AnneliesC

Netherlands
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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Germany - from Feb 2023 until May 2023
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Description
Hi there!

This is me, Annelies, traveling (mostly solo for the past 3 years) via hitchhiking, doing workaways, making new friends, meeting up with old friends and having a job every now and then.

I've been trying to figure out and focus on what matters and what is needed to serve my community and myself. Always on the lookout for humans that live sustainable and concious with the earth, who inspire me and share joy.

Anything that has something to do with eco-friendly living, permaculture, community living, living more sustainable, charity work, off the grid, non-profit, spirituality, living with and taking care of animals, well-being, art, cultural activities, inclusiveness, anthropology or is just UNIQUE in it's own way; I'm interested!

I'm an artist and always motivated for creative/artistic jobs. Mosaic, macrame, photography, painting, sowing, crafting - count me in!

Truly listening is a skill that means a lot to me and I'm always trying to improve in this. I'll probably bomb you (no need to be scared) with many questions, I hope my hosts are open and have the time to answer these.

For the past 2,5 months I've been walking the Camino to Santiago. Just finished and now looking for new adventures!
Interests
Mountain
Beach
Nature
Camping
Hitchhiking
Sailing / Boating
Adventure sports
Team sports
Yoga / Wellness
Cycling
Dancing
Hiking
Charity work
Gardening
Carpentry
Sustainability
Animals
Art & design
Performing arts
Drawing & painting

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
Finished my bachelor in Social Work and studied Theatre Teacher for a while.
Creative, flexible and pro-active. Communication IS key and I'm very passionate about creating open, honest and safe spaces by clear communication.

When I work, I work hard. I appreciate clear instructions, proper working tools and availability from the host to answer questions when they arrise. I like the balance in workaways where I can 'work' hard, learn, push myself for 4 to 5 hours a day and afterwards 'play' hard, relax and spend time on personal goals. However I've also had positive experiences with workaways where the 'work' hours were devided during the day and we 'flowed' through the days. I guess - if we vibe, we vibe!

Workexperience in hospitality (front of house, hosting & reception), child care, driving big cars and trailers, teamleader & managing positions, acting, teaching (language-, dance- and dramateacher), workshop facilitator and social worker.

I try to really focus on the things I do and do them with intention. That's probably why I'm so bad at doing 2 things at the same time :)
Age
28
What else ...
Keep playing, keep wondering and be kind.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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29/01/2023

(Help to transform a beautiful ...)

Thanks guys for everything!
Yes it is VERY cold in winter all day long and yes it is VERY dusty the whole time (so be aware), but the people make up for it. You get to co-create and be a part of a small temporarily community, help out renovating a building that will serve eventually as a non-profit cultural centre and visit nearby places like… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2021

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Annelies is a happy, dependable and very responsible person. She stayed with us for six moths, starting off as a volunteer selling fruits, but soon after, taking over the management of our fruit selling business. We trusted her with all aspects of the business, from stock control, HR and volunteer management, staff training, finances and sales.… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2021

Left by host (Daintree Rainforest Food ...) for Workawayer ()

Annelies stayed here for three weeks, her work was quite satisfactory and she completed her tasks here with a calm and enjoyable nature. Lusu had a taste of the muscle and stamina it takes to bush garden and did well. She completed a long painting effort and worked consistently and cleanly and the room she worked on looks excellent. She worked… read more

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31/07/2021

(Daintree Rainforest Food ...)

And what a (needed!) experience it was; Toon and his forest. The deep appreciation, gratitude and way of communicating that Toon has with his forest have made an impact on me. It was a retreat for the mind, body and soul. Not one where you put your legs up and wait for all the good things to happen to you; no with this one you work for it. You… read more

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29/01/2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help to transform a beautiful ...)

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15/09/2021

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15/08/2021

Left by host (Daintree Rainforest Food ...) for Workawayer ()

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31/07/2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Daintree Rainforest Food ...)

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05/05/2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Co-create a food sanctuary ...)

I've had a great and valuable stay here. Caro took me along and showed me a piece of how living (mostly) self-sufficient looks likes - the beauty, the benefits AND all the work behind it. Several times I fired my questions upon her and I felt that she really willingly and openly shared her wisdom and answered my questions. Jobs where amongst other… read more

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21/03/2021

Left by host (Come and help us around our ...) for Workawayer ()

Annelies and her friend Martin were only with me for a few days but they did so much to help me, and were so lovely to have around that I wish they could have stayed longer. They helped with some really heavy garden work and did everything perfectly and enthusiastically. We got trees transplanted, hedges tidied, weeds cleared and then they spent… read more

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19/03/2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and help us around our ...)

A friend recommended Sarndra's place and I'm very-very happy we went! Together with a friend I stayed at Sarndra's - she is a very lovely woman, so welcoming and has the most amazing garden with breathtaking views over Dunedin and nearby beaches.
We worked 4 hours a day, mostly in the garden and 1 day when the temperature outside was cold we did… read more

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25/08/2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join a homeschooling family ...)

What a wonderful time it has been. 6, 7, 8 weeks? I lost track of time with Nic the great storyteller, Christina the Mother of Millions, Noah the builder with humour so ‘flauw’ but so good, Kiwa the professional tie-dyer and bookworm, Manok the trampoline-ninja and becoming artist, Yuli the human-climber and #1 cuddler, Rosie the goob-master and… read more

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17/12/2019

Left by host (Help at our homely hostel in ...) for Workawayer ()

Our lovely Annelies! It was so much fun with Annelies around - we miss you! A bright spark full of joy and laughs! She was an awesome exchange worker, nothing was ever too much for Annelies and always putting a smile into anything she did. A lovely soul to have around the place...three weeks flew by so quick we were sad to see her leave! I… read more

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30/11/2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at our homely hostel in ...)

I had a wonderful time at this beautiful place. Felt at home right away. You work with 6 workawayers in total and there are quite a lot of long-term guests what makes it extra special. Uli, Fran, Henk-Jan and Hannah are lovely people. I wanted to switch my days off so I could do some hikes and that was no problem. The work is not hard, most of the… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience a Kiwi Hunter and ...)

Neville let me feel at home right away. He is a kind and generous man full with stories to tell. A host who is willing to show his guests around; we’ve been among other things in Bluff and Lake Manapouri. I experienced a real cultural exchange due to the conversations, hospitality, visitations in the area and of course the shooting lesson. I would… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer ()

I had Annelies stay at the property for a week . It was an absolute joy having Annelies here with us. She is bright, friendly, happy and honest ,she is an asset to any workaway position. She always worked to such a high standard and completed her tasks efficiently and happily. But most of all it was lovely to see her contented face each day around… read more

(Excellent )

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