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Description
We are hard working, easy going friendly and have a lot of experience working with people in the travel industry, customer service and care setting. Jeffery has 21 years experience in contracting as well as framing houses and roofing. We have been travelling and volunteering for the last four years. We are excited to see what other opportunities and friendships come from our already extensive workaway experiences.
Interests
Nature
Dancing
Cycling
Winter sports
Water sports
Sustainability
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
History
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Charity work
Culture
Architecture
Camping
Books
Beach
Adventure sports
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore 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 we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
Animal care, administrating medication to animals.
Gardening
Painting
Building
Carpentry
Reception
Housekeeping
Age
44 & 42
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
Feedback
27 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Explore Vietnam’s natural ...)
We volunteered for Van and Tuan for two weeks. We stayed at here in a bungalow which was comfortable and peaceful.
The volunteering was on their main project, the farm. We learnt alot about taking care of the land, planting and caring for the strawberry plants and digging platforms for new trees to be planted. The work was physical and rewarding… read more
The volunteering was on their main project, the farm. We learnt alot about taking care of the land, planting and caring for the strawberry plants and digging platforms for new trees to be planted. The work was physical and rewarding… read more
(Very good
)
9 Mar 2024
Left by host (Learn about eco-building and ...) for Workawayer ()
Jeffery and Francesca are the couple host would welcome for workaway because of their attitude and how they make you feel surrounded by them, just good vibes. Both set with different tasks and able to stick from head to toe and finish it independently and in teams. They even shared their culture with us and taught us a lot.
They are one of the… read more
They are one of the… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about eco-building and ...)
We spent one month volunteering at the treehouses and the experience was amazing. We were made to feel really at home from the start and loved being so close to nature and the whole concept and philosophy of the treehouse homestay, cafe and school.
We loved teaching the children and spending time getting to know their personalities.
The… read more
We loved teaching the children and spending time getting to know their personalities.
The… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jun 2023
Left by host (Hands-off elephant sanctuary ...) for Workawayer ()
We have been incredibly lucky to get the opportunity to host Francesca and Jeffery. They are very flexible and ready to help with anything needed. They are very independent and take lots of initiative. Nothing is too much for them, and everything they do is done with positivity.
(Excellent
)
30 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Hands-off elephant sanctuary ...)
We volunteered for just under month. The information given to us prior to arriving was really helpful. Agnes and Manouk are amazing hosts and the work the sanctuary does is so inspiring. We loved being a part of making a difference to the lives of Malee and Kamoon and educating visitors on tours. Our tasks were varied and very rewarding as we… read more
(Excellent
)
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27 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Explore Vietnam’s natural ...)
We volunteered for Van and Tuan for two weeks. We stayed at here in a bungalow which was comfortable and peaceful.
The volunteering was on their main project, the farm. We learnt alot about taking care of the land, planting and caring for the strawberry plants and digging platforms for new trees to be planted. The work was physical and rewarding… read more
The volunteering was on their main project, the farm. We learnt alot about taking care of the land, planting and caring for the strawberry plants and digging platforms for new trees to be planted. The work was physical and rewarding… read more
(Very good)
9 Mar 2024
Left by host (Learn about eco-building and ...) for Workawayer ()
Jeffery and Francesca are the couple host would welcome for workaway because of their attitude and how they make you feel surrounded by them, just good vibes. Both set with different tasks and able to stick from head to toe and finish it independently and in teams. They even shared their culture with us and taught us a lot.
They are one of the… read more
They are one of the… read more
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about eco-building and ...)
We spent one month volunteering at the treehouses and the experience was amazing. We were made to feel really at home from the start and loved being so close to nature and the whole concept and philosophy of the treehouse homestay, cafe and school.
We loved teaching the children and spending time getting to know their personalities.
The… read more
We loved teaching the children and spending time getting to know their personalities.
The… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2023
Left by host (Hands-off elephant sanctuary ...) for Workawayer ()
We have been incredibly lucky to get the opportunity to host Francesca and Jeffery. They are very flexible and ready to help with anything needed. They are very independent and take lots of initiative. Nothing is too much for them, and everything they do is done with positivity.
(Excellent)
30 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Hands-off elephant sanctuary ...)
