Martina

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I love meeting people from all over the world and I enjoy being outdoors, walking, talking, hiking and learning about new things, activities and cultures.

Description

***May 12, 2024: I am currently on my way from Ontario to BC and I am looking for workaway opportunities in Saskatchewan, Alberta or BC.***

Hi, my name is Martina, I am 27 years old and I'm from Germany.

I love travelling, meeting new people and seeing the world. My biggest hobby is riding roller coasters and visiting theme parks, through which I’ve already met so many amazing people! I also love all animals, especially horses and horseback riding which I've been doing ever since I was a child.

After being very busy with working full-time while also studying for my master's degree in engineering, I'm now finished and decided to travel the world for a while. I'd also like to use the time to pick up more of my hobbies again, like reading, going for walks and hikes, swimming, doing yoga and just generally being more active again.

I'm currently on a world trip, which started in May 2023 with the USA and has now brought me to Canada. Also on the agenda are New Zealand and Australia. The whole trip will last at least 2 years. In Canada I want to do one year of work and travel, in New Zealand about 6-9 months.
I hope to find some hosts on here, where I can stay for a while to help out and learn more about the local way of live!

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
German is my native language and I also speak English fluently. I had French in school for 3 years, then forgot most of it and started taking classes again in the fall of 2022, but I didn't get very far with it. So I would love to improve my French and get it to a level where I can actually have a conversation with others.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Languages

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I have been horse riding ever since I’ve been 6 years old, mostly recreational and English dressage. While I never had my own horse, I have taken lessons and had leased horses that I got to treat almost like my own, so I know about taking care of them, feeding them, grooming them and everything else that comes with being around horses.
I have now also worked as a stable hand, turning horses in and out, mucking stalls etc. and had a brief experience of working as a guide for trail rides during a workaway.
After I finished school in 2016 I went to Australia for 3.5 months, where I had the amazing opportunity to live and work on a cattle farm in the outback for 2 weeks and I got a glimpse into mustering/rounding up cattle on horseback. I also did all sorts of other tasks to help the family out, from gardening and painting pots to setting up and fixing water troughs.
I’m not a pro at any certain skill, but I try to combat that with my willingness to learn and a good work ethic. I’m grateful to anyone who takes the time to teach me something and I don’t mind working hard and getting my hands dirty.

Age

27

What else ...

I can be more on the quiet side, but I also enjoy a good discussion or just talking about live in general. I always try to be as polite, clean and unobtrusive as possible.
While in Canada I have my own car for transportation.

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