Joanna

Poland
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Hi, I am Joanna from Poland.I am a mother of two adult boys who don't reguire my care of that much, so I decided to be a volunteer for a Workaway.I want to expirience something new and learn new languages.
I love traveling,knowing new places , habits and traditions.I am friendly, helpful, positive pearson with sence of humor.Expirienced in taking care of children (my own one),house and garden as I used to be a housewife for 24 years.Good in cooking, better in baking.I am also experienced in taking care about elder people, my mother in low, and my father in their sickness. Latelly I was working in a cafe as barista/ waitress. I am very keen on reading books in my free times.I don't mind animals .
I have some wonderful eksperience as a workawayer from a gesthouse in Italy. Now I am very open and enthusiastic to this new challenge.
From February 2022 I was leaving in Iceland Reykjavik helping a family with house chores and errands such as cooking ,cleaning ,loundry,schoping,taking care of a child.
I also had a part time job in a caffe as a barista and waiter using english as my icelandic is still poor..but I continue studing icelandic and I start learning spanish as I want to travel through South America
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Polish: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
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
Charity Work
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
driving licence
good english
quick learning
high adaptability
Age
52
What else ...
I am healthy, sporty, like being in move.
very friendly,helpful and hardworking person fascinated to the workaway philosophy.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  no

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10 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Create a sustainable, ...)

I have spend 6 amazing weeks with Edith and Hector.I felt right away welcomed as a part of family and they both underlined it very often that their home is my home now.I have never met in my live such a respectful man like Hector. I admire both of them for being such hardworking and appreciating life so much.Edith never allowed me to help her in a… read more

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20 Oct 2024

Left by host (Would you like to live in ...) for Workawayer ()

Johanna fue una compañera maravillosa durante su estancia en mi casa, y desde el primer momento se convirtió en una parte especial de nuestra familia. Siempre organizada, limpia y muy atenta, estuvo dispuesta a ayudar en todo lo que hiciera falta, pero lo que más valoro es el tiempo y el cariño que dedicó a mi hija. La manera en que se integró en… read more

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19 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Would you like to live in ...)

I have spent 5 weeks with Yancy and her daughter Luci and I had amazing culture exchange as Yan allowed me to take part in her family life for 100%.
I accompanied her to family meetings, friends meting and even have possibilty to take part in her job.In this way I have learned a lot about their traditions and habits ,the history of the country and… read more

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18 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our coffee farm and help ...)

I am a coffee lover and my dream was to go to coffee plantation and learn about my favourite everyday drink. At this finca my dream came true.Julios plantation is seatled in amazing place,surrondings and views are spectacular.
I have learned a lot here.Julio is super host.He patiently shared his knowledge and explained every step of the work.
I… read more

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10 Dec 2024

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20 Oct 2024

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19 Oct 2024

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18 Sep 2024

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23 Aug 2024

Left by host (Join at an artsy beachfront ...) for Workawayer ()

Joanna was a pleasure to have as a volunteer here. She consistently did good work, making noticeable improvements to our garden and plants with her gardening skills and attentive care. She was a hard worker, who was self-motivated and willing to take initiative as well as responsibility.

Joanna's calm and friendly demeanor and positive attitude… read more

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6 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join at an artsy beachfront ...)

I had great time at the guesthouse.The location of this place is amasing.You are doing your work accompanied by the see sound and that is very relaxing.
Job itself is organised very well, all the task are precisely defined for every day, every shift.Schedule can be easy adjusted to your plans.
All the animals are added value to this… read more

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21 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Animal farm and fruit garden ...)

I am very happy that Cecile invited me to stay at her farm located in the highlands, its such a quiet and peaceful place.The job can be hard and demanding but in this surrounding also relaxing.
I have learned a lot about plants which are exotic to me and I have eaten the best fruits ever.
The owners are friendly,very kind with sence of humor, I… read more

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20 Aug 2024

Left by host (Animal farm and fruit garden ...) for Workawayer ()

Joanna has been an amazing volonteer. She got quickly how to help us, she was always pleasant, nice, she spent time with my 4 years old boy. She's a hardworker, discrete and efficient.
She always left the kitchen cleaned.
We enjoyed a lot having her at the farm, anf would receive her again with pleasure !

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11 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Teach English and learn more ...)

I had wonderful time with Joyce and her family.Boys are so kind,easy going and open minded.They accepted me from the very first moment and it was seasy to work with them.Their inerest are very wide,we were playing cards,board games,doing some experiments, spent a lot of time in their playroom and also bake together.I was also going with them to… read more

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8 May 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and experience life in ...)

My stay with Vale was incredible.We have got a great contact from the first sentence said,from the first smile.She is amazing person,very kind,caring,open and friendly. I was invited into her comunity life and that was such a great experience for me. I have learnt a lot about her country,history,livestyle. Vale serves delicious,healthy food and… read more

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6 May 2024

Left by host (Come and experience life in ...) for Workawayer ()

Joana ha sido más que una excelente voluntaria, se ha convertido en una amiga. Siempre dispuesta, proactiva, cocina delicioso, tiene buenas ideas, en fin, todo lo que puedes esperar de alguien para colaborar y compartir un hogar. Tuvimos buenísimas y largas conversaciones y también silencios. Tuvo mucha paciencia con mi inglés precario y logramos… read more

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11 Jan 2024

Left by host (Become a part of a happy ...) for Workawayer ()

Joanna is the most wonderful helper and person you could imagine. She´s an honest, very responsible and wonderful to be around. he took care of our family with with great care. She has very much experience in running household, she is a professional in that sense, as she has been a housewife all her life.
She is very resourceful and took over… read more

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14 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Become a part of a happy ...)

I have stayed with Hjordis and her boys for over a year and a half and I had great thime with them.Hjordis is extremely kind and friendly woman helping me with organizing my trips,giving a lot of tips and recomendation what to do in the city and around.Boys are so nice,easygoing and inteligent.We become friends so fast.I got a great help with my… read more

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20 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at our holiday farm and ...)

So I had the best time of my life with Fede, Carlo and their sons.This family is incredible, so friendly, carying, respectful,hardworking but joyable. I felt there as a part of family I have learned about their habits and tradicions taking part in their live, work and holidays,The atmosfere at work was amasing and...fun, the meal time celebrated… read more

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