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Travel information
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Description
Kia ora! We’re Ben and Elle from a little beach town in Christchurch, New Zealand.
We love travelling through Workaway because it gives us the chance to meet new people, experience different cultures, learn new skills, contribute wherever we can and get stuck into new experiences.
Between the two of us we have a great mix of skills and We love working together/ with other people on all kinds of projects.
Over the years, we’ve shared many adventures together, including van life exploring our beautiful home country of New Zealand and a long-term trip throughout Asia. Now we are setting off on our next adventure, travelling throughout Europe and we cannot wait!
We’re friendly, reliable, hardworking, and always keen to try something new. We’d love the opportunity to share our skills, bring some positive energy, and create great memories together.
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
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Light gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
House & pet sitting
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Creative DIY projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Light maintenance
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More details about your skills
About Ben: Fabrication/ welding/ maintenance/ landscaping/ renovations/ house hold chores.
I’m a hardworking fabricator and welder with seven 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 8 years as a nanny.
I have also spent a good amount of time 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
26 & 24
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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 organic food, animals, sauna, 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. also a creative, enjoys photography, painting, knitting, cooking! -
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