Christina

From: Netherlands

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
South Africa
Travel dates
15/02/2020 - 17/04/2020
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hello, I am Christina. I'm 30 years old and I've worked as a researcher in Psychology for 4 years. I really liked to work in a project together with people, and now I am looking for something more practical, instead of office work. My master study was 'Positive psychology and technology', there I learned that not only treating symptoms and diseases is important, but at the same time also the promotion of health and positive factors (positive emotions, personal strength, creating/finding meaning of ones life). I strongly agree with this way of thinking and practiced it by mindfulness and meditation.
I love to travel and to be in contact with locals and to get to know more about different cultures and lifestyles, other kinds of daily living. My aim is to contributie to the environment and to help reforestation. But I'm also interested in a host where we can do Yoga or meditation together. Furhtermore I'm also thinking to try out some hostelwork. I am german but I live in the Netherlands for 10 years now.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Language practice
More details about your skills
Project work, teamwork, experiences to work at a service desk, experiences in guiding tourists, doing scientific psychological research, holding interviews and questionnaires, writing scientific papers
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Age
31
What else ...
I like to do sports (triathlon), but also bord games and cooking
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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07/05/2020

Left by host (Join our reforestation ...) for Workawayer (Christina)

Christina was a wonderful addition to the group here- her enthusiasm was greatly appreciated as well as her willingness to learn and try unfamiliar tasks. She contributed with full energy to each task. It was a pleasure to work side by side with her - she has such a positive attitude and a kind and generous heart. We miss you, Christina!

(Excellent )

15/04/2020

Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host for (Join our reforestation ...)

My stay at this project was a really great and valuable experience. I loved to work outdoors in the garden or helping in the deforestation (before the reforestation) and the making of compost, and to work together in a team, making fire for hot shower water and cooking/baking. The team and the volunteers were warm and loving people with a lot of… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2020

Left by host (Come and help at a farm with ...) for Workawayer (Christina)

Christina's expectations as volunteer were quite removed from what we provide as host.
As an experienced volunteer and host I know "a warm and friendly atmosphere" is created by all participating parties and more importantly maintained so.
Since day one on the farm I was the manager and people like Tiaan, Jannie and my family members took part… read more

(Negative )

10/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host for (Come and help at a farm with ...)

The boerdery is situated in a place with stunning views and a nature paradise. I appreaciated the farmfeeling and the working outdoors. However, for me as a single traveling women I didn't feel at my place there, because I expected more of a family or community life there: something to be part of and to be connected to within a warm and friendly… read more

(Neutral )

10/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host for (Come and help at our ...)

I stayed 2 weeks in this Backpackers. Marius is really nice and he really cares for his volunteers, also when there were difficult guests to deal with (we had quite a few 😬), he always supported us. It was nice to have the experience of working behind the reception and checking in the guests. The working shifts at the reception were really fair (3… read more

(Very good )

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