Carolyn

United Kingdom
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Travelling
Description
Hi there,
My name is Carolyn and I am a teacher and also an artist. I have travelled to many countries and experienced some great adventures.
I lived and worked in China for several years which was crazy and exhilarating at the same time. I Travelled around India on the train to name a few but I want to give a bit back now and also experience new things that the hosts offers that I couldn't learn with the travelling alone.
What makes me tick?
I would say kindness. Kindness to each other, animals and the planet. I am spiritual and find peace wherever I am even its a noisy city or the sound of the waves.
I have a lust for life and I still get excited with every new day.
I offer a variety of of skills from teaching, creativity and household skills and I adore all animals. I have decorated my own home many times over the years and put together flat packed furniture.
I can cook quite well
I have a son, Callum who is 23 and works away dredging and a grandaughter who lives with her mum in Leeds, I'm teaching her to say hello in different languages.
I currently teach English to Chinese students part time online but with the time difference, it would not effect my commitment to workaways.
Interests
Plant care
Sustainability
Writing
Van life
Yoga / Wellness
Self development
Photography
Pets
Nature
History
Farming
Drawing & painting
Culture
Charity work
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Charity Work
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am a teacher and specialise in art and ESL, I am also a great driver and I am okay around the house and can cook a great beef stew.
I have experience with smaller animals but I want to learn more about larger animals.
Age
52
What else ...
If i have to choose a board game, it would be Monopoly. My interests are so wide that its hard to pinpoint a particular one.
I love music and the outdoors. I have a passion for art and books and travel.
I have travelled to some obscure places where I have met so many interesting people and learned so much from other beautiful cultures.
Apart from cruelty to animals, there isn't anything I wouldn't try. I did a bungee jump over the Corinthian Canal last year which was fun.
I am a qualified teacher and have a passion for all to have the same opportunities through education.
I alsohave had experience working within the hospitality business so I am a bit of an all rounder.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  I eat anything.
- Special dietary requirements
  No, I love all foods.

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17 Aug 2022

Left by host (Dog loving volunteers and ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)

I was sure I left you a review already Carolyn, but I don't see it back. .. sorry for that! Carolyn deserves a good review. She was a real joy to have around and she clearly loves animals. Carolyn is very willing to do whatever is needed to help! She is a very positive energy to have around and very nice in the group! I would love to see you back… read more

(Excellent )

3 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Dog loving volunteers and ...)

I spent 4 weeks working in the dog shelter and I loved every moment of it, all the dogs have their own personalities and it may sound cliche but it felt like a little family.
Alongside working with the dogs we all watched sunets together and went out together for food.
The hostel we stayed in was really lovely and only 1 sol bus ride… read more

(Excellent )

12 Nov 2021

Left by host (Native English or German ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)

Carolyn stayed nearly one month with us. During her stay, she helped us to pick Mattéo back from school to home the time from time and did some English reading with him. She also played with our little son and we laughed a lot. One weekend, we joined Carolyn to visit the Père Lachaise cemetery and had a lot of fun!
I feel that Carolyn is a very… read more

(Excellent )

24 Sep 2021

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Native English or German ...)

I have spent an incredible month with Fei and her family.
Where do I start?
The family are warm, caring and welcoming and made me feel like I was part of the family.
The children, clara, mateus and Augustine are an absolute pleasute to be around and are all talented with language and musical instruments. I spent most of my evenings with them and… read more

(Excellent )

11 Aug 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)

Carolyn has been with us for just over 5 weeks, she is a very willing worker and excellent with the animals (like mother hubbard)
Found our farm a little bit isolated, she is very much part of the 21st century.
We wish her well in all her future endeavours

(Very good )

11 Aug 2020

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Help us with animals and ...)

I've stayed for 5 weeks and it's the first workaway I have done and also the first time on a farm working with animals.
I will have to say, I absolutely loved working with the animals, the goats and sheep all have names and the welfare of the animals is very important to Mo & Ivan. The work was mainly feeding the animals twice a day with lots of… read more

(Very good )

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