Freya

Netherlands
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Hello everyone!
I am an environmental science graduate, a horse trainer, a tour guide, and a curious, enthusiastic and social person. I love to be active, take care of animals, and I am open to learning anything I don´t know yet. Whatever it is that you need help with, I will always do my best!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Latvian (Lettish): Intermediate
Swedish: Intermediate
Icelandic: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
House sitting
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Gardening
Languages
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
More details about your skills
I'm an experienced workawayer so I know how to jump in and help out with almost any kind of task. I'm mostly into farm life but I'm open-minded so I love learning new things!

I live in Iceland on a big farm, where I take care of the horse training, stable management and tour guiding. We have sheep, around 100 horses, a dog, a cat, chickens and rabbits, so I'm used to lots of animals to take care of in any weather. I have 20 years of horse experience (young horse training, did competitions, dressage, jumping, shows and gaited horses), but learning never ends of course. I am calm, confident, consistent, and know how to take guests on trail rides in several languages. I've been teaching the new summer team the routes, horse riding skills and guiding safety for the last 3 years.

Furthermore, I know how to organise things, take care of social media, work with customers etc as I have done all of these for previous jobs mostly in the hospitality industry. I am also into sustainability stuff; I would love to learn more about (organic) farming and off-grid living/self-sufficiency. Physical work in the outdoors is no problem. I love being on the water but don't often have the opportunity to go sailing/boating, so if you have a boat, please let me know!

I've done lots of babysitting, cleaning and cooking as well as tutoring so I can help out in the (guest)house if needed. Happy to do and learn anything that's needed as long as there is a positive environment. If you have any questions about my experiences or background, please don't hesitate to ask. :)

NB: I have a driving license for cars & trailers/caravans etc. (BE)
I don't smoke, and don't have allergies.
Age
29
What else ...
The projects I've done over the last 10 years (through workaway or other):
0. Volunteer work at a local community-based care project in Malawi, Africa (1 month)
1. Riding centre for disabled children in the UK (2 weeks)
2. Animating and leading a swimming camp for kids age 4-6 in french speaking part of Belgium (1 week)
3. Horse and cow ranch in Quebec, Canada (2 weeks)
4. Sheep farm, QC, Canada (3 weeks)
5. Helping at the property of a self-sufficient couple with a soapery in QC, Canada (2 weeks)
6. Guesthouse and small restaurant in QC, Canada (2 weeks)
7. Renovating a restaurant & farm work in Argentina (2 weeks)
8. Leading an international volunteers horse camp for two weeks in the Netherlands (2 weeks)
9. Working student position at a stables in Sweden (academic dressage, centered riding and coaching with Spanish horses) (3 months)
10. Dairy farm and organic agriculture including development project of local countryside in Romania (1 month)
11. Looking after a sailing boat & hosting Airbnb guests in Corsica, France (2 months)
12. Helping out with cows, sheep and horses at a farm and art gallery in Iceland (4 weeks)
13. Working as a trailguide, horse trainer and hosting international guests at an Icelandic horse farm (several seasons)
14. Helping a family on an off-grid property in BC, Canada (5 weeks)
15. Helping at a gypsy & drum horses breeding farm in Alberta, Canada (3 weeks)
16. Whale shark project on Mafia island, Tanzania (2 weeks)
17. Coordinating excursions on expedition ships in Greenland (1.5 months)
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
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- Special dietary requirements
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5 Jun 2019

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Ella and I stayed at Nancy's wonderfully chaotic house for three weeks this spring. From the moment we started e-mailing till we met them a few weeks later, we were laughing and teasing each other. Nancy was doing props for a local theatre play which meant there were hidden Shrek jokes everywhere, and for us it meant that we had to pull out our… read more

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5 Jun 2019

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I came to Gudfinna's place for the first time last year and was staying at the farm together with another girl called Marketa. We had lots of fun, and in those two weeks the place transformed from a stranger's house into a warm home where I felt very welcome. Trying to learn bits and pieces of Icelandic is vital, and I loved helping out in the… read more

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10 Apr 2019

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Ella and I were staying with Cristal in February and March. Our next place fell through but the whole Biela family welcomed us into their house for a little longer and we were so happy to be able to spend much time with them. Hiking, cleaning, baking, hot-tubbing, this family is up for anything! We helped with the spring cleaning of the whole… read more

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7 Mar 2019

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Freya and Ella stayed with us for a month and during that time they brought the Dutch and Latvian touch to spring cleaning our home. These two were initially supposed to be with us for two weeks only, but extended their stay with us after their next workaway placement fell through. The day after they arrived our mild BC spring-like winter changed… read more

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10 Apr 2019

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7 Mar 2019

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12 Dec 2018

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Freya was always helpful,asking and wanting to learn more. She suggested her own ideas which were appreciated and she quickly became on of the family. Thank you so much Freya how good and kind you were to my mom and Elias. They are still talking about you! You are always welcome back and we hope you come one day. Freya knows horses,ride and taking… read more

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24 Nov 2018

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This place was amazing! I had never been to Iceland before but Thorvaldur gave me lots of advice on where to go and what to see that I had a great introduction to the island's southern part. He offers great food, wonderful company and a really interesting place. I was there with other workawayers which was great since we could do sightseeing… read more

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19 Jul 2016

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Freya et sa soeur Myrte sont juste les workaway PARFAITS!!!!
Gentilles, discrètes, attentionnées, travailleuses, joyeuses et positives.... un bonheur de les avoir reçues à la maison.... merci les filles!!!
A bientôt chez nous et belle continuation

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19 Jul 2016

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On a eu la chance que ma soeur pouvait m´accompanier pour aller chez Julie, ce qui a superbien marché même si ma soeur ne parlait pas le francais et moi pas l´espagnol!
Julie le sait déjà mais pour tous les gens après nous: ce projet est superintéressant avec des personnes extraordinaires! Le travail était honnet, varié et bien échangé avec les… read more

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15 Jun 2016

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Merci beaucoup Martin&Ness pour votre feedback si gentil!! De vous je ne peux pas dire de moindre mots: c´était un séjour inoubliable!! Je suis restée seulement pendent deux semaines parce qu´ils m´ont donné l´opportunité de faire un workaway chez une amie à une auberge assez proche (avec une vue tellement belle), pour ce qui je vous remercie… read more

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13 Jun 2016

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C'est dur de nos jours de trouver une personne fiable et qui aime le travail manuel.Freya est un cadeau du ciel,Elle est autonome,toujours pretes a apprendre de nouvelle choses,Il s'agit de lui montrer une tache 1 fois ,tu es certain qu'elle le fera avec un grand plaisir et a la perfection.Freya es une personne devoue,elle adore toutes les animaux… read more

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5 Jun 2016

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Il y a quelque jours maintenant que j´ai quitté cette famille et elle me manque déjà: c´était un acceuil tellement chaleureux!! Je n´ai pas pu désirer une famille plus généreuse que celle-ci, je me sentais comme chez moi! Merci beaucoup Alex pour tout ce que tu m´as appris, je te souhaite une bonne continuation avec la ferme - mais je sais qu´avec… read more

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