Work exchange in Netherlands: Help me take care of my Belgian Shep...

What you offer

25h

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

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

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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.

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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

My name is Wesley and my two year old Belgian Shepard Luther is in need of a strong willed and dedicated caretaker. I work evenings and Luther has separation anxiety since we moved here. I can’t leave him unattended because he barks and the neighbors get upset. Evenings if you could watch him until I get back home that would be amazing. Come spend the holidays with us in the heart of Amsterdam!

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 25 and 40 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Mandatory volunteer introduction video

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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3 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

3 Immersing in the local culture
2 Developing social awareness
2 Practicing English
1 Meeting locals
1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Lucas

Brazil

I had an incredible time in Amsterdam, thankfully for Wes and Louie! Louie is an amazing and lovely dog, always ready to play with you. You need to know that he is afraid of everything on the streets and you need to be patient with him. Wes helps you a lot, with your communication skills, walking on parks, with food and suggestions for touristic places to go. I definitely recommend this experience, especially if you like and know how to handle dogs!

about 2 months ago

Lianmi

United States

This experience was life changing and eye opening, to work with Luther was a gift from heaven. The job is easy and Luther is just adorable I want to be with him even on my off hours. The task and hours are good and the area is really nice and close to a lot of places. I'll recommend this voluntary without a doubt.

2 months ago

Kanako

Japan

My experience here was great! Luther is such a sweet boy trying his best to get used to living in the city with so much noise and people, which he gets scared of. It was sometimes hard to walk Luther alone because he pulls me so much, but he is still working on: it) Wesley took me to local cafes every day, let me watch movies, and talking about culture, politics, movies with him was fun. I also had a private room and plenty of time for myself too:))

4 months ago

Wes replied

You are amazing Kanako, any host is super lucky to have your caring and supportive energy. You were a huge help this month, I already see massive improvement in Luther’s ability to trust other people. We will definitely see you again ! Speak soon, enjoy the open road!

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