KatieMahn

New Zealand
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We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Italy - from Jul 2025 until Aug 2025
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Description
Kia ora, we are Katie (28) and Jack (26) traveling around the Alps from July to mid August and then heading on to Nepal. We are two New Zealanders who have been living in the UK for the past 2-3 years. We are both passionate about getting outdoors and love hiking so we are really looking forward to a summer in the Alps and then exploring the mountains and villages of Nepal. Of course we don't just want to be hiking the whole time, we are seeking a workaway where we can meet new people, experience different cultures and help give back the the communities.

Jack is a Geophysicist with other practical experience including building, gardening, beekeeping and arborist, willing to give anything a go and can pick up new skills quickly.

Katie is a Dietitian, who is passionate about health and good food and is always happy to help out in the kitchen. Previous work experience includes gardening/landscaping, cafe work and child care. Katie has done 4 work aways in the past - all involving hospitality, checking in guests, gardening, child care and cleaning.

Together we are both not afraid to get our hands dirty, happy to do any work required and are looking forward to meeting new people.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Winter sports
Sustainability
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Politics / Social justice
Outdoor activities
Performing arts
Pets
History
Photography
Music
Hiking
Mountain
Fitness
Gardening
Cycling
Farming
Culture
Dancing
Events & social
Charity work
Cooking & food
Camping
Books
Beach
Astronomy
Adventure sports
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
Teaching English, learning other languages
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Languages
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Creating/ Cooking family meals
DIY and building projects
More details about your skills
Gardening, cooking, cleaning, babysitting, help learning English, housekeeping, greeting guests, administration, social media, building, beekeeping, track maintenance
Age
28 & 26
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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19 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help on our beautiful, ...)

My time spent at this workaway was definitely a highlight of my travels! