Caroline

From: United Kingdom

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Travel dates
01/03/2017 - 05/01/2020
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hi there, I am a qualified Fine Artist, Art and English teacher, with experience working in the UK, South Africa and South East Asia. I love people and places, photography and food and naturally want to help people wherever I am, highly enthusiastic and inquisitive. I plan to travel through South America overland from Argentina to Mexico and I am also willing to do anything practical like gardening, cooking, cleaning; mostly i love working with paint.
My special interest is the ancient and modern archaeological history and monuments of South America and I aim to see as many as I can. If you are looking for a creative and hardworking, friendly volunteer, I am that person.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Helping around the house
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
Teacher, Art, textiles and English. Cooking, embroidery, quilting and patchwork. Gardening, working with tourists, eg hostel work, reception work, internet, computers, editing in English for websites and advertising, mapdrawing for tourist spots. I have recently added mosaic work to my skill set and can tile a bathroom wall or floor now, crazy work with recycled pieces of tiles and kitchenware.
Teaching young children.. drawing, English conversation. Helping with any Art related projects. History based work. Research assistant. Housework, shopping.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Age
68
Nationality
South African British
What else ...
I want to learn to speak Spanish and experience the many flavours and artistic expressions of local life in the different countries of South America.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  penicillin and shellfish
- Special dietary requirements
  healthy food

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24/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Help within a family ...)

Thank you Junior, Paula, and all your family and staff.
I had an incredible stay with this generous and welcoming family. Although we had talked about painting, there was lots of garden work, which I love. So I offered to help weed and do some transplanting. Lots of watering too as that part of the country was very dry then.! I worked in the… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by host (Help within a family ...) for Workawayer (Caroline )

Carolina, fue un placer conocerte.
Por 45 días Fue voluntaria en Hostería. Se encargó del jardín y le dio vida, con mucha paciencia regaba las plantas y las limpiaba. También ayudó a que el jardín se expanda. Siempre se manejó con una buena conducta, en su trabajo fue pro activa, integra y se notaba que amaba lo que hacía.
Ten la seguridad… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Looking for volunteers who ...)

Quentin was a last minute host for me as some changes meant I was in Puerto Lopez longer than planned. We agreed that I would stay for 10 days and do some painting.
Quentin has just begun using workaway so there was lots of space to organise how we would work together so that we were both happy. I had my own room which was great with a shared… read more

(Very good )

05/03/2019

Left by host (Looking to volunteer in a ...) for Workawayer (Caroline )

Caroline is a very nice person and delightful workawayer. Also, she is an independent and very social person and did things with the other voulenteers and guests. She was very careful in the beginning, but as we got to know eachother she got very active.
Caroline stayed in our house for long time helping us to paint murals inside of our dorms and… read more

(Excellent )

05/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Looking to volunteer in a ...)

Thank you Artie for an excellent month with you in Huaraz.
I had so much fun. It was so easy to help you design and paint 7 murals based on Chavin culture for your hostel.
The hostel was comfy, the staff were great and everyone made my stay a pleasure.
The town is easy to navigate, the fresh market is well stocked with a huge variety of food and… read more

(Excellent )

05/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Help with various projects at ...)

A week of painting in paradise. This has been one of my highlight workaway experiences. I was pleased to find this last minute host in Zorritos. On the beach at an interesting establishment with lots of artistic projects and wonderful and imaginative use of driftwood from the sea. I slept in a tent and was provided with all my meals.
The… read more

(Very good )

30/11/2018

Left by host (Bioconstruction & Recycling ...) for Workawayer (Caroline )

El intercambio con carolina estuve muy lindo, ella es una persona muy dedicada, creativa y responsable. Dejo unos trabajos artisticis memorables y siempre daba alegria a toda la casa con su buen humor y sus conversaciones. Muy recomendado!

(Excellent )

29/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Bioconstruction & Recycling ...)

I had the best time here with Lucie and Pablo, all the other residents, Travellers, volunteers, children and the cato. A special environment for challenges, learning, exchange of ideas, lots of fun, Hernan's amazing and inventive vegetarian cooking and of course the city of Arequipa and all it has to offer.
I was lucky to be able to create three… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline )

Caroline stayed with me 2 month. In this time she helped me with everything what was needed in house and garden in an incredible responsible way. Very quickly she adopted herself to people and my dogs, who just loved her. As an artist she did wonderful work here. She painted a wonderful portrait of Frida Kahlo and did a lot of paintings of flowers… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Join me at my beautiful ...)

What a wonderful workaway experience and Patricia is so generous and a superb host. I felt at home straight away and Patricia made every day special.It was a real challenge to paint a copy of Frida Kahlo for Patricia to add to her collection, and I made some small pieces using inspiration from the Bolivian garden. I enjoyed the space in a physical… read more

(Excellent )

24/10/2018

Left by host (Help at our family home in ...) for Workawayer (Caroline )

Caroline, es una persona muy recomendable, de nuestra confianza, colaboradora y siempre atenta y de buen humor, esperamos verla de nuevo

(Excellent )

21/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Help at our family home in ...)

