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Hi we are Lillie and Sophie; a Carpenter and an Accountant from England. Both 27 years old and currently travelling through South America.
Being able to work with and give back to the communities and cultures that welcome us is what we want from our travels. We would like to leave behind a positive impact wherever we stay. We are both learning Spanish with the hope to become fluent. The environment and living sustainability is important to us.
We want to complete Workaways to learn more about the people, the culture and the nature of South America. We hope to gain new skills and experiences whilst hopefully passing on some of our own knowledge along the way. The idea of somewhere remote without home comforts really appeals to us. We will work hard to be of value to whoever we stay with!
I (Sophie) love all forms of sport and outdoors activities and would also love to gain more knowledge of local building techniques and plants/farming. I love physical work and working with my hands. I train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and have a love for animals. I have volunteered for local projects in the UK.
I (Lillie) also love sport and want to learn more about permaculture and local practices. I have a real love for animals and really enjoy caring for them. Whenever I take part in a task I don’t stop until it’s done! I love playing football and am interested in understanding local culture more.
If you have any questions please contact us. Thank you for your time.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
We are both trying to learn Spanish so would love any opportunity to practice. We would be happy to teach English.Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity WorkAnimal CareLife at a FarmstayHospitality/TourismTeachingSome knowledge of:
Eco ProjectsGardeningCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelping around the houseLanguagesAble to teach about:
DIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceHelping with Computers/ InternetMore details about your skills
Sophie: I have 4 years experience in Carpentry and Construction. Prior to that I was a Gardener and I have also completed several months of farm work whilst in Australia. I enjoy all forms of practical work and I am used to working in all weathers; from -10 in Norway to 40 degrees in Australia. I am particularly interested in learning local building techniques or about permaculture.
Lillie: I am a qualified accountant and have experience in being solely responsible for running and streamlining a large business. I am great with IT and working with numbers in general. I also work very well with people and have a natural ability to work well with animals.
We both work well together but also are happy to be working independently from each other or with other volenteers. We are also keen to work and help with things currently outside of our skill sets.Age
28 & 27
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We love all forms of animals and wildelife and want to have an authentic experience of the countries and places we visit.
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One of us is strictly vegetarian while the other prefers to eat vegetarian.
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Siempre estuvieron con mucha disposición para colaborar en las diferentes actividades que realizamos en el proyecto de bioconstrución.
Nos ayudaron mucho en la preparación de un workshop de bambú.
Su… read more
It was great to take part in a workshop and meet so many kind people from Colombia all wanting to learn and share their own… read more
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Siempre estuvieron con mucha disposición para colaborar en las diferentes actividades que realizamos en el proyecto de bioconstrución.
Nos ayudaron mucho en la preparación de un workshop de bambú.
Su… read more
It was great to take part in a workshop and meet so many kind people from Colombia all wanting to learn and share their own… read more
From the moment we arrived they made us feel instantly welcome and at home. The accommodation they provide for volenteers who stay with them is perfect. Im sure you wont find better on workaway! They have thought of… read more
They spent a few days with us to take on the challenge of bringing our floor back to life. After years of washing it with hard water full of sediments, it had become dull and encrusted with limestone. It was… read more