Ben & Elle

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Description

Kia ora! We’re Ben and Elle from a little beach town in Christchurch, New Zealand. Over summer we travelled around the country in our van and had such an awesome time we decided to keep the adventure going... this time a bit further from home!

We’re keen to travel through Workaway, meet new people, learn as we go, and share some of our skills along the way. Between the two of us we’ve got a good mix of experience, and we really enjoy working together on all sorts of projects.

We’re super excited for what’s ahead and would love the chance to be part of your place. Hope to cross paths soon!

Interests

Carpentry

Culture

Drawing & painting

Dancing

Pets

Van life

Yoga / Wellness

Sustainability

Self development

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Hiking

Fitness

Gardening

Events & social

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Camping

Beach

Art & design

Adventure sports

Animals

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Gardening

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

House sitting

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

More details about your skills

About Ben: Fabrication/ welding/ maintenance/ landscaping/ renovations/ house hold chores.

I’m a hardworking fabricator and welder with six years of experience in the industry. Over the years, I’ve developed a solid skill set in metalwork, maintenance, and construction. I’m comfortable using all kinds of hand and power tools, so I can take on a variety of tasks, from repairs to renovations.

I’ve also spent a lot of time working on my own home renovations and landscaping projects, so I’ve picked up plenty of skills along the way. I enjoy hands on work, problem solving, and taking on new challenges.

Elle's Skils: massage therapy/ childcare/ gardening/ landscaping/ cooking/ household chores/ creative projects.

I’m a qualified Kahuna level 1/2 and holistic massage therapist starting up my own business, I have spent years working with children, including three years in preschools and nearly 7 years as a nanny.
I also spent last year working as a tree planter helping restore native trees in New Zealand.
I love working with/ helping people and creating a warm, welcoming environment.

I have previous Workaway/ other volunteer experience (travelling) and loved it! I’ve traveled all across Europe through Workaway, taking on roles such as:
- Au pairing/ childcare
- Hostel work and hospitality
- Farm work and agricultural tasks
- Mosaic and artistic projects
Workaway experiences have been the most fulfilling part of my travels.

What we bring as a team:
We’re both super keen to learn, adaptable, and always up for new experiences. We take pride in being respectful, empathetic, kind, tidy, reliable, and hardworking and we love meeting new people along the way.

Age

25 & 23

What else ...

We are a adventurous couple who grew up by the beach and mountains, which naturally led us to bond over exploring the outdoors. Mostly in our van.

We are passionate about food, Cooking healthy non processed foods, animals, sauna and cold water immersion, gardening, being near the water, board games and open to anything really!

We both love staying active:
Ben enjoys running, hiking, skateboarding, and playing tennis.
Elle loves to surf, practice yoga, and hike. she's also a creative, enjoys photography, painting, knitting, cooking!

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