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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Scotland, United Kingdom - from Apr 2025 until Jan 2026 View all
Description
Hi everyone
I am a friendly, confident, young at heart person, with lots of enthusiasm and energy, who loves meeting people, making connections, traveling, having adventures, and learning new skills.
Since joining Workaway in 2012, I have volunteered with about 20 hosts. It has been a fabulous experience, getting to know people with different backgrounds and culture, having the opportunity to be more involved with their local lives, and being able to help in some way. With Workaway, I have volunteered in India, Chile, South Africa, Spain, France, Italy, England, and Scotland. Please have a read of my feedback to get a feel of who I am.
From Dec 2024 to Mar 2025, I volunteered as a receptionist at a resort in Goa, India. Last summer, I worked as a castle guide, at Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye, for 6 months. Before that I volunteered as a receptionist at an International Yoga School in Goa and for 1 year at a 90 bed hostel in Edinburgh working in reception and housekeeping.
I am patient, dedicated, reliable, punctual, adaptable, hardworking, detail orientated, tidy, and a team player.
For keeping fit, I love dancing, walking and cycling, while exploring new areas. Just getting into wild swimming. For relaxing, I like to practice yoga, and I can get lost for hours reading books. Thanks for checking me out:)
Interests
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
History
Writing
Culture
Performing arts
Books
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Events & social
Dancing
Cycling
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
My key skills are in customer service, communication, team working, administration, and organization.
My background is in customer service from working in a bank, as an international air stewardess, and as a fitness instructor.
I have worked as a receptionist, a secretary, an administrator, a help desk assistant, recruitment consultant, English teacher and a castle guide.
I grew up in the Scottish countryside and helped on a farm in my summer holidays. I have had my own garden and love tending to the flowers.
I really enjoy working with people, being part of a team, and I am happy to work independently as well.
Age
58
What else ...
If there is anything you would like to know, then please ask me.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
no
Feedback
22 Mar 2025
Left by host (Tropical Life, animals, ...) for Workawayer ()
Helen was very professional, committed& high performance delivering volunteer. She volunteered with us over 3 months , she is highly experienced, brings lots of skills and energy on the table. She was owning& managing front office, guest experience, payments, basic accounts and queries/ complaints. She is a perfect match for the role. She is also… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Tropical Life, animals, ...)
I volunteered here as a receptionist for 3 months. It mainly involved checking in and out guests and taking payments. I also helped with the breakfast orders. There is a lot of interaction with the guests, ie providing local information, and helping them with their plans. Before leaving, I typed up procedures for reception tasks and information on… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Feb 2025
Left by host (Join us in the Castle & ...) for Workawayer ()
Helen brought an infectious positivity to her work here at the Castle, lifting team morale on rainy days. She has a wonderful spirit – welcoming, reliable, and confident – and was a great asset to the Guiding team.
(Excellent
)
4 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us in the Castle & ...)
I worked as a castle guide for nearly 6 months, summer of 2024. It's a beautiful, and magical place. Had a great time with all the teams, swimming in the loch, dinners etc. Accommodation is comfortable and socialable. Buses are limited for seeing Skye though hitching is possible. Many thanks for the opportunity and support. Best of luck for 2025.… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Yoga enthusiasts welcome to ...)
I volunteered at the Yoga School for nearly 3 months. I helped in reception; checking in guests, booking taxis, messaging guests, and dealing with enquiries. You need to be attentive, and proactive. It's a beautiful space, friendly environment, and great for Yoga. I liked it so much, I rarely left and now I am planning my return.
(Excellent
)
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22 Mar 2025
Left by host (Tropical Life, animals, ...) for Workawayer ()
Helen was very professional, committed& high performance delivering volunteer. She volunteered with us over 3 months , she is highly experienced, brings lots of skills and energy on the table. She was owning& managing front office, guest experience, payments, basic accounts and queries/ complaints. She is a perfect match for the role. She is also… read more
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Tropical Life, animals, ...)
I volunteered here as a receptionist for 3 months. It mainly involved checking in and out guests and taking payments. I also helped with the breakfast orders. There is a lot of interaction with the guests, ie providing local information, and helping them with their plans. Before leaving, I typed up procedures for reception tasks and information on… read more
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2025
Left by host (Join us in the Castle & ...) for Workawayer ()
Helen brought an infectious positivity to her work here at the Castle, lifting team morale on rainy days. She has a wonderful spirit – welcoming, reliable, and confident – and was a great asset to the Guiding team.
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us in the Castle & ...)
