From: Germany
Individual account
United Kingdom
01/04/2019 - 31/08/2019
Hello!
My name is Julia and I come from Cologne, Germany, where I finished my B.A. to become a secondary teacher in English and Geography last summer. I decided it's time for a break and moved to Aberdeen, where I spent 7 wonderful months as a volunteer in a community for children and young adults with special needs.
Now that my tended time here is almost over I feel like I am still far too curious about this country to go home. I want to see more of the beautiful nature, meet more people and gather further experience in different fields of work. I am a social and active person who likes to be around and engage with people, but I also appreciate the stillness and peace that lie in the countryside. Generally, I like to be outside, surrounded by nature and fresh air, hiking, doing sports or just for a walk with an interesting conversation partner. I love music, food, good books and a good laugh.
I am looking forward to meeting you and having an interesting and enriching experience with you.
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
Elderly Companion
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Charity work
Language practice
Teaching
I have a degree in teaching English and Geography, worked several years as a waitress in the gastronomy and as a student assistant in schools. I have some experience working at a hostel reception, as I spontaniously covered a friend for two weeks last year. Ever since being a pupil myself I have had constant babysitting jobs with a close connection to the families until today.
The last 7 months I have lived and worked in a nearly self-sustained community for people with special needs, where my daily tasks included carework for the students, doing farm and garden work, cleaning, cooking, crafts and all sorts of other tasks that spontaniously came up.
I enjoy cooking and baking and love singing and making music (I used to play the trumpet and am part of a Samba drums-group where I play the snare drums).
All in all, I would describe myself as a quick learner and practical person, who can follow instructions and is open to new tasks and challenges. I don't shy away from taking on responsibilities and am happy to learn new skills!
English, German, French
24
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
