Carolien

Netherlands
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I am currently

At home

Activities i am interested in:

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My next destination:
South Africa - from Oct 2026 until Dec 2027
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Description

From the Netherlands, but in Cape Town [2024-2026] to do my Masters. Currently living in Muizenberg and studying at the University of Cape Town (MEd Psychology of Education).
Interests

Camping

Beach

Cooking & food

Music

Plant care

Writing

Water sports

Sustainability

Vegetarian or vegan

Languages

Adventure sports

Culture

Cycling

Books
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Xhosa: Beginner
Zulu: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm certified to teach Dutch, Dutch as a second language and English as a second language. I would love to improve my Xhosa/ Zulu skills.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Some knowledge of:

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Languages

Teaching
More details about your skills

Courses:

- Leiden University // Teaching Certificate: Dutch Language (2022)

- TEFL 180h Course // Internationally recognized qualification for teaching English as a foreign language (2020)

- Courses acquired while working as a Disability Support Worker// administering medication, administering probe feeding, use of ceiling and floor lifts (2018)

- Social Responsibility Diploma // course that is required for the responsible employees of a restaurant, hotel or bar (2012).
Age

36
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  I'm lactose intolerant.
- Special dietary requirements
  I prefer to eat plant-based, but i'm okay with vegetarian options, and occasionally fish.

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3 Jul 2025

Left by host (Join an awesome team of ...) for Workawayer ()

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Carolien at our surf hostel in Jeffreys Bay, and we can't recommend her highly enough!
From day one, Carolien brought a positive attitude, great energy, and a strong work ethic. She adapted quickly to our daily routines and was always eager to help, whether it was checking in guests, assisting with … read more

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28 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join an awesome team of ...)

So grateful I got to spend June and July here! Winter is a great time to be in Jeffreys Bay. I got to see a lot of insanely good surfers in action, for example in the JBay Classic, and surfed a lot myself as well. The hostel is amazing and I got to meet a lot of great people. Got lucky with the other volunteers who were so friendly and chilled. … read more

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15 Jun 2025

Left by host (Surf instructors welcome in ...) for Workawayer ()

We loved having Carolien. She was an asset to our surf camp and very quickly became part of the family. She was a great help and we would happily have her come back to us at anytime.

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29 Jan 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Surf instructors welcome in ...)

Loved my stay at the surf camp! It felt like I was a part of the family and enjoyed many surfs, delicious home-cooked dinners, outings, beach days, movie nights with the girls and cuddles with the doggies. Unfortunately had to cut my stay short a bit, but definitely coming back for a visit in the future.

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12 Apr 2020

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

DTI was my home for a month, and i loved every second of it. Met great people, the work was easy and the management was superfriendly. Wish i'd stayed longer, and hope to come back some day :)

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10 Apr 2020

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Excellent helper, trustfull and very positive! Have a safe way back home! Come back anytime!

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3 Jul 2025

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28 Jul 2024

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15 Jun 2025

Left by host (Surf instructors welcome in ...) for Workawayer

We loved having Carolien. She was an asset to our surf camp and very quickly became part of the family. She was a great help and we would happily have her come back to us at anytime.

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29 Jan 2025

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12 Apr 2020

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

DTI was my home for a month, and i loved every second of it. Met great people, the work was easy and the management was superfriendly. Wish i'd stayed longer, and hope to come back some day :)

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10 Apr 2020

Left by host for Workawayer

Excellent helper, trustfull and very positive! Have a safe way back home! Come back anytime!

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24 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with a vegetable farm on ...)

It was so much fun to stay at Seiji's farm. He's a great host, superfriendly, funny and creative; he made an adjustment to my bike to hold a surfboard.. from scratch! The work was fun, it's so cool to see green beans and komatsuna's grow like crazy, and the best part is when you get to eat all the fresh veggies. I really miss the house (that's … read more

(Excellent)