Transforming a community party boat in Amsterdam

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Connect with international travelers: 2 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 2 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

32h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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What you get

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.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

We just bought a huge boat of 600m2 in the city center of Amsterdam that we will transform into a community party boat. A lot of work needs to be done and it will take a while, but there is no rush so we take the time to turn it into something beautiful. We need handy hands. We can learn you most of the skills if necessary.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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3 Reviews

3.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Boat

4.5

Learning & Fun

3.5

How this experience will transform you

2 Meeting international travelers
2 Practicing English
1 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Mario

Mexico

My stay at the boat was great. Mark was always attentive to our needs so we all felt comfortable. It should be noted that the work being done is heavy and manual. The company of the other volunteers makes the work less burdensome; the hours can even be flexible at times. At the end of the day, you can swim in the river or explore the city. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your project, Mark and Nina. Gonna miss my friends Jhonathan and Frank. Best wishes to you all!

6 days ago

Meeri-Matilda

Finland

I had a great experience on my 3 week visit building furniture! The host Mark is a great guy, little busy but always ready to help. Everything I needed was provided to me from tools to a washing machine. Communication was clear, and I had no troubles during my stay. Workdays were long and physical, but with the right attitude quite fine. We also had a say in our working times. Mark isn't the strictest guy when it comes to safety, but I got all the gear I asked for and wasn't pressured to do anything I didn't feel safe doing. I had an amazing visit, and recommend this to anyone hardworking.

21 days ago

Syed Ammar

Canada

My stay at the boat was shorter than the arrangement (2 days instead of the 3 weeks). I left earlier because of the difference in the expectations I had when starting versus what the volunteering entailed. The work was quite physically demanding which is what I expected but the lack of safety and assistance was something I think could be improved on for future volunteers. The hours and the actual accommodation description was also something that differed which contributed to me ultimately leaving. I hope Mark and the boat the best

about 1 month ago

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