We volunteered for just under month. The information given to us prior to arriving was really helpful. Agnes and Manouk are amazing hosts and the work the sanctuary does is so inspiring. We loved being a part of making a difference to the lives of Malee and Kamoon and educating visitors on tours. Our tasks were varied and very rewarding as we… read more
(Excellent)
6 May 2022
Left by host (Hang out and feel at peace ...) for Workawayer ()
Francesca was amazing. She took pride in the work she did. I felt comfortable with her being around, she has initiative and was always willing to help when ever or wherever help was needed. She's also a great cook and made me some lovely dishes when she saw that I was busy. She even attended a birth with me. She is also a great painter.
Lovely… read more
Lovely… read more
(Very good)
28 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Hang out and feel at peace ...)
We spent one month volunteering for Marguerite. She made us feel at home straight away and is genuinely a kind thoughtful lady. Her profile is very accurate and we really enjoyed the variety of the tasks set for us. It was so great to try all the amazing fruits, vegetables,herbs and spices from the garden and Marguerites delicious home cooking. We… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Our advice to any prospective hosts who may be fortunate enough to be contacted by Francesca and Jeffery, is to snap them up immediately! We feel enormously lucky that they found us, and simply can't thank them enough for all they did to help our animal welfare project.
Kind, caring, compassionate, conscientious, reliable, energetic, organised,… read more
Kind, caring, compassionate, conscientious, reliable, energetic, organised,… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our small grassroots ...)
We spent 3 months volunteering on Mayreau. This has been our 13th workaway and easily one of the best! Our experience was challenging emotionally and physically but so rewarding and made us really appreciate the little things in life. The profile and preparation Gill gave us prior to our trip was very accurate. Gill and Steve were the most amazing… read more
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2021
Left by host (Help restore a hostel and ...) for Workawayer ()
We have been working with volunteers for more than 10 years and in this period we hosted more than 100 volunteers.
I easily can declare that Franceska&Jefferey (JD) are the best of the best.
JD, we cal him BAMBAM which means an infinite power, he can do everything and much better way than professionalls do.
Franceska, such a kind lady. And did our… read more
I easily can declare that Franceska&Jefferey (JD) are the best of the best.
JD, we cal him BAMBAM which means an infinite power, he can do everything and much better way than professionalls do.
Franceska, such a kind lady. And did our… read more
(Excellent)
13 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help restore a hostel and ...)
We volunteered at the place for 6 weeks. We loved our time volunteering for Can and Selgun. They made us feel so at home and are such kind, generous people. We really felt part of the family. The camp is amazing right across from Kaş marina looking out on the water each day and the sunsets were beautiful. The profile description of the work is… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2021
Left by host (Help us at our street dog ...) for Workawayer ()
Fran and JD were a great asset to our work here at the sanctuary, they worked hard and diligently and were very quick to learn ... they were also happy to pick up extra jobs to support me personally which was a great help in the running of the busy sanctuary ! They loved the dogs and looked after 12 young puppies we had recently rescued ... who… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us at our street dog ...)
Sara and Mike made us very welcome in their beautiful home. The location and views are amazing. The dedication and time they give to rescuing and caring for the street dogs is inspiring. We loved caring for the dogs and the appreciation they showed us when greeting you made it all worth while. Saras cooking is amazing 10 out 10. She has inspired… read more
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2020
Left by host (Join us and our dogs at an ...) for Workawayer ()
Fran and JD are a lovely couple who are very helpful and friendly. They worked well as part of the team here and the dogs loved them too. You are both welcome back here anytime.
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us and our dogs at an ...)
We cannot say enough great things about this shelter! We have just recently volunteered for one month and would absolutely have stayed longer if we didnt already have another flight booked. The way they treat the animals is a beautiful thing! Karen and Ruth are great to work with and there was a great atmosphere with the other workawayers as well.… read more
(Excellent)
20 May 2020
Left by host (Stay in our family's ...) for Workawayer ()
They are amazing. Fran is very polite and quick learner. She is so kind that she try to understand our poor English.
JD makes us laugh anytime. He can make the atmosphere blight. I have invited many workawayers in this 5 years.
But I never laughed in the first time meeting.
I'm sure they make anybody happy.
Thank you, JD and Fran!!!
JD makes us laugh anytime. He can make the atmosphere blight. I have invited many workawayers in this 5 years.
But I never laughed in the first time meeting.
I'm sure they make anybody happy.
Thank you, JD and Fran!!!
