Violet

United Kingdom
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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Paris, France - from Oct 2024 until Nov 2024
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Description
Friendship, music, languages, connection, books and exploring
Interests
Charity work
Farming
Hiking
Culture
Languages
Camping
Nature
Photography
Van life
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Music
Mountain
LGBTQ
History

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I am native as an English speaker but would be able to give basic French lessons and would be interested in improving my French as well as learning any other new language!
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Being an elderly companion
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
I am a confident communicator with excellent written and interpersonal skills
I work well with others and independently
I am quite active, energetic and hardworking
I speak native English and conversational French
I am good with people, approachable, respectful and trustworthy
Age
27
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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24 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Violet) for host (We need help around our very ...)

I was incredibly blessed to have spent my first ever workaway experience with the the charming Debbie and Bill in their beautiful and unique sanctuary in the middle of the French countryside. A fairy tale country house and barn surrounded by miles and miles of golden sunflowers. Debbie and Bill are two absolutely fascinating individuals with such… read more stories to share and wisdom to impart. I was treated with empathy, patience and compassion in the face of being inexperienced in outdoor work and cycling - among other things! :)

Debbie made such an incredible effort to accommodate me when cooking even though I had failed to per-warn her that I was vegan - she always made sure that I had a balanced version of the meals that everyone was eating. Always exceedingly humble, she is a diamond of a personality with so much skill and artistic talent.
As an inexperienced cyclist, myself, Debbie would always intentionally stay back on cycle rides, to keep me company and lend encouragement. These are but a couple of examples of her golden hearted character.

Bill recognized that for many workawayers - the journey was about more than travel, but could often be to escape something either internally or externally. I believe that he and Debbie allowed for a safe space for emotional growth and healing. Bill has a story to tell about almost any topic under the sun and makes for very lively and entertaining conversation. He can also be a listener and is willing to explore ideas that may be different to his own and to learn from his fellow conversationalists which is a noble characteristic.

Billie and Debbie both enjoy music and story-telling and dancing! Our evenings together often created a beautiful atmosphere of family, there was a great deal of talking and laughing and wine after the working day was done.

Rewarding and intense physical work was balanced with a lot of fun and time for relaxation.

Both Bill and Debbie cared about prioritizing the overall experience of their workawayers. The daily work was important to them but so was our enjoyment and experience of the local culture. They joined us/ or signposted us to local music events or marketplaces and hosted a barbecue with family and friends on our last night together so that we could all celebrate in our shared effort. It was a very special evening.

I will always look on my time with Bill and Debbie as incredibly treasured and rewarding. After only 10 days there, they already felt like family and have a special place in my heart.

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