I worked as a castle guide for nearly 6 months, summer of 2024. It's a beautiful, and magical place. Had a great time with all the teams, swimming in the loch, dinners etc. Accommodation is comfortable and socialable. Buses are limited for seeing Skye though hitching is possible. Many thanks for the opportunity and support. Best of luck for 2025.… read more
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Yoga enthusiasts welcome to ...)
I volunteered at the Yoga School for nearly 3 months. I helped in reception; checking in guests, booking taxis, messaging guests, and dealing with enquiries. You need to be attentive, and proactive. It's a beautiful space, friendly environment, and great for Yoga. I liked it so much, I rarely left and now I am planning my return.
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Helen worked at the hostel for nearly a year. She worked on reception and helped with admin. She was a great asset to the company, was hardworking, dependable, helpful, friendly and cheerful. She was part of a team and worked well with everyone. I will be happy and hope to have her work here again. Thanks a lot Helen!
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Enjoy all the opportunities ...)
I planned to be at the hostel for 3 months then stayed for about a year. Yann is a great manager, patient, approachable, supportive, fair, and fun. Work is varied and there is lots to learn. You are part of a small team and will be expected to contribute to the smooth running of the hostel which is usually pretty busy so always loads to do. I am… read more
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2017
Left by host (Come help us and Learn about ...) for Workawayer ()
Helen volunteered at our Hostel for about 1 month, and she did a great job here. She worked at the front desk in Reception, helped preparing breakfast and did also cleaning and general housekeeping work.
Helen is a very nice person, helpful , responsible, proactive , friendly and easy going.
She got along very well with the guests, and with the… read more
Helen is a very nice person, helpful , responsible, proactive , friendly and easy going.
She got along very well with the guests, and with the… read more
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come help us and Learn about ...)
I have volunteered many places and this hostel was special as everything was good about it. Lovely people to work with, interesting guests, beautiful gardens, wonderful location, extremely clean environment. Work was doing night reception with some breakfast and cleaning shifts. Being able to speak Spanish, is a great advantage. Thanks for this… read more
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Helen was great to have around the hostel. She was friendly and helpful and always willing to achieve results. Helen is a great conversationalist and usually had an interesting story to tell guests and staff at dinner (or breakfast), and she is sadly missed here, including by the dogs, who loved "chewing the fat", so to speak, with her. We hope… read more
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(A Beautiful Island Beach ...)
I spent 4 weeks here and really enjoyed working with everyone, it was a lovely team of international people. I liked working in the garden best with the terrific view of the sea and it was good fun when we all went out for an aperitivo. Its a great location for hiking and exploring the local volcanoe. Thanks Shaun for the chance to work on… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Helen helped out on the campsite for several months this summer. She was given responsibility for checking the chemical levels in the swimming pool and general cleaning round it. This is important for us as we get tested by the authorities, who could close the pool down. She did this so well we passed with flying colours. She did other chores to a… read more
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Campsite in the ...)
I spent 4 months at this beautiful campsite in stunning French countryside. Many different tasks to do from getting everything organised for high season to putting it all away at the end. Learned lots of new things in particular looking after the swimming pool. Had fun at canoeing, hiking, biking etc. Thanks very much Pete for the opportunity to… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Helen was incredible with the guests. From checking them in at the Reception to serving them drinks at the Bar and keeping them entertained with great travel stories was all really good.
She was very helpful with booking activities for guests and would go out of her way to make sure the guests are comfortable.
Thanks Helen
She was very helpful with booking activities for guests and would go out of her way to make sure the guests are comfortable.
Thanks Helen
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come and help running an ...)
Absolutely stunning location with fun and friendly people. Lots of yummy food. Plenty of activities to do around here. Work is straight forward at reception and bar. Thanks everyone for the fantastic opportunity to work here.:) I will always recommend you to tourists and volunteers.
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2016
Left by host (Vegan nature lodge in the ...) for Workawayer ()
Helen was friendly, chatty and extremely helpful with any task required of her! She learnt our Reception and Internet Bookings very quickly and was super efficient and responsible. We would have her back anytime!
Helen all the best with your Workaway Travels and may they continue to enrich your soul, mind and body.
Love from us all at Peace
Helen all the best with your Workaway Travels and may they continue to enrich your soul, mind and body.
Love from us all at Peace
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Vegan nature lodge in the ...)
