Ailish

Australia
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My name is Ailish.
I'm 28 years old, I love learning, reading, sitting, sharing stories, wandering through markets and frolicking through forests.

Nature and exploring the natural environment brings me a great sense of joy. I love spending time outside and I care deeply for the natural world. I value community, connection and compassion and reject the idea that the more we have in our possession, the happier in life we will be.

Workaway's I've been a part of in the past have included organic farming, permaculture projects, sustainable building, household maintenance, aged care, hospitality, pet care and nannying

I would love to hear from you,

Ailish
Interests

Van life

Charity work

Music

Gardening

DIY & crafts

Camping

Hitchhiking

Writing

Hiking

Sustainability

Vegetarian or vegan

Books

Yoga / Wellness

Politics / Social justice

Nature

Farming

Culture
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light maintenance

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Languages

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Art Projects

Able to teach about:

Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills

In the beginning: I grew up in regional Victoria on a small property with four siblings. I am used to sharing a small space and being in close proximity to others. Our parents raised us to value meaningful-work, determination and contribution. I spent most of my childhood outside where I developed a passion for the animals and the environment. I have a deep love for animals and I have had a broad experience over the years caring for a wide range pets and farm animals.

2016 - 2019: I successfully completed my Bachelor of Education (P-12) specialising in disability studies. I've spent lots of time over the last three years in various disability settings working to engage students with a range of abilities.

2020: I travelled around Tasmania via Workaway and spent time supporting a range of projects and households.

2021: I moved to London to work at a teaching agency as a relief teacher. Every day was new, different and exciting.

2022: I spend time hitchhiking, Couchsurfing and workawaying through Europe meeting the most amazing people along the way (this could be you).

2023: I moved back to Australia to re establish a community, to re ground myself and gain more experience as a teacher.

2025: I have taken 12 months of leave without pay and am grateful for the chance to explore once again.

My have two brothers, one a cabinet maker and the other a floorer. Together they have endeavoured to teach me the basic skills of carpentry. I would like to emphasise basic. I love learning and I am always looking for new ways and opportunities to develop/improve my skills.
Age

30
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  vegan

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18 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Gardening and outdoor help ...)

Two weeks with in Libišín with Dima and Francis passed in a beautiful blur! I was welcomed in and made to feel at home instantaneously. Sharing meals and copious cups of tea, Francis and Dima would generously share stories and tales from the past. They are both incredibly kind hearted, willing to navigate each day with consideration and care. It … read more

(Excellent )

12 Aug 2025

Left by host (Gardening and outdoor help ...) for Workawayer ()

What can I say - we would give Ailish more than a five star review if we could! She was so capable and helpful that we were very sad to say goodbye to her. As well as doing various tasks in the garden and helping about the house whenever I needed an extra pair of hands, she took the dogs for walks and was an instant hit with our border collie, … read more

(Excellent )

15 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help the young rural people ...)

Dani has created a beautiful space where I was able to reconnect deeply with myself and nature. Days spent in the garden, collecting, gathering and drying herbs, sharing meals, harvesting honey, bird watching, preserving and fermenting, living simply, within our means and in sync with our natural cycles. We spent a couple of days at Waldorf … read more

(Excellent )

29 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy nature cultivating and ...)

I spent two and a half weeks with Andrés, Silvia and Xosé in their overgrown oasis just on the outskirts of Vigo. They are warm and welcoming and I felt at home quickly. We shared three meals together each day, often Andrés would cook on the rocket stove using home grown vegetables and other locally sourced, organic ingredients. Volunteers sleep … read more

(Excellent )

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18 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Gardening and outdoor help ...)

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12 Aug 2025

Left by host (Gardening and outdoor help ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

15 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Help the young rural people ...)

(Excellent)

29 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Enjoy nature cultivating and ...)

(Excellent)

17 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Spend time in our family home ...)

My time spent in Tarskavaig was an absolute delight. Both Neil and Lyne-Anne were very conscientious, ensuring we were comfortable, well fed and at ease. Neil was kind enough to spend his days off bringing us along on hikes that without a locals knowledge would be overlooked. Time spent with Al was a joy, he has a brilliant sense of humour, enjoys … read more

(Excellent)

26 Jan 2022

Left by host (Learn about vegan lifestyle ...) for Workawayer

Ailish is great fun.

We are missing her and so glad she stopped to stay with us in north west Tasmania.

(Excellent)

18 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Learn about vegan lifestyle ...)

From the moment I arrived, Jaisri and Lila welcomed me warmly into their home and treated me as as though I was family. They are incredibly hardworking, conscientious and generous. Our jobs varied each day depending on the weather, we worked on erecting a new shed (made from mostly recycled materials), fencing, harvesting potatoes, selling produce … read more

(Excellent)

18 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our family and explore ...)

This workaway experience was definitely one for the books.The day I arrived Cass and Ossy greeted me at the front door with seashells he'd collected for me from the local beach down the road. Cass and Just welcomed me into their home as though I had never left. Both incredibly genuine, down to earth humans, always checking in, offering such … read more

(Excellent)

18 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Off grid living in the ...)

Time spent with Mira and Krsna was incredibly grounding. The jobs varied over the two weeks, with time spent on light earth construction, roofing, paving the earth ship and garden maintenance. Outside work hours we ate and shared delicious vegan meals, practiced yoga and meditation, immersed ourselves in the icy water of a nearby creek, moulded … read more

(Excellent)

29 Aug 2020

Left by host (Organic food growing, ...) for Workawayer

Ailish was such a delight to host. She works conscientiously and is incredibly strong. Ailish is very kind, thoughtful and emotionally intelligent. She was prepared to throw herself at whatever task we asked of her, learnt quickly and showed great initiative. We couldn't recommend her highly enough. Thanks for gracing our lives with your sunny … read more

(Excellent)