Barbora

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
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currently in Ireland, co. Galway

My next destination:
Ireland - from Apr 2026 until Nov 2026
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Hi, I am Barbora, a girl who is looking to gain new skills, share some knowledge, and to help you with your house projects, animal care, general maintance...to put it simply, I am more than happy to offer my helping hand in whatever is required.
I have just obtained a master's degree in Germany in Business and Economics. So, with that part of my life finalized, I am ready for new adventures. I love animals, especially horses, dogs and cats. I am also very fond of nature and outdoor environment as I grew up in a very rural area. However, I am also familiar with the big city life as I lived in Shanghai for two years.
I am an open-minded, tolerant person always eager to teach/learn various skills or new languages and sharing different perspectives. I am a fast learner and can adapt to new environment quickly. I follow instructions well and consider myself rather independent.
Plus I have 5 sibling so I know how to get along with people well ;)
Interests

Art & design

Drawing & painting

Carpentry

Beach

Events & social

Cooking & food

Pets

DIY & crafts

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Mountain

Fashion or beauty

Plant care

Hitchhiking

Nature

Yoga / Wellness

Self development

Languages

Gardening

Culture

Farming

Camping

Books

Animals

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Slovak: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Italian: Beginner
Norwegian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am always happy to learn a new language, or to help somebody improve their language level.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Art Projects

Creative DIY projects

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Languages

Teaching
More details about your skills

I am skilled in general housework and outdoor maintnance as well. Thanks to my previous workaway experience I have a solid knowledge of animal care (dogs, cats and horses), and ornamental as well as permaculture gardening.

I am an intermediate but confident rider, who improves a little every day, and I know how to handle horses with care. I can exercise horses daily either from the ground or from the saddle if required. I follow the owner's preference and always discuss the exercise beforehand to make sure its beneficial for all parties involved.
I am also comrotable around other farm animals such as cows, sheep, goats, reindeer...although I do not have any direct experience I can pick up on their respective care requirements quickly.
I have also cat-sat and dog-sat before. The cats I was looking after had to take their medication twice a day so I can also manage cats with medical conditions.

I also have experience in hospitality - I worked at a surf hostel in Ireland through workaway. Thanks to that experience, I can now confidently manage check-ins, check-outs, serve breakfast, take reservations over the phone, keep up with e-mail correspondence, and housekeep.

I have a drivers license and am able to drive on both sides of the road (manual and automatic). Thanks to my workaway experience in Iceland I can also manage off-road driving. I've had my fair share of driving cars with various quirks so if your vehicle has a six gear stick but only five gears, or has a non functional handbrake, don't worry, I've been there.

I grew up in a village so I am familiar with the rural life and its challenges. I like learning new things and discovering different cultures. Moreover, I am a fast learner who is very eager to widen my horizons.
I can offer language lessons, namely English and Mandarin Chinese (up to C1 level) and German (up to B2).
Age

29
What else ...

I love nature so any work outside is very welcome. I am also hoping to improve my horse-riding skills, more specifically jumping. Other than that I am also very interested in local cuisine and language. In accordance with the true workaway spirit, I am looking to become a part of the family wherever I go
If you can teach me archery it would be a big plus ...as random as it is.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Preferably lactose-free

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11 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help around the home on an ...)

I spent a little over two weeks with Jorge (a.k.a. Jörk). I felt at home and a part of the community probably from day two. He's a very pleasant host, highly knowledgeable, kind, and calm.
Most of the work consists of gardening and cooking. You have to be proactive and creative in both. Working hours and days off are flexible. The island is … read more

(Excellent )

10 Dec 2025

Left by host (Help around the home on an ...) for Workawayer ()

We will miss Barbora; she was both active and calm. Her seriousness at work is evidence of her good will, which is very touching. We were a good team and the work went smoothly, with lots of laughter and good humour. A wonderful experience!
Household and gardening were her main areas of activity. Her surprising language skills were the basis for … read more

(Excellent )

1 Oct 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us on the beautiful Wild ...)

I spent one month at the hostel with Zuhe and three other workawayers.
The stay was pleasant, the location was nice and quaint, however I would recommend bringing a car to have more flexibility to explore.
The work varies on day to day basis, one day you could be on the breakfast shift and the next at the reception or housekeeping. Zuhe is pretty … read more

(Good )

31 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Welcoming those interested in ...)

I stayed with Bjarni during the 2025 cohort. Out of the numerous workaways I have done this is probably somewhere in the top three. Thanks to the balanced combination of good weather, light workload and good company this experience had been very enjoyable.
As a host, Bjarni is very generous and caring. If you have a drivers license you are welcome … read more

(Very good )

26 Jun 2025

Left by host (Welcoming those interested in ...) for Workawayer ()

Barbora at my house in June 2025 along with 7 other volunteers and was pleasant to have. She is skilled and hard working and very clever. Good hiker in mountains and excellent in socialasing in leisure time.

(Very good )

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11 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Help around the home on an ...)

(Excellent)

10 Dec 2025

Left by host (Help around the home on an ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

1 Oct 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us on the beautiful Wild ...)

(Good)

31 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Welcoming those interested in ...)

(Very good)

26 Jun 2025

Left by host (Welcoming those interested in ...) for Workawayer

(Very good)

29 Apr 2024

Left by host (Volunteering experience in a ...) for Workawayer

Barbora languagues ability allowed her to became the bridge between the volunteer and the monastery. She is able to help with housekeeping, proofreading, and various of tasks.

We are always welcome her to comeback volunteering in the monastery!

(Excellent)

31 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Share your passion for horses ...)

Originally, I was supposed to stay with John for three weeks, in the end I stayed for five (and would have stayed for longer if it wasn’t for other commitments I had made). Among my other workaway experiences, this one is somewhere near top. When I arrived my riding skills were very limited at best. At the end of my stay I was able to jump small … read more

(Excellent)

17 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer

O where to start , my first impressions were Barbora is going to be hard work , i can honestly say i was totally wrong , she's intelligent , caring, hardworking an a truly unique and good person , on arrival Barbora had basic horse sence but showed an interest and what turned out to be huge natural ability in riding , lets say she presented as a … read more

(Excellent)

1 Jul 2020

Left by host for Workawayer

Its nice to read in the Feedback Barbora posted for us that she feels in "family" while beeing with us , this is one of our major goals in this activity, and in this case i can say we really have found a new member.

She's often recalled in our family conversations....
Barbora came here twice, (2017 2019) and we hope to see her again in future. … read more

(Excellent)

13 Jun 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with our horses and ...)

I’d spent 6 weeks (if I recall correctly ) in 2017 with Joseph and Isabelle. This was my first workaway experience and from the very first moment I arrived I felt very welcome. They immediately treat you as a part of the family and by the end of the experience you’ll become one of their daughters.
Isabelle is a master ‘pâtissière’ and can cook … read more

(Excellent)

23 May 2020

Left by host for Workawayer

Barbora was great to have around. She was hard working, listened carefully and communicated well. She was helpful and nice to be with.

(Excellent)

21 May 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Permaculture and organic ...)

I stayed with Chris and Michele for a month in June (wish could stay longer). It was a very pleasant and educational experience. Michele taught me a lot about permaculture, composting, seed sowing, soil, weeds, edible plants and much more. I stayed in the caravan in their garden but had access to the house as well. We shared meals nearly every day … read more

(Excellent)