Profile information

Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Australia - from Mar 2026 until Mar 2026 View all
Description
Hello! I’m Barbara, a 48-year-old German.
For me, Workaway is the perfect way to get to know new countries and people. I enjoy working—especially outdoors—and I am self-motivated and not afraid to work independently. I love interacting with people, but I also value privacy and solitude at times.
I grew up on an organic dairy farm with lots of cows, chickens, dogs, and cats, and I care deeply about animals. I’m comfortable handling agricultural machinery such as tractors, ATVs, and, of course, trimmers and other tools.
At the moment, I work as an electrical technician in climate science, so I can also help with small installations and technical tasks. I’m always enthusiastic about learning new things and especially enjoy physical work outdoors.
Interests
BooksWater sportsVan lifeSustainabilityPolitics / Social justicePlant carePetsOutdoor activitiesNatureMusicMountainLanguagesLGBTQHikingGardeningFarmingDIY & craftsCyclingCampingAnimalsBeach
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Russian: BeginnerMore 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.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care

More details about your skills
skilled electronic worker - able to replace switches, sockets, lamps, cables etc.
farmwork - able to use agriculture machines and take care of animals
Age
49

Some more information

Smoker

Driver's licence

Allergies
no
Special dietary requirements
no
Feedback
Lovely company, easy going, clean and tidy. She was very flexible and always willing to help. We did some weeding and repaired some stone waterways.Her English is excellent and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Hope… read more
Because Barbara is so nice to be with.
All week was a delight.
Always in a good mood, and technically also very handy.
A very relaxed week.
Thank you for coming to stay with us.
Raymond and Olga
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Feedback
Lovely company, easy going, clean and tidy. She was very flexible and always willing to help. We did some weeding and repaired some stone waterways.Her English is excellent and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Hope… read more
Because Barbara is so nice to be with.
All week was a delight.
Always in a good mood, and technically also very handy.
A very relaxed week.
Thank you for coming to stay with us.
Raymond and Olga



