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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
United Kingdom - from Dec 2019 View all
Description
I have been doing Workaway now for five years, the first year with my daughter and then on my own. I have my own accommodation, if necessary, being a self converted mini bus to motorhome. I also have a small travelling companion, Oscar, my Bichon Bolognaise. I have been helping out Shirley, a now good friend, for about two years helping look after her many dogs, general maintenance about the house and property, cleaning, decorating, gardening and cooking. There will be pictures of work I have done. Anything else you need to know please do not hesitate to ask.
Interests
NatureHikingVan lifeGardeningCarpentryAnimalsPetsDIY & craftsBooksPhotographyCooking & food
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Jacqui - Office skills, computer/internet, cleaning, gardening , DIY general maintenance, animals, children
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Age
62
Nationality
British
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
15/01/2020
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Busy horsey mum, looking for ...)
I stayed at Marcha' s for two weeks. I was welcomed and there is plenty to do. Marcia keeps a white board to remind herself of things that need doing which is very useful and a requirement of common sense and ability to work under your own steam is necessary. Martha's profile is true re cooking your own meals as the family timetable is a bit… read more
(Excellent
)
23/01/2017
Left by host (Volunteers for different ...) for Workawayer (Jacqui)
Jaqui and Hanna were this summer with us.
They are great workers and very easy to live with.
Jaqui the project of the waterfall is not yet built but your child is the chosen and before the summer we will build.
Thank you for the experience and we hope to see you soon in your next trip.
We hope you have the mini bus active !!!!
They are great workers and very easy to live with.
Jaqui the project of the waterfall is not yet built but your child is the chosen and before the summer we will build.
Thank you for the experience and we hope to see you soon in your next trip.
We hope you have the mini bus active !!!!
(Excellent
)
25/07/2016
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Volunteers for different ...)
We were only with Lucas and Elena for 11 days but really enjoyed our time with them Lucas is a great cook and we were made to feel we were part of the family.
We helped out with the organic farming, setting up irrigation system, nearly finishing off the pond for the natural filtration of the swimming pool. I (Jacqui) was disappointed that we… read more
We helped out with the organic farming, setting up irrigation system, nearly finishing off the pond for the natural filtration of the swimming pool. I (Jacqui) was disappointed that we… read more
(Excellent
)
05/09/2016
Left by host (Strong and fit workawayers ...) for Workawayer (Jacqui)
Another successful workaway experience with Jacqui and Hannah. Really appreciated their help, especially with the changeovers in our gite, which we would not have managed without them. Completely competent to be left unsupervised and using their own initiative for all manner of tasks. The garden and the house look great! (I promise to look… read more
(Excellent
)
05/09/2016
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Strong and fit workawayers ...)
Phillipa and Allan were our last hosts before we returned to UK and we certainly ended this trip in style. They are a lovely couple and we felt very comfortable with them and had a great month. The work was varied, Hannah got stuck into painting fences and furniture and Jacqui into gardening, wallpapering and office stuff together with a combined… read more
(Excellent
)
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15/01/2020
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Busy horsey mum, looking for ...)
I stayed at Marcha' s for two weeks. I was welcomed and there is plenty to do. Marcia keeps a white board to remind herself of things that need doing which is very useful and a requirement of common sense and ability to work under your own steam is necessary. Martha's profile is true re cooking your own meals as the family timetable is a bit… read more
(Excellent
)
23/01/2017
Left by host (Volunteers for different ...) for Workawayer (Jacqui)
Jaqui and Hanna were this summer with us.
They are great workers and very easy to live with.
Jaqui the project of the waterfall is not yet built but your child is the chosen and before the summer we will build.
Thank you for the experience and we hope to see you soon in your next trip.
We hope you have the mini bus active !!!!
They are great workers and very easy to live with.
Jaqui the project of the waterfall is not yet built but your child is the chosen and before the summer we will build.
Thank you for the experience and we hope to see you soon in your next trip.
We hope you have the mini bus active !!!!
(Excellent
)
25/07/2016
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Volunteers for different ...)
We were only with Lucas and Elena for 11 days but really enjoyed our time with them Lucas is a great cook and we were made to feel we were part of the family.
We helped out with the organic farming, setting up irrigation system, nearly finishing off the pond for the natural filtration of the swimming pool. I (Jacqui) was disappointed that we… read more
We helped out with the organic farming, setting up irrigation system, nearly finishing off the pond for the natural filtration of the swimming pool. I (Jacqui) was disappointed that we… read more
(Excellent
)
05/09/2016
Left by host (Strong and fit workawayers ...) for Workawayer (Jacqui)
Another successful workaway experience with Jacqui and Hannah. Really appreciated their help, especially with the changeovers in our gite, which we would not have managed without them. Completely competent to be left unsupervised and using their own initiative for all manner of tasks. The garden and the house look great! (I promise to look… read more
(Excellent
)
05/09/2016
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Strong and fit workawayers ...)
