Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Sydney, Australia - from Jul 2026 until Sep 2026 View all -
Description
My name is Kate, I come from the Blue Mountains in Australia.
I've done many different volunteering project around Europe and Indonesia.
and really love meeting people from other countries.
My passion is building and working on ecological projects.
I have over seven years of experience with renovating, tiling, carpentry, eco building- cob, strawbale, wattle & daub, aircrete. And a little bit of plumbing work.
And also experience in Permaculture, irrigation systems and animal care.
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Interests
TechnologyMusicWater sportsSustainabilitySailing / BoatingPlant carePetsOutdoor activitiesGardeningCooking & foodCarpentryBooksArt & designBeachAnimalsYoga / WellnessVan lifePhotographyNatureHikingFitnessFarmingDrawing & paintingDIY & craftsCultureCharity workCampingArchitectureAdventure sports -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: FluentMore 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. -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Light maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Languages
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
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More details about your skills
Work Experience:
Building experience in:
Straw bale, Cob, Wattle & Daub (Tudor),
Aircraft dome rendering/plastering.
All types of cutting on a table saw
Plastering
Cutting and laying tiles
Silaconing
Plumbing
Laying floor boards
Installing ceiling beams
Installing metal beams
Concreting
Sanding & Sand blasting
Painting/Lacquering
Use of jigsaw, circular saw, drill, dremel, nail gun.
Gardening;
I have experience in permaculture, irrigation systems and animal care -
Age
40
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
The work was nice and varied, he appreciates your input and beach is a beautiful area.
We really enjoyed ping pong & music nights, and fell in love with here which is a nature paradise away from the usual rat race.
The work was nice and varied & we … read more
Dave is a friendly and chilled out host and a thoughtfull boss.
Very much enjoyed our of an evening and hope to go back some time
Cheers! :)
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Feedback
The work was nice and varied, he appreciates your input and beach is a beautiful area.
We really enjoyed ping pong & music nights, and fell in love with here which is a nature paradise away from the usual rat race.
The work was nice and varied & we … read more
Dave is a friendly and chilled out host and a thoughtfull boss.
Very much enjoyed our of an evening and hope to go back some time
Cheers! :)
Doing more than was ever expected of her!
Her skills in renovation were incredible!
She can plaster, tile, wood work, paint, mend things.....the list is endless!
She was great company and cooked too AND was an animal lover!
What more can you want!
Pass this way again soon Kate!
I learnt a lot of different things renovating, and always felt appreciated for the work i did.
It was a great experience being surrounded by friendly animals and good food and company of a night, and a host with such a good sense of … read more
They're very welcoming hosts and the work is varied and interesting.
some of my favorite things where picking wild mushrooms in the hills, goat herding, Eco Building and hours of good company in the evenings.
I quite often feel home sick for the farm … read more