Edith

Australia
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Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

Teaching English, Spanish, French
Mentoring (beginning) teachers
Helping with writing documents, reports, etc.
Looking after, play and explore with children
Renovations/building
Farm work
Hostel work
Description

After working for 105 days as a volunteer English teacher on Peace Boat, I want to continue traveling around the world doing volunteer work.
Except for being a qualified English teacher who mostly taught to adult refugees and migrants in Australia, I used to buy, renovate and sell houses as well as create (organic) vegetable gardens.
In my 20's, I learned French in France and Spanish in Spain. I studied at university in the Netherlands, since my father is Dutch, and speak therefore Dutch and German.
When my son and daughter were young , I first managed a backpacker's hostel in Darwin and later had a family daycare at home to be able to work around or with my children. In the daycare facility, I looked after babies and toddlers between 8 months and 4 years old.
I enjoy physical work and have picked fruit and done farm work in different parts of the world. I also love skiing and sailing and have been an instructor for both.
However, what I like most is exploring different cultures in a way that is helpful and has depth. I am open to all experiences and appreciate good conversations, learning about different life styles and being part of projects.
Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Water sports

Writing

Winter sports

Van life

Politics / Social justice

Sailing / Boating

Self development

Sustainability

Pets

Performing arts

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Languages

LGBTQ

Hitchhiking

Farming

Gardening

Hiking

Events & social

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Carpentry

Books

Art & design

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I have taught English and Spanish as a second language and have enough knowledge to teach French. I'm always interested in learning other languages.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Being an elderly companion

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Able to teach about:

Babysitting and creative play

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Teaching
More details about your skills

Teaching/conversation in English, Spanish, French
Mentoring (beginning) teachers
Helping with writing documents, reports, essays, etc.
Looking after children: play and explore with them
Building/renovations: painting, simple carpentry, simple brick work, tiling.
Preparing soil for crops, sowing, harvesting, weeding
Looking after animals like dogs, cats, chickens, goats, horses
Working in a hostel in reception or as a manager
Cooking, cleaning, organising
Age

58
What else ...

I consider myself a lifelong learner and am always ready for anything new you can teach me. On the other hand, I might be helpful with knowledge and skills that you can use. I love long lunches/dinners with good conversations and exotic/exciting foods and am happy to help in the kitchen to prepare them.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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9 Nov 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Hospitality experience in the ...)

Mainly reception work in a very friendly hotel/hostel with an amazing garden, which was a great way to learn about the culture and everyday life in Costa Rica (many thanks, Mari, Maria and Kora). Turrialba is an interesting little town, quite centrally located but since public transport is very slow and irregular, patience is needed to go … read more

(Excellent )

24 Jul 2025

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Respetuosa, Dedicada y amable.
Gracias por compartir tus experiencias con nosotrxs, fue muy grato conocer un poco de Australia y Holanda a través de tu ser, eres incansable, nuestro jardín agradece tu paso por nuestras vidas.
Saludos de Hara y Mambo

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15 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us embrace a ...)

A great way to get submerged in and learn about Colombian culture as well as being part of this wonderful family. Everyone was extremely generous with their time to explain and answer all questions I had. Gloria cooked delightful meals every day and Juan drove me around the region and even let me experience a coffee making and tasting course - I … read more

(Excellent )

6 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy an enriching experience ...)

Overall a great atmosphere with the hosts Sivan and Joachim, other workawayers and also friends who popped in. Think of very tasty lunches and dinners under the grapevines, walking and playing with dogs, hikes to the mountains (that are not far) or taking the metro to the city, all this while having interesting conversations about just about … read more

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9 Nov 2025

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24 Jul 2025

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15 Jun 2025

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6 May 2025

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14 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our family in our ...)

Helping out to get the house ready for guests was such a positive experience all around. Megan, John and River, the ecovillage and what they are trying to do there are all very inspiring. From finding salad for lunch in the garden to walking around in the beautiful nature around the village, it is all enjoyable. You couldn't have a more welcoming … read more

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5 Apr 2025

Left by host (A boat on the river opposite ...) for Workawayer

It was a pleasure to have Edith stay on the boat. She did more work than I expected as she was quite keen to get things done. She’s up for a challenge and very friendly. I recommend her highly as a workawayer

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3 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (A boat on the river opposite ...)

Although this workaway could be challenging for some, since the rowing boat that needs to be used to get to the actual boat is quite heavy, this is a great experience for those who love being on the water, want to live on a boat and work with boats.
The host Elliott was extremely helpful and ready to jump in and assist whenever necessary and that … read more

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15 May 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us run a small guest ...)

What an amazing workaway this was! The host, Miss Hera, introduced me to and made me part of the community from day 1. She is very committed to and also an important part of her neighbourhood and works tirelessly to make the lives of people around her better and more interesting. I was able to teach at Kindergarten and (free) English classes for … read more

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10 May 2024

Left by host (Help us run a small guest ...) for Workawayer

Ms Edith really help me to teach, in my english class. She help me to teach in english class for kids, english class for elementary school and english class for mom.
She also give us a book for our guide in english for mom's community.

Beside that, during our guest house renovation, she help me to give an idea in renovation and accompany me to … read more

(Excellent)

1 May 2024

Left by host (Join a family with daily ...) for Workawayer

I love Edith, and my girls love you,too. Although she is older than me, she is very energetic and very patient with my children. I love that she shares many life experiences and ways of caring for children with me. She was very happy to assist me and really helped me a lot! Thank you for everything!

(Excellent)

8 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Join a family with daily ...)

I had a wonderful 4 weeks with Yuru and the girls. The children are often very entertaining and Yuru made sure that we went to places that otherwise I never would have visited.
Luodong is a lively town with markets during the day and night and it is easy to travel to other places as well.
If you can cook and love small children, I definitely … read more

(Excellent)

17 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Creating music and media with ...)

Thank you for sharing your beautiful place and family with me. I felt welcome and included at all times and because everyone was very happy to answer questions, I was able to gain much more insight into the Philippine history and culture. The 3 meals a day were delicious. If you want to stay in a quiet retreat for a while then this workaway is a … read more

(Excellent)

7 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (NGO invites you for a ...)

Being a teacher here is a wonderful experience. You get to work with a fantastic, experienced team, teach friendly and motivated Japanese people, live on a luxurious cruise ship with great food and go around the world exploring different places and cultures.
The whole trip, atmosphere on board and relationships that were forged in such a short … read more

(Excellent)

7 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Preserve local culture ...)

Thanks Mila and the crew for a wonderful stay in Keelung. Since workawayers with their different knowledge and talents come and go, the atmosphere is very dynamic and interesting. Never a dull moment between exploring, going to the night market (fantastic) and helping out. I always felt that I could be useful and assist making the place and … read more

(Excellent)