Iryna

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Hiking, extreme sports, sightseeing

Description

Hello! My name is Ira, and my biggest passion is traveling. By profession, I’m a programmer, but right now, I’ve decided to take a long break from work to fully immerse myself in new experiences and explore places I’ve long wanted to visit. I don’t just want to be a tourist—I want to be part of local life, volunteer, and make real connections. That’s why I found Workaway, which seems to offer exactly what I’m looking for in my travels.

I’m new to this platform but definitely not new to traveling. For the past three years, I lived as a digital nomad, working remotely while exploring different cultures. So far, I’ve traveled to more than 20 countries across Europe, but I’ve realized that what truly fulfills me is engaging with people, learning from them, and contributing in meaningful ways.

A few years ago, I did a gap year in Norway, volunteering in a local kommune. It was a life-changing experience where I learned about cultural diversity, teamwork, and practical skills while helping the community. I’ve also volunteered at music and historical reenactment festivals because I love seeing how events come together behind the scenes and working as part of a team.

Beyond that, I have experience with hands-on work, whether it’s helping with animals, crafting, setting up events, or assisting with outdoor activities. I’ve worked as a kayak instructor, helped with horses, and participated in various artistic and creative projects. I’m passionate about art, music, and storytelling—I play the shamanic drum, practice throat singing, and love creating things with my hands. I also train in Krav Maga, enjoy hiking, and appreciate any opportunity to learn something new.

In general, I’m a quick learner, an optimist, and a people person. Whether it’s helping with daily tasks, contributing to a creative project, or assisting at a festival, I’m eager to be involved. I’m excited to meet new people, exchange cultures, and create unforgettable experiences along the way!

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Writing

Music

History

Events & social

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Mountain

Art & design

Self development

Performing arts

Languages

Outdoor activities

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Ukrainian: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Norwegian nynorsk: Beginner

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

General Maintenance

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Languages

Art Projects

More details about your skills

My main job is Web developer.
I am a handy person in different DIY activities such as sewing, knitting.
During my life I had a lot of different hobbies, so the skills I learned so far are:
horse riding, fire show, kayaking and paddling, selling, drawing and painting, bow shooting and much more

Age

30

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  Special dietary requirements