Diane

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Description

Hi !
My name is Diane. I'm a 28 years old outdoorsy girl from France. Discovering New Zealand has been my dream for the past fiew years, so I'm really happy to finallly be able to make it come true ! I'm here on a Working Holiday Visa.
As I'm pretty curious (in a good way), I'd love to live with different Kiwi families and learn a lot about different lifestyles and the environment. I'm a botanist back home and not only am I interested in plants but also in wildlife (I like going bird watching). I enjoy being outside, gardening, hiking, helping with handiwork and animals. When these activities are not possible, I like to just read, watch a movie or drink tea and chat with the people around me. In my daily life, I'm calm and smiley.
Being really far away from my family and friends will not be easy but I can't wait to meet extraordinary people here and live tons of great adventures !

Interests

Culture

Movies & TV

Pets

Sustainability

Van life

Farming

Architecture

Music

Plant care

Gardening

Languages

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Winter sports

Mountain

Dancing

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
German: Beginner

More details about my language interests
If someone is interested in learning/speaking in French, it would be my pleasure to spend some time on it ! I've never been in a 'teacher's position' but it would be a great experience. Also, trying to teach the basics of German could be really fun too ! During a travel in Canada in 2019, my south american roomates (from Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico) started to teach me spanish. I forgot a lot but I would definitively be interested in catching up with this language.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Charity Work

Teaching

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

House sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

I've had the chance to do some Woofing in a farm in Germany a few years ago, where I helped gardening, building up fences, milking goat, weeding and picking up the eggs from the chicken coop.
During my studies (agronomy), I did an intership in an organic sheep rearing (meat) in France. My main tasks were to feed the sheep, move them between pastures (with the help of a really clever dog, luckily), keep the barn clean and give a hand with the sheep which needed special care (babys, injured sheep, ...).
Even before (right after highschool), since I was passionate about horses, I completed an 1-year apprenticeship in a riding center.
Thanks to my 'do-it yourselfer' parents (especially my father), I've learned how to handle basic handiwork like painting, using a saw, screwdriver, hammer, etc. I'm not qualified to do a lot by myself but could sure be of help for little projects !
Sadly I don't live up to the french reputation : I'm not a great cook. I don't mind to help preparing meals but for the wellness of people around, I usually avoid to lead it (unless it's crêpes !).
Of course, I'm open to learn and try to do myriads of new things !!!

Age

28

What else ...

Since I plan on travelling across New Zealand, I'm interested in staying for 3 to 4 weeks in the same place each time. I also wish to buy a car on my arrival to be independant for my trips.
I'm used to adapt to people's way of life and know how to be respectfull of different beliefs. I'm eager to learn a lot and to be useful to the people who will welcome me. Can't wait meeting you !

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  Special dietary requirements
  No special dietary