Elisa

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I’m French, and I’d love to meet new people, discover new places and try out new activities in Ireland :D

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Ireland - from Sep 2026
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Ever since September 2025, I’ve been absolutely determined to spend several months in Ireland! I must admit I don’t really know why – the idea just popped into my head out of the blue, a sudden urge – and as I’m the sort of person who listens to my instincts, well, that’s exactly what I’m doing, and I’m doing everything I can to make sure I’m true to myself! 😀

I’d love to discover Irish culture, its landscapes and its customs :)

I’ve just finished my degree and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, which I’m really proud of – it’s a subject I’m passionate about! 😀 I obviously want to carry on studying and do at least a Master’s, but I needed a break because studying takes a huge toll on your energy, and as my mental health is my priority, I thought it was the right time for me to do a bit of travelling 😀

Also, it just so happens that I’ve always found it difficult to express myself in English, so as well as being a rewarding experience in terms of meeting people, this opportunity will help me improve my English skills! 😀

As for my personality, I’m a caring person who listens to others and communicates a lot. When I feel at ease, I can be quite funny :D I’m bursting with energy and love to keep active – I particularly enjoy running 😀 I love going on hikes too ; I’m quite the adventurer :D
I’m a very cheerful, optimistic person, always smiling and full of kindness. I place great importance on social relationships; in fact, I’m very sociable and extroverted – I’d even go so far as to say 😀 – though I also enjoy my little moments of solitude from time to time 😊

I love going for walks and taking in my surroundings; I can spend ages marvelling at a landscape, a work of art, paintings, sculptures, stained-glass windows… 😊 And I’m always delighted to learn new things, to discover how other people think, and to find out about their passions 😊

I spend a lot of my time listening to podcasts on topics such as psychology, philosophy, and stories of people who have faced difficult lives, and so on. I find this really interesting, but it’s also closely linked to my career goal, which is to carry out large-scale mental health prevention work😊

Oh, and I love techno nights – I’ve been to a few techno festivals :D
Interests

Animals

Pets

Charity work

Fashion or beauty

LGBTQ

Culture

Movies & TV

Farming

Self development

Sustainability

Events & social

Politics / Social justice

Vegetarian or vegan

Books

Music

Cooking & food

Mountain

Nature

Camping

Hiking
Languages

Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I’m French, so if I can teach my language to others, I’d be delighted to ! :) Otherwise, it’s true, my English isn’t very good and I’d really like to improve it ^^'

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Charity Work

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Teaching

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Some knowledge of:

Languages

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

House & pet sitting
More details about your skills

I had the opportunity to spend a week with a host who had a vegetable garden, a greenhouse, and several animals (dogs, cats, and chickens), which allowed me to pick up some gardening skills and look after the animals. :)

Right now, I do quite a bit of cleaning for vacation rentals. :)

If you ever need anything mended, I know how to sew by hand (I haven’t used a sewing machine yet). :)

I enjoy cooking (especially vegetarian dishes). :)

Also,

While I was working on my bachelor’s degree in psychology, I mentored a 10-year-old girl who was struggling at school; this was a volunteer role with the charity Afev. I helped her with homework, studying, and building her self-confidence, and I offered her encouragement. I also took her on outings; we went to the park and the ice rink—it was her first time skating. I also took her to an oceanography museum. We did small craft activities together, too, like origami, drawing, and so on. I later learned that she had made huge progress at school, which made me very happy.

For two years (during my university studies), I cared for an elderly person with Alzheimer’s. I visited three times a week for an hour to prepare dinner, spend time with them, and look after their cat. This experience helped me develop patience and the ability to listen well, as well as to be attentive and caring toward others. It was a part-time job.

On top of that, I worked every summer; I worked at a small Korean fast-food place, where I was in the kitchen preparing meals and taking payments from customers. I also did all kinds of odd jobs, from cleaning to working as a general assistant in clothing stores... 😊
Age

24
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  I limit my meat consumption

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5 Nov 2026

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Elisa was an excellent worker. Despite initially struggling with English, she made a consistent effort to improve every day. She is a quick learner who respected and followed all the house rules without exception. Elisa is a mature, responsible person who is always willing to help and eager to learn.
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5 Nov 2026

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I stayed with Ori & Oliver for a little over a month. I lived in a very cozy, adorable caravan; it didn’t have running water, a toilet, a shower, or a kitchen, so I had to go over to their place for those things. (Though there is now another caravan that includes water, a toilet, and a kitchen.) The work mainly involved cleaning the vacation … read more rentals, changing linens, and tidying up. When I arrived, there were three "A-firms" [A-frame cabins], then four, and now there’s a fifth. I even got to paint the deck of the fourth A-frame—it was a satisfying task! :) You need to be self-sufficient, as you often work alone. Ori is there to help and is nice ; since my English isn’t great, she would sometimes teach me new words or correct me—though, at times, I could sense her patience wearing a bit thin. At one point, I added compost to some flower pots—Ori was there with me! :) I also spent time weeding out nettles in the vegetable garden, where they grow cucumbers and pumpkins. :)
The sauna is free for us to use, though I personally never tried it out ^^'
We go grocery shopping once a week, and you can pick whatever you’d like; everyone cooks for themselves and eats alone.
We generally work on weekends, but it’s perfectly possible to make arrangements if you’d like some time off—I asked for a Sunday off on two occasions so I could go out on Saturday night! :)
They are very fair; we work about 20 hours a week, typically from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There was only one occasion when Ori asked me to do a bit of extra work due to an unforeseen situation, and she paid me for it.
There’s a dog named Nero—who is just adorable—another incredible dog, and a few lovely cats living here too :)
We are about an hour and a half from Dublin by bus. There are two bus routes nearby, though there’s no signage to indicate exactly where the bus stop is—Ori will help you with that :) It’s a good idea to get a "Leap Card" (a bus/transport card) for traveling around Ireland; it’s much more cost-effective.
Oliver treated me to a guided tour of Newgrange, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which I really enjoyed :)
I also took part in the Púca Festival parade with Ori—it was a great experience :)
We’re out in the countryside, and there isn’t much interaction with the hosts—they both tend to keep to themselves—which is perfect if you’re working remotely, writing a book, or anything similar.
I felt comfortable here :)

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