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Italy

2

On one side, this experience has been good for me because I wanted to get involved myself. All my tasks has been completed by me and I adapted to everything situations. This was my target which I established before my arrive at the camping in Amsterdam. I had the chance to speak foreign languages and also Dutch. On another side, I had to work too for a volunteer from 8:00 AM until 20:00 PM The conditions of camping were under construction and they were not good to receive the volunteer. There were not the laudries to wash dress after work. I had to wait to have a shower.

over 1 year ago

Arnoud replied

Hi Gioel. Thanks for your feedback. I would still like to comment on a few things you mention. You stayed by far most of the time in a Glamping Lodge when that would actually be a regular tent. I also mentioned in response to an earlier review that our renovation did indeed take longer than planned but also that for the short time it was needed, a very good alternative was available at the sports club next door. Our washing machines were indeed not connected yet but there was a laundrette around the corner and we simply paid for your costs. Furthermore, you write that you had to work from 8am to 8pm. Again, I think you are mixing up a few things here. If you help out with us, it is a maximum of 8 hours a day. Occasionally it was longer because we wanted to finish something but you were always compensated for that on other days. You also sometimes worked longer because you overslept in the morning and therefore started much later. Anyway, I hope you manage to stay in the Netherlands permanently (which you were planning to do) and I hope you will drop by again to see how beautiful everything has become. Ciao...

Germany

4

Amsterdam is beautiful! When I arrived everything went a bit bumpy since it was really rainy and not everything was as expected. But we were allowed to stay in a tiny house for the first weeks, which was really nice! During my stay everything was improving, especially in the last two weeks. Elias is absolutely hard-working and always making an effort. I really worked with the loveliest people! One of my friends was allowed to visit me and I'm very grateful for that! :) So everything is improving from day to day and I'd really like to pop by someday to see the completely finished campsite! :D

over 1 year ago

Arnoud replied

Hi Clara. You are the best! Never change the way you are cause you are absolutely a fantastic person! Hope to see you again so you can see the paradise we are building finished. Take care and enjoy the rest of spring and summer!

France

1

The offer does not correspond to the truth. The campsite is not ready to receive volunteers. I had to wait over two weeks to get access to the toilets and showers. Nobody warned me during the interview. I absolutely do not recommend this campsite unless you like survival. Nothing is prepared to welcome us in good conditions.

over 1 year ago

Arnoud replied

Hoi Maelane, Dank voor je feedback. Jammer dat je niet zo veel hebt kunnen genieten maar het weer zat dan ook niet echt mee. Jij kwam al op 4 maart terwijl we officieel pas op 1 april open gaan. Van tevoren hadden we dan ook gezegd dat we nog aan het opbouwen waren voor het nieuwe seizoen. Jij zei toen dat dat geen probleem voor je was. Natuurlijk wisten wij toen ook nog niet dat het aansluiten van de sanitair voorzieningen zo lang zou duren. Had zelf gedacht dat het in een dag of 3 wel klaar zou zijn maar dat viel dus tegen. Gelukkig kon je toen bij onze buren terecht voor toilet en douchen. Jouw geluk was dan wel weer dat je kon overnachten in onze glamping lodges en het Tiny Wooden House omdat die nog niet verhuurd waren maar helaas lees ik dat nergens terug. Al met al denk ik inderdaad dat wij geen goede match waren. Hoe dan ook; veel succes met verdere ervaringen op het platform en het ga je goed.

Hartelijke groeten,

Arnoud

Brazil

5

Sou muito grato por essa experiência no Camping, desenvolvi muitas habilidades e pude me conectar com pessoas incríveis, além de ter tempo livre pra conhecer Amsterdam, flexibilidade nos horários e liberdade pra escolher minhas refeições. A região é muito tranquila, ao mesmo tempo é proxima ao centro, ideal pra quem valoriza tranquilidade e natureza

27 days ago

Colombia

4

Las personas son lo mejor del voluntariado, estás rodeado de gente muy amigable, conversadora y muy graciosa, hacen de tu estancia lo mejor, creas una conexión muy bonita. Mi experiencia fue muy buena, pero mejoraría la seguridad para los voluntariados dentro del camping para las futuras experiencias de los demás, también tener un espacio cómodo que sea solo para los voluntarios y personas que colaboran en el camping. De resto, mi estancia fue grandiosa, fue muy feliz.

about 1 month ago

Brazil

5

Ficamos 6 semanas gostamos muito

9 months ago

Argentina

5

Excelente experiencia, me encanto hospedarme aca! Gracias , muchas gracias

about 1 year ago

Brazil

1

Infelizmente nao foi possivel voluntariar. ja havia desconfiado de sua proposta, conversei com pessoas que havia vivenciado a experiencia = ruim. Um dia antes de comecar recebi a noticia de outro voluntario que o lugar e ruim. entao cheguei ao lugar sem avisar nada ao arnold, me deparei com um lugar sujo, com lama, bagunca. Para o staff dormir e ruim e a noite faz muito frio. jamais iria aceitar fazer um trabalho tao duro por uma troca pequena nao recomendo. o arnold havia me oferecido o servico de limpeza do espaco: 8h ao dia, 3x livre na semana em troca de comer e dormir.

about 1 year ago

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