Harry & Sarah

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Hiya, I'm Sarah! Born in London but I was raised in Ireland. My first language is Gaeilge ( Irish ), and I am also fluent in English. I have a beginner level of German and would love to improve! I have experience teaching martial arts and as an English tutor. At home I was responsible for our cats/dogs/chickens, and I have worked in a horse yard, riding and tending to the horses. I currently work for a pet-sitting company in London. I have a degree in Paramedic Science (BSc), therefore am thoroughly trained in: Basic/Advanced Life Support, Pediatric care, Geriatric/ End of Life care. along with basic first aid and health and safety. I have worked as a cleaner during University, and an Event First Aider in London. In the past year I returned to Ireland and trained/worked as a barista and waitress in a 4 star hotel. I have some experience gardening and would love to develop my green thumb! I did art for 6 years at school, collaborating on projects and expressing my artistic creativity. I have experience with and competed in public speaking my whole life, having a love for the written word.

Hey I'm Harry - I'm just finishing up my degree in Computer Science (BSc). I have been working since a teenager and have experience across a wide range of roles
in a variety of work environments. This show cases my diverse skill set, strong work ethic, adaptability and eagerness to learn. In my current role, I manage operations and purchasing for a beverage company, where I've honed my coding skills in VBA, Python, and Java. My background includes experience in hospitality, retail, and culinary arts, having worked as a bartender, supermarket associate, and food truck chef. I've also tackled hands-on roles in cleaning, warehousing, and even at a clay pigeon shooting range, as an instructor. Fluent in English, I'm open to learning new languages and cultures. My passion for technology extends to my love for DJing, and I have a soft spot for animals, having cared for pets throughout my life. Whether it's applying my tech skills, helping with daily operations, or rolling up my sleeves for physical tasks, I'm excited to contribute my abilities and embrace new experiences.
Interests
Nature
Beach
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Music
Technology
Plant care
Movies & TV
Pets
LGBTQ
Outdoor activities
Sailing / Boating
History
Events & social
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Blogging
Books
Architecture
Astronomy
Art & design
Adventure sports
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Irish: Fluent
German: Beginner
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Teaching
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Languages
Being an elderly companion
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
We've collectively established a well-rounded skill set and are both open and eager to learn new skills!

Harry -Computer Science (BSc) = VBA, Python, and Java. IT administration and website design.
-Communication and hospitality skills.
-Fluent in English
-Cooking
-Music = Use of DJ software and technology.

Sarah-Paramedic Science (BSc) = Advanced First Aid Skillset. Elderly care, professional experience of interpersonal communication.
-Teaching (adults + children)
-Animal care, at home and on a professional level.
-Fluent in Irish, English, and conversational German.
-Gardening, would love to develop landscaping skills!
-Organisation and management of art projects.
Age
24 & 22
What else ...
We have been together for four years now, living with each other for two :)
We enjoy hiking together, trying out new recipes, and traveling when we can. In the evenings, we often play Scrabble (Sarah usually wins), or chess (Harry usually wins). We both enjoy reading, and Sarah is hoping to work on her book in the coming months. Sarah crochets and knits, and Harry has recently learned to sew. We try to mend our own clothes, as we both abhor fast fashion. We would love to spend time working on a farm/ homestead where we can reconnect with nature. Ideally, we would like to work with animals and get involved with the local community whenever we can.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Sarah - Kiwis :(, Penicillin, Erythromycin. Harry - Nothing :)
- Special dietary requirements
  Eat all foods, open to being vegetarian/vegan!

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2 Jan 2025

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What an amazing experience. We spent a month with this beautiful family, and they really took us under their wing. From the beginning, the communication was clear and easy with Nat. Harry and I quickly learned some crucial Greek, such as " βάλτε λάδι " (put oil). We worked in the olive fields during the day with Niko, who is inspirational in his… read more

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23 Dec 2024

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It was lovely to have Harry and Sarah work with my family in Crete - they've been a great help throughout their stay and fun to hang out with. We'd definitely like to have them again and would highly recommend them!

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12 Nov 2024

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What a lovely couple Harry and Sarah are. I genuinely can't sing their praises enough.
Harry bless him helped me with a few problems I had regarding a spreadsheet I was trying to create.
Whilst Sarah proved to be a demon scrabble player. She even let me win a couple of times.
Both worked extremely well and could be relied upon to get things… read more

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4 Nov 2024

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Harry and I spent just over a month with Josie and her family in their lovely home in Tivenys. The location itself was amazing, serene and tranquil nature with beautiful sunsets and sunrises. We went on a hike one weekend that took us on a loop, ending back at the local village. There are a few small shops in the village, and a few bars. One is… read more even open on Sundays but most close during midday.
It was a great first workaway for us, as they were from the UK and it made the transition easy as there was no language barrier :) Josie cooked a wide variety of foods but the main cuisine in the house is British- eg. the BEST gravy.
The work varied from day to day. Every morning we rose around 7am, had breakfast (cereal, tea/coffee), and started our work at 8am. The first tasks were to feed the chickens, the boar (General George), and the cat (Steve) . Every day we collected George's poop, and once in the month we cleared out the chicken run. The olive trees were not fruitful enough to harvest unfortunately, but we maintained the trees and the land around them. We spent most days harvesting carobs, which involves kneeling/crawling under trees and picking the crop off the floor. Josie provided gloves and equipment for this. We also did some gardening, chainsawing and strimming. When it rained we didn't work outside, instead there was work inside to do such as: organising the shed, tidying the terrace and cleaning the kitchen. We got a tea break at 10ish, with some biscuits (the cinnamon ones were my fave). We finished work for the day at 12:30/1 and then we had lunch. This would sometimes be hotdogs, Spanish tortilla, or yesterdays leftovers. There was always plenty of food to eat :)
We often had siestas, and we could do as we pleased until dinner around 6pm. Some afternoons we would go down to the river-40 minute walk if you're slow like me. Lots of quartz stone and cool rocks to be found and the river itself is gorgeous.
We worked 5 days a week, so we had the weekends free. One weekend we went to Valencia by train, Barcelona is just as accessible. Josie was very generous with giving us a lift to and from the station.
Josie is an avid storyteller and she is a great teacher, showing us how to use the chainsaws and strimmers. She has been a host with Workaway for quite a while now so she doesn't take any rubbish! The farm work is one aspect of staying here, there is also a level of companionship expected in the afternoons/evenings so if you are extremely introverted then keep this in mind . We played LOTS of scrabble which I absolutely adored. We learned loads of new words.
Chris also lives on the farm, working remotely full time and being a DJ/ radio host so he does not get involved with the day to day work. We loved when we did get to sit with him and have a chat in the evenings, he's a great guy and a joy to spend time with. Barry is an absolute treasure, he's always making sure you've got a hot drink and a biscuit in your hand :)
The two dogs they have at the moment are Poppy and Smarty, they always put a smile on our faces they are absolute sweeties. They're small dogs and they do live inside the house, which obviously did not cause any problems, if you were to ask that they stay outside it's more likely you that would be let out!
They have limited water/ power so showers are to be kept short (<3mins ) and during the middle of the day. Water is turned off at night. To brush your teeth use a bottle of water which I actually really liked! I will be bringing this habit with me in life as it is a really easy way to reduce water wastage.
All in all it was a really interesting experience, and we're very grateful that they hosted us.
Slán go fóil!

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