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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
France - from Mar 2024 until May 2024 View all
Description
I'm taking a year out from work, to experience new cultures, ways of life & improve linguistic skills, whilst making new friends & hopefully being useful at the same time.
I'll happily garden, paint, care for animals & connect with people from all walks of life.
Interests
SustainabilityDancingVideographyYoga / WellnessVan lifeTeam sportsSelf developmentPlant careNatureOutdoor activitiesMountainLanguagesHikingGardeningFitnessFarmingDIY & craftsCyclingCultureCooking & food
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Interested in learning French. I have some very basic French.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
Being an elderly companion
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
I grew up on a dairy farm on the edge of the Peak District (Staffordshire UK) studied Fashion & Design at College, & Business Admin at Uni. The majority of my working life has been focused on supporting people to help themselves, careers advice, volunteer brokerage, family support work and working for various charities. I'm now in my mid 40's, my last role was Deputy Manager for a charity that supported families settling in the UK after escaping war & presecution.
I enjoy gardening, painting & basic maintenance, e.g change a washer on a tap, light bulb in a car etc.. I have kept bees for 9 years until last year. The bees decided it was time for a break.
I'm pretty quiet & calm and love learning from other people.
Age
45
What else ...
I enjoy running, cycling, swimming, sewing, gardening, outdoors, country walks & discovering new places. I have a campervan & can be self sufficient whilst on a work away in Europe. I'm also a book worm, mostly reading about travel, life adventures & learning from people who have pushed beyond the boundaries.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Bee stingsSpecial dietary requirements
Strong dislike of Mushrooms, smoked food & goats milk products.
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