Homestay Detroit, United States

4.5
(16 reviews)16

Help us around the house while enjoying Detroit!

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
14 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
14 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

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

4

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, 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.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Want to stay at one of my houses and help around my houses? Mom has several houses, you also may be required to help at any of her other houses. Your house assignment will be given upon arrival.

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Be from outside United States

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Immersing in the local culture
  • 14 Meeting locals
  • 13 Practicing English
  • 12 Meeting international travelers
  • 6 Creating true social impact
  • 5 Developing social awareness

Brazil

5

The experience was very positive. First, because I had more effective contact with the English language, which was my main goal when it came to improving my conversation skills. Second, because Mrs. Karen gives us the necessary support so that the volunteers feel comfortable and can enjoy their stay. Additionally, she always tried to show us what the city had to offer and always tried to provide the home the opportunity to participate in cultural and entertainment events. Finally, I was very happy to be volunteering at the Detroit International House and of course, Mrs. Karen is a great person!

4 months ago

Taiwan

5

This is my first time traveling by myself and being a worldpacker. Karen and Ken treated me well and took me to many places that only the locals know. I had many first-time experiences in Detroit, including outdoor meditation, visiting an art museum solo, joining a block party in the afternoon, and biking around the island. For the working experience, Karen always taught me patiently so that I could understand the tasks. Overall, I had a wonderful time in Detroit and would highly recommend everyone stay with Karen's family in their lovely house.

8 months ago


Karen replied

Thank you for an amazing stay Sun! Great job!

Netherlands

4

My homestay at Karen's was a great experience. She knows a lot about the city and really helps with suggestions of what to do, where to go and getting good deals. The arrangement (work/stay) is fair and went exactly as agreed upon. Karen is good in communication and provided me with a pleasant stay in Detroit.

8 months ago

Japan

5

This was the my first experience with Worldpackers and I had a really good time. Karen took care of me all the time to stay comfortable and get good experiences. She is a expert of the city and has a large connection in the city. She gave me so many experiences in the city. After all, dishes she cooks every work days were so great. I will visit again when I can speak English more fluently.

over 1 year ago

Colombia

5

It has been the best experience I have had Karen and her family have treated me as part of her family, giving me unconditional support, I have been fortunate to be able to meet other fellow volunteers both at Karen's house and on the Worldpackers page asking me concerns getting to connect with many of them, and create bonds of friendship. In the experience of the language Karen has always been waiting for him to work on it since we wrote to each other for day-to-day activities, in conversations when we share different seasons such as breakfast and the help of a teacher weekly.

almost 2 years ago

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About the host

Hosted by Karen

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