Famke

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hi, my name is Famke, 46 years old, from Amsterdam and ready to go. I am a positive person who tends to wake up happy.
When it comes to work, I'm very flexible. It's usually the people I work with that make my day.
As much as I like the city, more and more I love to spend time out in natural surroundings.
Already quite a few time before did I venture out with Workaway, once at an amazing place in the north of Argentina Patagonia next on a lovely natural farm on the beautiful island of Evia (Greece) then came forest work in Brussels and more recently I have worked at a green oasis in my own country a couple of times.
On all occasions the work entailed outdoor work, which I truly love.
On the farm in Greece we had chickens, goats, sheep, two pigs, three dogs and two cats. It was part of our work to make sure they got fed and watered. I grew fond of all of the animals. them. They are so funny. Chickens for example will pick at anything that is presented to them. They can be very relaxed or very cranky and its sweet the way they all perch on a stick at dawn. I also learned that chickens snore!
Another thing I loved at the farm was the food that we were eating. It was what we had just picked from the land. So it was all fresh, tasty and exciting.

To me Workaway is a very rewarding and inspiring way to travel. I look forward to my next Workaway address!

Interests

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

More details about your skills

- Fluent in Dutch and English. Can manage pretty well in Spanish and German. And I can get around in French.
- I have a diploma as a Coach for Children, I attained this by following a one year course. Coaching children means helping them find their own ways to deal with situations and emotions. These situations can be bullying, divorce, arguing etc.
I help the kids through listening and creative activities and games.
- I love kids and get along well with them.
- I have an English teacher degree.
- I dare say I'm pretty skillful at working with tools and enjoy doing so.
- I know the drill when it comes to painting. Meaning I know about cleaning, sanding, taping, base-layers etc. woodwork etc.
- Know the basics of working with a sowing machine
- Know basic knitting
- Enjoy cooking
- I am good with Office software
- I have lots of experience with working in bars and restaurants. So I can easily serve from a tray and I have developed an eye for cleanliness in a restaurant/ bar. I am very service minded.
- I am a basic horse rider
- I have a driving license
- I have experience with being on the water. Love it. Have never been seasick.
- I enjoy sports; amongst others squash, tennis, cycling, hiking.
- Love dancing

Age

48

What else ...

I love music. Many different types of music. E.g. JJ Cale, Nina Simone, Nick Drake, Nielson, Crazy-P, Ramsey Lewis, Tony Allen, ABBA, Adele, Van Morrisson, Dr. Jon, Doe Maar, Douwe Bob, Barbra Streisand, Claptone, Mercedes Sosa, Hugh Masakela, Andre Hazes, Harry Belafonte, Elvis Presley, Loyle Carner, Celia Cruz, Jorge Drexler, Amy Winehouse, Tom Waits and many many more.
With music comes dancing, another thing I love.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  I have very recently decided to mainly eat whole foods. Where possible unpacked. Less plastic and better health at the same time.