Juliette

From: France

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Norway
Travel dates
01/01/2020 - 31/10/2021
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hi everyone!

I am a 27-year-old french girl. I have quit my job of computer science engineer in March 2020, in order to follow my passion of sports and outdoor living, and to find a professional orientation that suited me.
I am currently a volunteer in In The Same Boat (ITSB) since March. As such, I am a part of a crew living on a sailboat, going from beach to beach to pick up plastic, in Northern Norway. I started quite early in the year, so I had a good taste of working under the snow! It is very physical work, as we run around, up and down islands while carrying heavy bags, picking several tons of plastic every day. I also passed my boat licence there I had planned to stay only two months, but I liked it so much that I am now planning on staying until December.
My plan for later is to get an education as an arctic guide. I would like to find a workaway that is in that spirit: working in the nature, if possible with tourists, in rough weather conditions. I also would like to have a workaway that involves physical work. Indeed, before leaving France, I used to play rugby and practice weightlifting; I kept on exercising while working in ITSB, and the actual work also kept me in a good shape.
The very best would be to work in a sled dog kennel.

French is my native language, and I speak English fluently. I am learning Norwegian - I can hold a basic conversation. I also speak a bit of Russian.
People describe me as chill, easy-going and open-minded.
I am easily pleased : I am used to sharing a bedroom with lots of people for long periods of times, I can sleep on any surface, and I eat anything. I am easily entertained, and I love learning new skills.
One of the atmospheres I love the most is an international atmosphere, with lots of people from around the world. I also love to be totally immersed in a country's daily life - and I think workaway is perfect for that.
Anything new, foreign or uncommon is exciting for me.

I am experienced in the culture-sharing world, as I did quite a lot of couchsurfing : I had over thirty surfers at my place during one month and a half last year - you can check my couchsurfing profile : Juliette Rouëssé.
Also, I hosted a few workawayers for two months to help me renovate my appartment (https://www.workaway.info/en/host/128149476668).
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Language practice
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Here is the skills and experiences I think can be useful for you.
- I have a boat license
- I have played a lot of sports (amongst which weightlifting, running, and 12 years of rugby), so I'll be able - and happy ! to work outside and do physical work. I am currently in a good shape, as I have been working for more than six months picking up plastic (which includes a lot of running around uphill and downhill, while carrying heavy bags). I have also been doing workouts with the boat crew in addition to that work.
- I can speak French (my mother tongue), and English. I have already given French and English private lessons. I speak a bit of norwegian and russian.
I love using my language skills, so I would be very glad to help you with translation work.
- I can help you with basic computer problems, as I am a computer science engineer.
- I have experience working with kids, as I babysat a lot for a year, two years ago. I get on very well with them.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Norwegian: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
Age
28
What else ...
I also like to discover new activities, new places, new people. I am easily happy and excited.
I can play a little bit of guitare, and I love to discover new music, especially electronic music, but also local and traditional music.
There are three experiences that I would love to have as a workawayer :
- a sailing experience (done!)
- an experience in a temple (maybe a buddhist temple?)
- an experience in a farm or kennel
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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14/10/2020

Left by host (Help save the oceans from ...) for Workawayer (Juliette)

Juliette have not only made a great impression, but a great impact! She is for sure an entertainer, that likes to be in the center of the action, but same time a caring person that makes sure everyone around her is OK.

When everyone else was sitting inside the warm cabin of Bruce, our largest workboat, Juliette was standing outside like a… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host for (Help save the oceans from ...)

I was planning on joining for two months, but six months later, I am still here, and not ready to leave yet!

I have learnt about boat life, which is not only a set of technical skills to have, but also a mindset - teamwork, sense of initiative and responsibility, problem solving state of mind...
Of course, I also learnt about marine litter, by… read more seeing it myself, by hearing about the experience of the crews and the volunteers, and by meeting people of the local community or specialists who sometimes join for cleanups or sorting operations.

Rolf and Karl are amazing, trustworthy capitains, who belive in the project and in the volunteers. They support you in the development of your interests, and are always ready to teach. They are very interesting to talk to and truly care about their crew. I can also say all the same about the amazing skippers I had, Runa and Dominique.

In addition to the crew, I made amazing friends amongst the volunteer; I'm talking real long-term friendship, with crazy people who share the same interests as me, or broadened my horizon of interest by sharing theirs. These are friendships where you have meaningful and rich exchanges, because we lived through a lot of intense things together (tough work, adventure, discoveries, projects...). Also, living 24/7 together in a small space makes you know each other very well!

The rythm of travel is perfect : we stay a few weeks in each place, long enough to get to know people in those place, and to get into the community, but short enough so that we can see quite a lot of this beautiful coastline!

About the work rythm, it changes from one team to the other, and depends on the weather. It is a lovely work (you get to be in the nature, see amazing landscapes, animals, islands), but not an easy one, especially when the weather is not nice. Luckily, the spirits are up, as you always have people in the team to lift them! Get ready for hard work!
Also, keep in mind that living on a boat could be a work in itself and is very time-consuming : cleaning the sailboat and the working boat everyday, cooking, washing the dishes, organizing the boat, the beach cleaning gear, checking the state of the boat, filling the tanks, food shopping... and that doesn't stop on rest days. Between the work, the socializing time, and the exploring, you will have very little time for yourself.

It is hard to sum up so many amzing experiences in one post, but just know that it is a life-changing experience, for the best!

Thank you so much to Rolf, Karl, Runa, Domi and all the crew for making this experience what it was for me!

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