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Hello, my name is Evelyn, I am in my early sixties but young at heart ;-). Originally from Germany, I now live on La Palma, Canaries. My three children have flown the nest and live in Germany and Portugal.
After a fulfilled work life in nursing, teaching, and management, I took early retirement in order to dedicate my time and energy to activities that are of special concern for me.
I have always had a passion for broadening my horizon by exploring new territory and getting to know new cultures. For example I was an au-pair in Florida, worked as a volunteer in Kenia and Nepal for a month, as well as in Tanzania for three months in a hospital, orphanage and as a teacher for English and nursing. I have also done three house & pet sittings and over 50 home exchanges worldwide. In my former job as an auditor in health care I was also travelling the world. So I have gained a fair understanding for different cultures, traditions and religions.
Now I am eager to come to know new countries, meet nice people, learn new things and share my knowledge.
I try to live an eco conscious life close to nature and animals, love to cook good, healthy food, also vegetarian and vegan. My hobbies are eco gardening, sports (yoga, hiking, up-hill skiing, sailing) music, reading, crafts work... I am an open minded person, always good for laugh and interested to get a challenge to explore new walks of life but also live my passion with children, animals and nature. Looking forward to hearing from you!Interests
DIY & craftsNatureFarmingMusicOutdoor activitiesMountainPlant careSustainabilitySailing / BoatingVegetarian or veganWinter sportsWater sportsYoga / WellnessHikingGardeningBooksBeachAnimalsCooking & foodLanguages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerSkills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a FarmstayHospitality/TourismCharity WorkSome knowledge of:
DIY and building projectsEco ProjectsAble to teach about:
GardeningBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelping around the houseAnimal CareLanguagesTeachingMore details about your skills
My professions I have worked in and now have retired from:
Paediatric and Theatre/Surgery Nurse
First Aid Instructor
English teacher
MBA in Human Resources and Organisation
Auditor for Quality Management and Risk Management in Healthcare
Managing and organising in general, caring for children and animals, teaching languages, garden work and cooking, as well as cleaning, DIY and maintenance.
Apart from that I am reliable, versatile, organised, flexible, caring, and empathetic.Age
62
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No sólo ha sido una magnifica voluntaria, dispuesta y efectiva, sino que el ambiente creado en la familia ha sido fantástico.
De verdad que ha sido un placer tenerte en casa.
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No sólo ha sido una magnifica voluntaria, dispuesta y efectiva, sino que el ambiente creado en la familia ha sido fantástico.
De verdad que ha sido un placer tenerte en casa.