Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
British Columbia, Canada - from Jul 2025 until Oct 2025 View all
Description
Hello there, we're Emma and Joel from the UK!
I (Joel) was born and raised in South Wales, and Emma is from the South West of England, Devon. I currently work for a charity as a Digital Content Manager and Emma works for the NHS as an Occupational Therapist. From July, we'll be in Canada (mainly BC) for around 3 months taking a break from our jobs.
We're very outdoorsy people: hiking, swimming, camping and paddleboarding as often as possible. We also enjoy staying in and being cosy: reading, writing, crocheting, moulding clay and painting
We are looking for a Workaway to do together and would love the experience of being out in nature, meeting new people, working hard, and supporting people with their homesteads and projects.
Interests
Movies & TV
Charity work
Writing
Music
Hitchhiking
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Fitness
Camping
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Art Projects
House sitting
More details about your skills
I (Emma) previously did a month-long Workaway at a farm and dog boarding business in British Columbia, Canada. Here I took part in all of the daily tasks of running a farm, including taking care of the animals, cleaning, gardening, and cooking. I have experience working with children, where I worked at a specialised school for children with autism and often took part in supporting children get to Forest school. I have experience of working in Healthcare, particurly mental health services and I also currently volunteer as a befriended for older adults in the community. I really enjoy anything arts and craft based, especially crochet, painting, candle making and pottery! I love being outside in nature and want to make the conscious effort to do this more.
I (Joel) once spent 3 months pet and housesitting across the UK and still do it on occasion. I'm very used to taking care of pets of all kinds and people's homes. I grew up in a family of tradesman, so throughout my teens into my mid 20s, I worked occasionally as a labourer across building, carpentry, roofing and bricklaying. I'm not especially skilled, but comfortable working with power tools, at height and understand what it means to work hard in this environment. I enjoy reading, poetry, writing, and outdoor activities such as hiking and paddle boarding.
Age
28 & 26
What else ...
Emma and I are going to be in Canada from Early July to the end of September.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian
