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After travelling through Japan for 10 months and be involved in many volunteer project with the local people , I want to discover NZ and kiwi people with my motocycle !
My next destination:
Nice, France - from Dec 2024 until Sep 2025 View all
Description
Hello ! My name is Shahrzad (like the storyteller from 1001 Nights). I'm French and Iranian. I was born in Shiraz, grew up in Nice in the south of France and was living in Bordeaux just before I left on trip.
Last year, I decided to quit my job and travel around Japan. I've been preparing for this trip for a year. My aim was to have a complete experience in a country with a totally different culture and lifestyle. Thanks to WorkAway, I've done 5 exchanges with lovely peoples : 2 Japanese families, helped an American in his green house, worked in a Japanese house for a franco japanease couple, and also volunteered in a youth hostel in Montains. And to keep the momentum going, I decided to apply for a WH visa to discover New Zealand alone with my motorcycle!
When I was in France, I preferred to visit new places in France by different ways, like the train or even my bikes. I want to discover the world in a different way and enjoy the little things around the world, whenever I get the chance.
I'm familiar with the site and another application of this type, Warm Shower, and I like the concept of exchange. With WarmShower, I've met other French cyclists and camped in their gardens, shared meals and had a great time. This is also my goal with Workaway, to connect and stay in touch with my hosts. To take the time to discover new environments, talk about the culture, help, taste and also cook new meals.
My background: I've been working at a medical company since 2019 as a regulatory affairs specialist. This start-up has an innovative technology for heart disease. I have a master's degree in biology and life sciences. I've always been curious about nature, biology and so many aspects of culture and civilization around the world. My background makes me an open-minded person and I now want to travel and take the time to discover the world or many countries. I enjoy reading, drawing and interacting with people.
I have a good knowledge of computers and driving (cars and motorcycles), which makes my life easier. In addition, I want to make the most of my trip to New Zealand as I did in Japan: learning new skills such as discovering new sustainable habits, gardening, childcare and education.
I'm a kind, curious and active person. I'm an easy-going person and can adapt quickly to different situations. I've started learning Japanese and I'm continuing to do so, and I want to improve my English more and more. I always want to learn new things, something meaningful and productive. I love nature and sports (swimming, cycling, trekking, CrossFit) and I'll be happy to trek with my host to discover the beautiful seasons. I hope to participate in a volunteer project and live sustainably. I'm interested in various activities such as language teaching, helping to renovate a house, gardening, childcare, nature conservation, home help, at least…. LIVING AND SHARING A NICE LIFE!
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Sustainability
Self development
History
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Camping
Astronomy
Adventure sports
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Music
Plant care
Nature
Movies & TV
Mountain
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Culture
Cycling
Cooking & food
Charity work
Books
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
Persian (Farsi): Fluent
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Japanese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Art Projects
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
My main motivation is to be volunteer for a lot of things. I am concerned and want to help.
I am also here to learn and discover. We will adapt to fulfil proposed tasks.
Age
31
What else ...
I love authentic, atypicals and local stuff.
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Driver's licence
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I appreciated Matthieu's human touch. If l had to do it all over again, I'd stay longer. See you soon Buddy.
Thanks for all these… read more
Flo help us te rebuild the bathroom. He is really professional and he been involved to do the best for us. We really appreciate his… read more