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Stay in our family's ...)
We spent two weeks at Taiki's guesthouse. He was the most gracious host. The guest house was very beautiful traditional and authentic japanse style. The view of mount Fuji from our room was breath taking. We got to experience the culture meeting locals for conversational english classes, tea ceremony and cooking class. We could definetly of stayed… read more
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Friendly, smiley, cheerful ...)
Everything about hostel is AMAZING! You get boat trips to random beaches. Trivia night is super fun. Move night is nice and laid back (free popcorn ;-) and the two party nights a week, well they are a blast and a great way to meet people from all over the world. Then theres the staff.. they quickly become like family and are ALWAYS so gracious!… read more
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
A great successful story to why we are on workaway to begin with. Fran and JD are dream volunteers. Hardworking, skilled, not fussy and social. They are superstar workawayers and we were spoiled rotten to have them. They will be missed dearly, and we hope to see them again one day.
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help welcome to care for our ...)
We spent two and half months at the farm with Jay and the animals but in the end it wasnt enough. We loved everything about our experience. Jay is very kind and accommodating and the studio where we stayed was perfect. We had everything we needed and amazing sunsets from our bedroom window. It really didn't even feel like work because we enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jan 2020
Left by host (Help welcome to care for our ...) for Workawayer ()
Francesca and jd have been a valuble asset to the farm for the last 3 months. We love them and the animals love them. They do everything perfectly. They ran the farm for 2 weeks while we had a quick break and dealt with it all with ease. Clean, funny, cooperative, quick learning, considerate, very hardworking describe them. Dont want them to leave… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2019
Left by host (Help our family improve our ...) for Workawayer ()
Francesca and Jeffery are a geat couple of Workawayers and we loved having them! During 2 weeks they helped us out to prepare accommodations for guests, doing maintenance works and help in the garden which they did always with a genuine smile and will to help. They were very responsable and reliable and our relation was super friendly and good… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help our family improve our ...)
This workaway is amazing! We only spent 2 weeks but wish it had been longer! It is such a perfect place, location and the people you will meet are so cool! David is literally one of the nicest people ever and we sincerelly thank you for hosting us and everything else you did for us. Our accomodation was cosy and we enjoyed everything about working… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Garden and home help in the ...)
We spent a month volunteering here the view from the property is nothing short of amazing. The caravan we stayed in was cosy and perfect for what we needed. We enjoyed the work and had plenty of time to explore the area. Val, Tony and Kristi were really welcoming and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. This is a workaway… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Francesca and JD were a pleasure to have help us . They are both hard working with FRancesca in particular going above and beyond expectations!
They were always cheerful, and helpful. They were able to be left doing there own workload and managed time well. They made full use of their free time and enjoyed beach trips etc. We really appreciated… read more
They were always cheerful, and helpful. They were able to be left doing there own workload and managed time well. They made full use of their free time and enjoyed beach trips etc. We really appreciated… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2019
Left by host (Volunteer with us at the farm ...) for Workawayer ()
Francesca and JD have been with us now for almost 6 weeks and we have loved having them stay with us at the farm. They have both stepped up and taken on so many of my duties to give me a break from my busy lifestyle and I am forever greatful! They take on any task with no complaints, are very hardworking, and just really nice humans to be around.… read more
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Fran, we want you to come back! Seriously, if you have the opportunity to have Fran and JD come to stay with you, don’t miss out. They are incredible, and so great to have around to help with absolutely everything you need help with - from looking after children, jumping on the trampoline with them, delivering puppies (yes she is also a midwife),… read more
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Live on 50 acres in the hills ...)
We loved our experience with Kim Chris, Tom and Archie. They made us feel really welcome and at home from the first moment we met. We even returned for a further 6 weeks after our initial planned stay of 6 weeks. The location and cottage is nothing short of amazing we wish every workaway was like this. The work was a good balance of caring for the… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Fran was really a great help at our hostel. She was always welcoming to guests and did everything with a lot of attention to details. Aside from that, she always had a good energy about her and brought a lot of joy to the hostel. If you have a chance to host Fran, we would recommend you don't miss out ;)
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Fran is absolutely lovely. She has a warm smile and the ability to complete any task with ease. Fran is a perfect fit for any position that demands attention to detail, cleanliness, communication and guest service. She was a great addition to our team and we were sad to see her go.
(Excellent)
