Emily

From: Australia

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Australia
Travel dates
01/01/2021 - 01/01/2022
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My status
Travelling
Description
Currently I am on the lookout for the occasional getaway from Sydney.

Starting next year I am planning to look for longer term workaways - hopefully in NZ. We will see how things go with Covid-19.

I first did workaway back in 2011 and the memories and experiences have had a lasting impact for me. I'm now back for more adventures!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
Gardening
Office administration
English teaching
Animal care
Building
Housework
Customer service
Working with children
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Age
27
Nationality
Australian
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
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- Special dietary requirements
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Feedback

08/11/2012

Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host for (Help a family with a ...)

I spent three and a half months on the farm, over a period of five months - from the end of spring through to the beginning of autumn. It’s obvious from all the feedback on here what a special place this is. The structured daily life, where we could expect consistency when it came to work, meal times, chores and down time provided a kind of… read more simplicity that I really appreciated. In the same sense, I discovered quickly how (in my opinion) essential it is to escape the clutter of modern life and its unnecessary luxuries, and yes that does include flushing toilets ! There is also nothing more satisfying than growing your own food ; I was lucky enough to be involved in every lifestage of les tomates – from working with a horse to plow the land, to planting the seedlings, to the (neverending stage) of watering, weeding and tending, to the all-important and delicious harvest, all the way till the end of the season. Another job I was particularly fond of was milking the two mumma goats, in fact any interaction with goats was generally pretty awesome in my books. The animals are the heart of the farm, from Yagui to Pony to Ubac to Tartine (and all the rest), if you’re anything like me you will fall in love with each and every one of them.

Although with all that said, the most important part of this experience for me was the people that I met. Working at the fête de Chenaud (the end of July each year) introduced me to an assortment of kooky characters from around the village. There is also plenty of opportunity to meet the neighbours, and a special shout out to Marcel – who was a very pivotal part of the ‘community aspect’ of the farm during my stay. Geneviève and Erick have created a fun and welcoming environment and you will quickly realise how funny and interesting they both are to talk with. And without a doubt, the time spent with other workawayers was what made my time on the farm so special. I will always remember spending entire afternoons lazing by the river, all those nights staying up talking and playing games, midnight skinny dips, hitchhiking to a close by music festival and all the other endless memories we shared together.

I left the farm with a pretty decent grasp of French, slightly bigger muscles, a tan that would make any Geordie jealous, several really special lifelong friendships and a whole new perspective on life. I spent some of the best months of my life here.

(Excellent )

24/09/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)

Thank you very much to both of you, and Miles you for helping us, even if I was wrong and I waited another couple. I hope you have made a bit of French and our way of life ...

(Excellent )

22/09/2012

Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host for (Welcome in France ! In the ...)

I spent two weeks at St Michel towards the end of August, the weather was ideal (albeit slightly windy at the top of a big hill!) and as it was still tourist season there was plenty going on to keep our days interesting. Work ranged from picking beans at a nearby farm to ironing to helping out with a party with over 100 guests. Brigitte is… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2012

Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host for (Come and Help with ...)

I had a fantastic time working in the preschool. During my short stay, school was in between sessions, so I had the joy of working with the daycare class. The children were an absolute joy, enthusiastic and motivated to learn and always so polite. I also enjoyed working alongside the staff, who were all such dedicated teachers full of new and… read more

(Excellent )

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