Harriet & David

United Kingdom
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Hostels, hospitality and teaching.
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I have updated to a couple account but David is too busy to travel at the moment so I'm looking to volunteer as an individual. It's been some time since I last volunteered but I've still been travelling, sometimes on my own and other times with my family. My time in Peru was amazing, the hostel was well run and I managed to tour around the country before heading to Bolivia and helping out over carnival. The owner was incredibly generous with time off so all the volunteers managed to watch the carnival and join in the fun. My months in Rwanda and Uganda were eye opening, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, helping out at a school and also at a foundation for teenage mothers which was highly rewarding. My time in Zambia a few years ago was incredibly rewarding too, the children were a delight to teach and always had a smile on their faces. I have also volunteered in Trinidad and have returned five times as I made so many friends! Botswana saw me helping out at a backpackers in the most wonderful setting and I certainly saw the surrounding area as I travelled with some of the guests with the blessing of the owner. My volunteering in the UK saw me looking after a lovely gentleman with Parkinsons on the stunning Isle of Skye, helping a busy couple in Essex and working with a great family in the Cotswolds at the family pub. I’m more than happy to help in a bar, restaurant, kitchen (either domestic or commercial,) with any childcare and housework and anything else that needs doing. I have worked for numerous years in education and the hospitality industry and enjoy talking to people and giving the best customer service possible. I’m very easy going, get along with people of all ages, am flexible with volunteering hours and don't mind if plans are changed last minute. I'm always happy to help with a smile on my face and try to go that extra mile. Making others happy makes me happy.
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Charity work

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Van life

Photography

Pets

Beach

Animals

Nature

Performing arts

Movies & TV

History

Books

Architecture

Music

Events & social

Culture

Cooking & food

Art & design
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sign Language (BSL): Beginner
French: Beginner

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Willing to help with English language conversation.

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We're interested in:

Languages

Some knowledge of:

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Teaching

Able to teach about:

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism
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Experienced school teacher, mother and grandmother.
Manager in bar and catering. Holder of health and hygiene certificate.
I taught in schools a good many years ago at primary level.
I brought up four children, all of whom are now grown up and I have two grandchildren that live near by.
I’ve managed a sandwich bar and coffee shop, been a waitress and worked behind several bars, including managing a private club where I was responsible for the day to day running of the premises.
Age

68 & 66
What else ...

I love playing board games and card games. I enjoy watching films, listening to music and visiting places of interest but am equally happy with peace and quiet. I really like talking to people and finding out about their lives. I’m a good organiser.
I like to cook with fresh ingredients and learn different recipes. I’m also interested in art and history.
I learned British Sign Language some years ago so would probably pick that up quickly again.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Intolerant to shellfish

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12 Mar 2025

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Florencio is a kind generous man who looked after his volunteers. The other volunteers who were there at the same time as me became like family, we dined together and went out together.
The work was straight forward, preparing breakfast, making beds, washing sheets, cleaning and checking in guests. The beds were super comfy so I always slept well. … read more

(Excellent )

8 Mar 2025

Left by host (Help out at our hostel in ...) for Workawayer ()

Harriet llegó al voluntariado acordado para las fechas de carnavales, se quedó como un mes con nosotros, su conección con las demás voluntarias fue grandiosa, ella habla inglés solamente pero nos entendimos perfectamente, recomiendo mucho a Harriet es muy trabajadora, cocino varias veces para nosotros, las fechas de carnavales fue mucho trabajo, … read more

(Excellent )

9 Feb 2025

Left by host (Join us at our social hostel ...) for Workawayer ()

Harriet is a very kind person! clean, organized and with a great willingness to help us and our guests.
Higlhly recommended!

(Excellent )

30 Jan 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us at our social hostel ...)

I've just finished volunteering at this amazing hostel and can't praise it high enough. All the staff and volunteers were so friendly and helpful, it was like one big family. The one big communal table in the kitchen was a social hub for volunteers and guests where we put the world to rights! The work was very straightforward, making beds, … read more

(Excellent )

22 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come help with a preschool in ...)

I spent three wonderful weeks teaching these delightful children and I was made to feel very welcome by them and the staff the entire time I was there. During the week at 7.20am I was driven from the 1st school to the school in Muke, a distance of approximately 3 miles (5km) where some of the children had already arrived before an 8.00am start. I … read more

(Excellent )

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12 Mar 2025

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8 Mar 2025

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9 Feb 2025

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Harriet is a very kind person! clean, organized and with a great willingness to help us and our guests.
Higlhly recommended!

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30 Jan 2025

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22 Nov 2022

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31 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Eco-camp development project ...)

I spent over 3 weeks at this rustic environmentally friendly camp and enjoyed every minute. The engaging guests together with Rupert were without doubt the highlight of my stay. I helped cook breakfast, involved myself with some arty creative projects, helped with dinner ( plus the clearing up) and chatted to the guests. It was a very social camp … read more

(Excellent)

22 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Come and join us at our ...)

As soon as I arrived, Lotte, Miles, their family and all the staff made me very welcome. I felt very comfortable living in the flat with them and enjoyed the casual way they live their lives. No walking on eggshells here!
They both work tremendously hard in the business downstairs so trying to keep on top of things upstairs can prove difficult at … read more

(Excellent)

31 Jul 2022

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Lovely Harriet! As soon as she arrived on a sunny Sunday afternoon she was a part of the gang. A happy, very chatty. and smiling person that was a breeze to have around. A great cook both for the family and in the pub, she was always there to help as well as work. Great stories from her trips around the world, and this is one experienced Workaway … read more

(Excellent)

3 May 2022

Left by host (Come grow organic food, learn ...) for Workawayer

Harriet was such a pleasure to have on our farm and part of our family and community.
She was a positive and helpful volunteer with a joyful energy.
She was most helpful with the kids homework. They are doing much better already in their school work. We are so grateful.
We will be welcoming Harriet with open arms every time she returns.
We … read more

(Excellent)

19 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Come grow organic food, learn ...)

Wow, wow, wow!
This authentic experience exceeded all my expectations and I really did feel like part of the farm and beyond. Moruga is in the south of the island in an unspoilt part of the countryside where few if any tourists venture.
This made it extra special as I really felt as if I was living as part of the local community.
The farm houses … read more

(Excellent)

7 Oct 2021

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It was an absolute joy and a pleasure to welcome Harriet into our home, she arrived with an energy full of enthusiasm and this was how she continued each day with us. Her thoughtfulness and forward thinking was hugely appreciated and how well she looked after us all was most kind. There was always a fresh pot of soup on the stove and the cake tin … read more

(Excellent)

3 Oct 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Spend time in our family home ...)

My five weeks with this most welcoming, kind and funny (ha ha, not peculiar) family just flew by and I haven’t enough praise to give them to do them justice.
I felt like a member of the family straight away and Neil welcomed me into his home with open arms.
Lyn-Anne and Neil always made sure I had everything I needed and were generous giving … read more

(Excellent)

15 Feb 2021

Left by host (Welcoming a native ...) for Workawayer

Harriet is a delightful person, full of energy, full of ideas, creative and very available. She was definitely one of the best who shared everyday life with us. She helped us a lot both in the house work and with the little girls and we all became fond of her. We often cooked together and exchanged traditional recipes. With her I learned how to … read more

(Excellent)

14 Feb 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Welcoming a native ...)

I spent the most amazing three months with this wonderful family. The two girls, Raquel and Linda have very different personalities but were equally as much fun to look after.
From the moment I arrived I was treated as a member of the family and Ketty always made sure I had everything I needed. She would spend some mornings teaching me how to cook … read more

(Excellent)