Sera

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Hi Im Sera! In August 2023 I'll be traveling to Victoria in Canada for my fall exchange at the University of Victoria. However, before I start my exchange I would love to do a workaway for a couple of weeks in August to get to know the area and the culture a bit better! I was born in Canada but only lived there for a year. So although I have a passport I havent experienced it and I'm so excited to do that this summer and on exchange! I've had such good experiences with workaways that im always excited to start a new adventure whenever I can :).

Before I started studying Psychology in the Netherlands I took a gap year and did multiple workaways all throughout Greece. I worked in a dog shelter, in a community with multiple projects, and on a farm. Each one of them fun in the their own way and it brought me in contact with so many different types of people and taught me a lot of skills. I love animals and am a very big dog lover. Many of my friends can vouch for the fact that I will always be distracted by cute puppies and will want to cuddle every dog I meet :) As a family we also hosted two blind guide dogs and helped with their training. But I love all animals and would love to learn more about them. Furthermore I am passionate about sustainability and I'm pescatarian. As hobbies I love photography, so I'll likely take some kind of camera. The past year I've been very into film photography especially. In my gap year I also babysat two little kids and volunteered in a hospice! I just generally love taking care of people, animals, and nature and sharing good conversations :). In addition, I love learning new skills and would love to learn more about working on a farm and harvesting different types of plants. Im fully vaccinated and have my boosters for COVID-19.

I love travelling, not only because it provides a type of freedom and happiness and helps me live in the moment, but also because I get to learn so much about different cultures and areas and people. I also grew up very internationally as I was born in Canada and Grew up in the USA. But both my parents are dutch and I've lived in the Netherlands for about 11 years now.
Interests
Plant care
Hiking
Gardening
Art & design
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Sustainability
Photography
Pets
Nature
LGBTQ
Mountain
Music
Farming
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cycling
Cooking & food
Charity work

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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
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I grew up bilingual so Im fluent in both Dutch and English. I had many years of lessons in Spanish but I still am not very good because languages is not my strong suit haha. I would love to learn when Im travelling!
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
I love animals and have a lot of experience especially with dogs. As a family we hosted two blind guide puppies for a year and helped with basic training. Furthermore I babysit a lot so I'm good with kids and also volunteer in a Hospice. Im generally a very caring and responsible person. I also have a first aid certificate from the red cross.

Im also capable of basic skills such as cooking, cleaning, administration, etc.

In terms of hobbies, I love photography, cooking, singing, writing and art.

I would also love to learn about things like farming, caring for farm animals, renovating etc!
Age
22
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Pescatarian, lactose intolerant

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28 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Sera) for host (Sustainable community living ...)

I spent almost 3 weeks here before starting my studies in Victoria and I had the most amazing time! Greg and Lou are incredible people and I immediately felt so welcomed. We started the day off with morning meditation and checking in with everyone which really grounded me in the morning and set my intentions for the day. Then we went to work on… read more

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6 Jul 2022

Left by host (Help needed with our ...) for Workawayer (Sera)

Sera is a wonderful human being ,she loves the dogs and she was quick in understanding everything she needed to do .She was patient and always with a smile at her face .She never forgot our shelter and she always wanted to help .
i recommended her for all the hosts who want a hard working person and understanding.Also she is funny and you can have… read more

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18 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Sera) for host (Help needed with our ...)

I Volunteered for a month around April and had absolutely the best time there. As my first time doing volunteering through Workaway I had absolutely no idea what to expect and I could not be happier with the experience I got. Natasa is so incredibly hard working and kind and pours everything she has into her shelter, volunteers and especially the… read more dogs. Whenever there was a problem she was always there to help no matter how busy she was and she is definitely someone you can trust and rely on. She warned me when I came that it would be very overwhelming at first and that I would probably leave crying and she could not have been more right. The first day or two were a little hard because there is just so much to take in. But all the volunteers are there to help and within no time I felt at home. And not even to mention the dogs, I fell in love with all of them and had the best time taking care of them and learning more about living with a pack of dogs. And indeed when I left I could not stop crying (even the evening beforehand already) and I still miss this place deeply.

For the people who are interested in what the day is like, the hours of work are divided into two shifts, one in the morning and one in the evening. You start around 9 and finish around 12 and again in the evening from 5 - 7 (these time change according to the amount of work and the weather). The work is mainly feeding all the dogs and picking up poo and mopping. So be warned there is a lot of cleaning involved. But don’t let this put you off from the experience because you get used to it in no time and the bond you build with the dogs and the volunteers and the things you learn outweigh that by far. In the afternoon you have about 5 hours off in which you can take hikes around the area with a dog or just relax. There is also an amazing bakery in the nearby village which is definitely a must when your there. You also get two days off per week, mostly together with someone else in which it is nice to go exploring. The bus system is rather good there and I often went away for the weekend on little trips with other volunteers. There are some great places to see around the area which are especially easy to reach with a (rented) car but public transport is also a good option. I could not recommend this Workaway more, especially for dog lovers. Thank you so much for the great experience and I hope to be able to come back at some point!

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19 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Sera) for host (Century villa looking for ...)

I stayed at Alex's for about 3 weeks and had a great time. It is really a small community you come into and I met the most amazing people here over the course of my stay. Each morning you decide what work needs to be done for taking care of the house as well as working on the multiple running projects Alex has. If you like dogs you will also love… read more

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28 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Sera) for host (Sustainable community living ...)

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6 Jul 2022

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18 Jul 2021

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19 Jul 2021

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18 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Sera) for host (Help me start up my own ...)

Jon was a very nice host and I enjoyed my time working here. Its located very remotely which is very nice and close to a very cute village with some nice eating opportunities etc. Also there is a cafe 2 minutes away where there is wifi available and the baristas there are always super friendly and there is good coffee. The little farm itself is… read more

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