Phillipa and Allan were our last hosts before we returned to UK and we certainly ended this trip in style. They are a lovely couple and we felt very comfortable with them and had a great month. The work was varied, Hannah got stuck into painting fences and furniture and Jacqui into gardening, wallpapering and office stuff together with a combined… read more
(Excellent
)
31/07/2016
Left by host (Help us with our small ...) for Workawayer (Jacqui)
It was great to have Jacqui and Hannah. They helped us by setting our watering system in our vegetable garden and other little jobs. They worked very well and we enjoyed sharing meals and conversations with them. We hardy recommend the carrot cake they ade for us, it weas very nyamy! Imma enjoyed the evening suwmming with Jacqui in the water… read more
(Very good
)
13/07/2016
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Help us with our small ...)
We were only a week with Josep-Miquel and Imma and really enjoyed our stay with them. They are a lovely couple and made us very welcome. We helped finish off the irrigation system, clearing weeds and helping at meal times. It's very hot so a swim in the nearby reservoir is very welcome and the view is from picture postcard scenes. It would be… read more
(Excellent
)
14/07/2016
Left by host (Help in our home and little ...) for Workawayer (Jacqui)
Hi, you have been our first Workawayers and you help a lot. Thanks for coming. I wish we met in the future. Enjoy your voyage. Gabi and Cris.
(Good
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06/07/2016
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Help in our home and little ...)
We stayed with Gabi and Cris for two weeks and thoroughly enjoyed our fime with them. They are a lovely family and make you feel very welcome and comfortable. We helped cleaning their rental houses, babysitting, watering, cleaning and house/pet sitting when they went away for a week. The work is not onerous at all and they are a very relaxed… read more
(Excellent
)
26/06/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacqui)
Jacqui and Hannah did some great jobs for us. They worked so hard and made a real difference to the outside and the inside of the cave. Thank you so much for helping us and all the best with your travels.
(Excellent
)
20/06/2016
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Please help finish our cave ...)
We stayed with Ele and her mum for two weeks although Ele had to go back to UK for most of that time so we kept Elsabe company. In that time we helped clean up the yard, shifting sand and rubble and tidying. Inside the cave we organised the storeroom, painted, chipped out a small alcove and holes for curtain and wardrobe rails, helped with… read more
(Excellent
)
27/04/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacqui)
Jacqui and Hannah make a good team and I enjoyed their stay with me. Jacqui is amazing and is not daunted by any task. She made a super cupboard under my stairs and shelves to keep my stuff in order. She painted the stairs, front door and bedroom door. Always anticipating what had to be done., and sharing. In the other chores. She also… read more
(Excellent
)
25/04/2016
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Help with our dogs in Cauhape ...)
We joined Shirley back at the beginning of January only expecting to stay 6 weeks but this was extended to 8 weeks and we have actually only just left now on the 25 April, nearly four months later!
Shirley is a wonderful,friendly and welcoming host and now a very good friend. She goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. All of her dogs… read more
Shirley is a wonderful,friendly and welcoming host and now a very good friend. She goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. All of her dogs… read more
(Excellent
)
04/01/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacqui)
Jaqui and here daughter, Hannah, stayed with me for about 3 weeks. They were great helpers and always did their tasks without complaint. They helped with gardening, pruning trees, decorating and everyday household chores, they were no trouble whatsoever and are two great people. If you get the chance to host them, then take it with open arms, from… read more
(Excellent
)
04/01/2016
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Help with weeding and pruning ...)
Russell is a great host, the work is interesting and varied but never exceeding a person's capabilities. We painted, cleaned, and helped with necessary seasonable chores around the garden and land. Russell has a lovely home and the rooms we were given were very clean and comfortable. Russell is a very good cook (his home made chips are a treat).… read more
(Excellent
)
28/11/2015
Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host
(Help around the property, ...)
Simon and Suzanne were our first workaway hosts and we could not have asked for a better introduction into the workaway world. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Simon and Suzanne. We felt like part of the family, welcomed and valued. The work was never more than we could manage and was interesting and varied. We learned a lot and would… read more
(Excellent
)
28/11/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacqui)
Jacqui and Hannah are excellent helpers. They are 100% reliable and worked hard on a number of projects, both outside in the garden and with the animals and inside on housework and renovation jobs. Jacqui is a problem-solver with good DIY skills, and she also demonstrated superior office skills by sorting through and filing some paperwork that had… read more
(Excellent
)