Thanks very much Jen and Howard for such an excellent 6 week experience. I learnt lots about quotes/bookings etc while helping on reception. What a truly beautiful location and so very peaceful. Great dinnertime meals. All the best for your new ventures. Cheers Helen
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer ()
It has been a big pleasure work with Helen she is very hard worker, openmind and proactive. We made a very good team work, she is very kind with the people and made them feel as home her young soul make`s you feel happy : )
We Abosolutely recommend her for help you!!!
We Abosolutely recommend her for help you!!!
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Youth Hostel in the center of ...)
The hostel has a lovely atmosphere and you are part of an international team who are really friendly and work well together. We all have dinner in the evenings with the guests which is fun and you meet a variety of interesting guests. And I learnt a new skill - how to cook 10 fried eggs and bacon at the same time.:)
Thanks Luis and the team for a… read more
Thanks Luis and the team for a… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come help out and have fun in ...)
This hostel is in a fabulous location with easy access to the town centre, the tapas bars, the Alhambra and the hills. The work mostly involves making beds so can be quite physical but plenty of time off. The team is friendly and international though you will have a more enriching experience if you can speak some spanish. Granada is stunning as… read more
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Thanks Helen for all your help!
We really enjoyed having you around, great positive attitude and always happy to help!
We miss having you here but wish you luck with the rest of your travels.
Hester and the team
We really enjoyed having you around, great positive attitude and always happy to help!
We miss having you here but wish you luck with the rest of your travels.
Hester and the team
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Stay on Fuerteventura and ...)
I worked at Surfirders for nearly 3 months. I liked working for Camila and Carlos as they are a warm and genuine couple and they offer a really helpful service to their guests.
The reception work is straight forward and the hostel is friendly and relaxed. The hostel is very clean and has a fantastic location, close to the beaches and city… read more
The reception work is straight forward and the hostel is friendly and relaxed. The hostel is very clean and has a fantastic location, close to the beaches and city… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2015
Left by host (Stay on Fuerteventura and ...) for Workawayer ()
It was really good working with Helen!
She is very friendly, smart, socialable, funny and likes to get everyone together. For the hostel she was amazing, all the time organizing dinner´s out, trekkings, She was always concerned that everybody was comfortable and had a good time in our hostel. For sure I will miss her.
All the tasks that I… read more
She is very friendly, smart, socialable, funny and likes to get everyone together. For the hostel she was amazing, all the time organizing dinner´s out, trekkings, She was always concerned that everybody was comfortable and had a good time in our hostel. For sure I will miss her.
All the tasks that I… read more
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Intern needed in Ronda, ...)
Well, it was the first time I have worked in a hotel and I learnt so much which was great. Philip and Susan are a good team to work with. Loved the hotel and the location is stunning. It is quite informal here which makes it easy going even when busy and I met some really interesting guests. On my time off, I went with Philip and Nat on fabulous… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2013
Left by host (Volunteer welcome to help ...) for Workawayer ()
Helen worked with our organisation for about 20 days during very busy tourist season of the year (Dec end & Jan 1st week) . She was very much helpful, dedicated to our organisation. She has excellent customer relation skills.
We thank Helen for her help & assistance to us. We wish her all the success in her life.
All the best.
Kence Georgey
We thank Helen for her help & assistance to us. We wish her all the success in her life.
All the best.
Kence Georgey
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2013
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Volunteer welcome to help ...)
Kence provides an excellent, quality, travel service with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction which is why he likes to have volunteers to help. I have been busy seeing tourists on and off the houseboats. It has been really interesting working here and everyone has been friendly and helpful. I have been well looked after. This is a beautiful… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us at our sustainable ...)
What a wonderful place the cultural exchange centre is. Full of interesting people, with music often in the background yet at times so peaceful.
Lots of projects indoors and out to get involved in. All kinds of courses offered - I really enjoyed my yoga lessons and hope to always continue to practice them.
Highlight was the visit to the farm.… read more
Lots of projects indoors and out to get involved in. All kinds of courses offered - I really enjoyed my yoga lessons and hope to always continue to practice them.
Highlight was the visit to the farm.… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer () for host
(A home away from home in the ...)
I had a wonderful time with Yash and Asha. I was very well looked after and entertained. It was great fun and I learnt so much about Indian people and their way of life. Thank you for opening your home to me and I hope we will always stay in contact and to maybe meet again one day.
See ya
Helen
See ya
Helen
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2012
Left by host (A home away from home in the ...) for Workawayer ()
A lucky wind that blew Helen to our door. She was a great guest,well spirited, adventurous, and fun. She never fails to make interesting conversation, and seems to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.It was great to meet her . we spent good time , walking around and telling good stories and exchanging experience. One day our paths… read more
(Excellent)
