Jeanne

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2026: Hello there, I am a young, fit and healthy 65 year old woman. My own home is in Devon in south west England by the sea, a truly lovely place. After working in marine conservation I am keen to experience the sea in different countries - snorkelling, exploring, hiking. My plan is to travel to Australia (Brisbane) in mid March, spend some time in NSW and Queensland, then continue on to New Zealand. I am looking for exchange opportunities in (1) NSW/Queensland, preferably near the coast, in April 2026, and (2) New Zealand north island in April-May 2026.

ABOUT ME: I have two grown up children and 3 grandchildren whose company I love. I am an easy going person, interested in the world and other cultures, keen on music (play a bit of ukulele), gardening, wildlife, the arts etc. and enjoy good company. I've been lucky to have interesting jobs, with Save the Children, UN and others, and have often worked overseas, mainly in the Middle East. I speak good French and Arabic. I'm a decent cook, a keen gardener, and I love animals. I love to learn about new places and cultures. I'm happy to help with house chores, children, animals, gardening, DIY or other practical tasks as needed.

Interests

Charity work

Languages

Farming

Nature

Sailing / Boating

Music

Hiking

Gardening

Culture

Beach

Animals

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Arabic: Intermediate
French: Intermediate

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Languages

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

DIY and building projects

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Able to teach about:  

Charity Work

Teaching

More details about your skills

Plenty of office work experience including using technology
Gardening skills
Cooking
Child care
Animal care (grew up on a farm)

Age

65

What else ...

I love playing board games, Scrabble, Ludo etc.
I play the ukulele a bit and would be happy to play again as I'm out of practice.
I love anything to do with the sea.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  I don't eat red meat