Ashley

United Kingdom
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
Description
I am an addictions social worker from the UK currently taking some time out, looking to help out and pick up some new skills in Spain.
Interests
Beach
Languages
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Sustainability
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
DIY & crafts
Culture
Charity work
Cooking & food
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
I am learning Spanish (current level A2)
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Art Projects
Languages
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
As a qualified social worker specialising in the field of additions I support people with varying needs. I am a great communicator with lots of empathy and compassion. I enjoy maintaining my own garden at home and have experience of gardening via Workaway projects in Australia and England. I really enjoy cooking. I have taught English as a foreign language. I also have dogsitting and dogwalking experience.
Age
38
What else ...
I have experience in decorating and large-scale gardening projects via previous workaways. I'm keen to develop these skills and be a help to anyone that has these types of projects - I'm enthusiastic, a hard worker and a quick learner!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  None

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12 Jan 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)

Ashley stayed with us for almost 3 weeks in Autumn. She was a brilliant workawayer for many reasons. Where do we start.. she is practical, hard working and helpful. She has a great sense of humour and a smashing laugh! She is sociable and warm hearted and we are so pleased she decided to come and stay with us!

Ashley worked wonders with a paint… read more

(Excellent )

20 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host (A beautiful location in the ...)

I really can't put into words what a wonderful and special time I had staying with Flo and Jem. Two of the most laidback, kind and interesting people you could hope to meet. I stayed for nearly three weeks in October (sorry for the late review guys!) and it was the perfect mix of work and relax time. Flo and Jem's home is a gorgeous and… read more

(Excellent )

23 Aug 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)

It has been a really positive experience hosting Ashley and we would welcome her back anytime! We appreciated that she was flexible,depending on the weather, as to what tasks we worked on and was willing to do whatever was required on the day. Ashley pruned, mulched, cooked, cleaned and ironed for us and her hard work was sincerely appreciated.… read more

(Excellent )

21 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host (Homestay and volunteer on our ...)

I had an absolutely fantastic time staying with Ruth, Walter and their two lovely children in Margaret River. They have worked really hard to create an absolutely beautiful home and fantastic hobby farm, and it was great to be able to help them with maintenance of it. They are kind and friendly people, and their children are a delight to be… read more

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