Profile information
Description
I'm from rural Ireland and taking a career break to travel and work in the Australian outback/rural and Asia. various careers/qualifications: education, cook, community projects. I'm interested in working on a eduction, community or environmental/ sustainable projects. I'm happy to turn my hand at most jobs and learn new skills.
Interests
Writing
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Mountain
Camping
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Sustainability
Culture
Charity work
Farming
Plant care
History
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Gardening
Cooking & food
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Adventure sports
Fitness
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
cooking, general farming chores, gardening, driving,, office work, social media
Age
58
What else ...
I'm enthusiastic , reliable, fit, and easy going.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
PenicillonSpecial dietary requirements
no
Feedback
14 Jan 2026
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about local culture ...)
This has been a wonderful experience and one i highly recommend. Firstly, thank you so so much Hani for your impeccable communication, organising and support. you are an amazing person. Secondly. the host teacher and all her team were so friendly and made me feel extremely welcome and included me in all the activities. teachers day, sports and… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2026
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Helen!
We are so happy to have met you and spent these amazing 2 weeks with you. We’re sad to see you leave and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your contribution not only to the students, but to the teachers as well. Your kindness and friendliness will truly be missed. We appreciate all the knowledge and teaching techniques you’ve… read more
We are so happy to have met you and spent these amazing 2 weeks with you. We’re sad to see you leave and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your contribution not only to the students, but to the teachers as well. Your kindness and friendliness will truly be missed. We appreciate all the knowledge and teaching techniques you’ve… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Oct 2025
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Helen was a great guest. She took on a challenging task in the library and did a fantastic effort and some. Fitted in well with our house and home routines and helped out at mealtimes. Kids enjoyed having her here, all this in the hottest time of year. Thanks heaps Helen and hope to see you again. Liam and Anna (Malachy and Phoenix)
(Excellent
)
15 Oct 2025
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(Join our family in a ...)
I had the most wonderful experience at Solar Village. A huge thank you to Liam, Anna and the boys for making me feel so welcome. I was privileged to stay in Molly's Donga, have the use of the large common area and work in the library. Evenings spent with the family over dinner discussing all manner of topics. This was a true WorkAway exchange. Go… read more
(Excellent
)
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14 Jan 2026
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about local culture ...)
This has been a wonderful experience and one i highly recommend. Firstly, thank you so so much Hani for your impeccable communication, organising and support. you are an amazing person. Secondly. the host teacher and all her team were so friendly and made me feel extremely welcome and included me in all the activities. teachers day, sports and… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2026
Left by host (Learn about local culture ...) for Workawayer ()
Helen!
We are so happy to have met you and spent these amazing 2 weeks with you. We’re sad to see you leave and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your contribution not only to the students, but to the teachers as well. Your kindness and friendliness will truly be missed. We appreciate all the knowledge and teaching techniques you’ve… read more
We are so happy to have met you and spent these amazing 2 weeks with you. We’re sad to see you leave and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your contribution not only to the students, but to the teachers as well. Your kindness and friendliness will truly be missed. We appreciate all the knowledge and teaching techniques you’ve… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2025
Left by host (Join our family in a ...) for Workawayer ()
Helen was a great guest. She took on a challenging task in the library and did a fantastic effort and some. Fitted in well with our house and home routines and helped out at mealtimes. Kids enjoyed having her here, all this in the hottest time of year. Thanks heaps Helen and hope to see you again. Liam and Anna (Malachy and Phoenix)
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our family in a ...)
I had the most wonderful experience at Solar Village. A huge thank you to Liam, Anna and the boys for making me feel so welcome. I was privileged to stay in Molly's Donga, have the use of the large common area and work in the library. Evenings spent with the family over dinner discussing all manner of topics. This was a true WorkAway exchange. Go… read more
(Excellent)
