Jolyn

Canada
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I am currently

At home

My next destination:
South Africa
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Description

Hello,
My name's Jo and I'm from Vancouver Island. I love being outdoors, whether that be hiking, sailing, kayaking, fishing or just out exploring the coast with my dog. I work as a Commercial Diver and Fishing Guide and like observing/photographing wildlife. I am currently now working for the ambulance service and going to Paramedic school. I enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone to learn and experience new things.
Interests

Writing

Plant care

Music

Photography

Team sports

Water sports

Van life

Sailing / Boating

Nature

Outdoor activities

Farming

Camping

DIY & crafts

Pets

Mountain

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Beach

Art & design

Books

Animals

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
English is my first language, however I am very interested in improving my French.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Teaching

Eco Projects

Art Projects
More details about your skills

- Experience Guiding at a Fishing lodge, helping guests, cleaning boats, packing and weighing fish etc.
- Horses- I volunteered for around 3 months in various countries overseas guiding horseback tours. I used to take lessons when I was younger in both western and English, and love being around horses.
- First Aid- I have a variety of first aid training including 90 hour wilderness first aid, marine first aid, Oxygen administrator etc
- Dog training- I worked as a K9 handler for a security company for two years, I learnt so much and am very interested in dog training. I love dogs and have a wonderful little border collie.
- Diving- I do a variety of work including sea urchin harvesting, underwater rigging/inspection/light construction.
- I have experience operating a variety of boats- tenders, fishing boats, trawlers, sailboats. I have my PCOC and SVOP, MED A3 and ROCM.
Age

25
What else ...

I am very personable and get along well with most everyone. I also enjoy spending time alone with my dog.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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9 Dec 2019

Left by host (Help with rescue dogs and ...) for Workawayer ()

It was lovely to have Jolyn ( and her mother for a few days :)) stay with me for 3 weeks. She did a great job helping with some of the daily chores with the horses (feeding them and getting them to their day field and back) as well as riding them and got on so well with them! She hung right in there after I had a nasty riding accident and was … read more

(Excellent )

29 Sep 2019

Left by host (Help with gardening and care ...) for Workawayer ()

Jolyn stayed at our litle farm for A month. Jolyn is just so easy to be together with, she very easy earned the trust of all the animals and people on the farm. Even the most shy of the horses Fengur, found A friend in Jolyn from the first time They meet. Jolyn is A very good rider, and her calm and easy Way around all animals, just let her train … read more

(Excellent )

29 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with gardening and care ...)

I had an absolutely amazing time at Helle’s farm! I stayed there for a month and I couldn’t have asked for a better Workaway. I learnt so much, from desensitizing horses to training working border collies! The dogs are so friendly and always happy to see you. Helle made me feel very welcome and I quickly felt at home. Everyone There was so nice. … read more

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