Thank you Nadia, Javier and Julia, it was wonderful to spend this time with you in Patagonia, Nuequen. I have had some surprising experiences with the live volcano and the working farm of your Friend Edgardo, it was fascinating to meet the Jewish community and attend a special youth event. Thank you for your kind and generous hospitality.
For… read more

(Very good )

03/09/2018

Left by host (Help building an Eco-Lodge in ...) for Workawayer (Caroline )

Caroline volunteered with me during the month of August and I very much enjoyed her staying with me. We cooked and cleaned together, had good conversations, watched nice films, did some sightseeing. She helped me take care of my house and garden, making sure that my plants were sufficiently watered the days when I worked outside my house and she… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Help building an Eco-Lodge in ...)

I spent a month with Ute, to do some art projects and I had a great time.
We collaborated on three projects, all of which were really successful and enjoyable. There is a young puppy just beginning her training which was also fun, trying to avoid sharp teeth and nails was essential.
I enjoyed the quiet time available to do some contemplation and… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2018

Left by host (Experience a home away from ...) for Workawayer (Caroline )

Caro estuvo con nosotros por un mes.
Lo hemos pasado genial junto a ella. charlando, aprendiendo ingles, mientras ella aprendía español. Muy graciosa y amigable
Creo que todos subimos un par de kilos con sus tortas y cenas ^^
Esperamos que la pases de maravilla en tu viaje y que más personas conozcan a tan magnífica persona

(Excellent )

05/08/2018

Left by host (Be part of our natural home ...) for Workawayer (Caroline )

Caroline stayed with me for 3 weeks...- a time full of creativity, chatter and laughter.
Carol is an amazing person with great ability to adapt.
She layed a beautiful mosaic on our floor and decorated the outer walls with tasteful graffity.
She also helped with mud mixing and cobbing around a doorframe. She even did a bit of pottery.
Always… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Be part of our natural home ...)

Highly recommended for a unique and genuine off-grid experience.
I stayed with Martina at Utopia, near Seclantas for three weeks. Sadly, Johan, also a South African was away so I did not meet him.
I felt at home immediately and am so thrilled that I was invited to do a mosaic art project for the beautiful hobbit house, made of adobe and local… read more

(Excellent )

25/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Learn to grow your own food, ...)

What a great choice for a period of time spent in reflection, good exercise, making connections with fantastic human beings, eating excellent food and on top of all that, having an island as a playground, fresh tuna straight from the sea onto your plate and archeological wonders by day and the incredible Milky Way by night; sunrise swimming and… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline )

Caroline spent a week with us, helping in my handweavery shop in Frutillar. She is very good company, likes a good laugh, has a lot of themes to speak about, is creative and helped me a lot in the shop. I wish all the best to caroline , in her life and on her travels, and would take her whenever she wants as a volonteer again. Best wishes !!!

(Excellent )

16/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Help me to sew in Frutillar ...)

Thanks to Kathrin for the last minute invite. I spent an amazing time with her and Carlos in a beautiful town and such a wonderful environment. Kathrin shares her studio and knowledge freely and even encouraged me to do some experiments. I hope she enjoys wearing the bum warmer I designed from off cuts of her fabulous woven garments. Lovely… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Help me with my hostel and ...)

Elena is a lovely kind and thoughtful person with great knowledge of the local communities, the properties of plants and their benefits and amazing energy.
I stayed nearly three weeks and witnessed the building of her new centre. I was privileged to meet her Brother and his Wife and we all worked .. myself on art projects and very little at the… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Help out in a German-Chilean ...)

Thank you Marisol, Lucas, Toby, owner family, Amelia , housekeeper, Eva, Ettiene, Gabi - volunteers.
This was an awesome experience for me with a fab team of volunteers and wonderful family owned B&B, including the best ever housekeeper.
Emma the dog also has a special place in my heart and my introduction to pisco sour has been an enjoyable local… read more

(Excellent )

22/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Help us babysitting in our ...)

Kent provided an excellent opportunity for me to learn about being flexible and working with a group made up of French, American, and Peruvian and Argentinian volunteers. I enjoyed the challenges and found my evening shifts a great way to enjoy the days out in Cusco with all its culture and lively activity and also to contribute to the successful… read more

(Very good )

22/11/2017

Left by host (Help in the first hostel in ...) for Workawayer (Caroline )

Caroline has been at our hostel for 10 days, she makes good work, she is good company, charismatic. Caroline is dependable, she always finishes her work on time. She has helped the staff with their English and done some communial cooking with other volunteers in the hostel.
Caroline has been helpful with the English speaking customers or guests,… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Caroline ) for host for (Join me and my 4-legged ...)

Wow, what a positive and enjoyable experience. I was not sure how to cope with seven dogs but I knew I would get on with my German host as I like to be organised. Ariane is set up extremely well for having volunteers and all the tasks and methods for doing everything is carefully and helpfully explained. As I adjusted for the first few days Ariane… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2017

Left by host (Join me and my 4-legged ...) for Workawayer (Caroline )

Coroline was with us for 5 weeks and she got well integrated. She is a very positive and inspiring person always has a good mood and always finds independent work that needs to be done. She always has a helping hand and took a lot of work from me. She was working in the house and garden, and she gave the dandelion the battle. She is also a good… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2017

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

I came for a Long weekend, Thursday to Monday, to do some mural painting. What a lovely family with great support and encouragement . We had a fabulous time designing a fishy theme for the bathroom, and I completed two walls to everyone's satisfaction. We celebrated a birthday and I was invited to enjoy asado with family and friends. There was… read more

(Excellent )

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