna replied

I confirm, they are a handful and only people with certain experience and patience can handle them 😁
Thank you for your time and dedication,much appreciated,Cheers !

Brazil

5

I had a really wonderful experience volunteering. Ioanna is very welcoming and the boys are adorable. It was also a great opportunity to practice English and definitely to become more mentally flexible, as it's a home where you feel a little piece of the world in everything 💖 thank you for everything!

about 2 months ago

United States

5

I had a great time during my stay here. The work was fair, mostly in charge of cleaning around the hostel and changing the bedding. In exchange for the few hours of work Volunteers are given a breakfast meal (sometimes even dinner) and a bed in a shared dorm. The location is great to explore Brussels and close to the train station to explore the rest of Belgium. The communication with the host was good and an overall positive experience.

about 2 months ago

Mexico

5

It was a wonderful experience!! Ioanna is an excellent host, always attentive and making sure you're comfortable. She cooks delicious food, and as a vegetarian, I had everything I needed. She's kind, flexible, and really fun! The kids are adorable and smart; I really enjoyed taking care of them. They already have a routine, so it's easy to manage and keep them well. The hostel tasks are clear, simple, and only take a few hours a day, leaving plenty of free time to explore, meet people, and travel. I also made really good friendship with the other volunteers there. 100% recommended!

3 months ago

Colombia

5

My tasks were primarily babysitting, it was really relaxed and I had time to work on my projects. Sakis behaved like an old good friend to me. He made sure I had everything I needed to have a good stay, he cooked very palatable dishes adding his own signature (he knows a huge lot about cocktails and flavors). The kids are adorable, we went to the park, played together some times but most of the time they are really independent and play by themselves. The time I could share with Ioanna let me know she's awesome. I feel now I have new friends in Brussels! Thanks a lot for your kindness guys!

3 months ago

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