Help us around the house while enjoying Detroit!

Higher chance of approval: 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

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: 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: 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

Regivaldo

Brazil

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

Sun

Taiwan

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!

Raven

Netherlands

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

多希斗

Japan

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

Harold Deivi

Colombia

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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Hosted by Karen

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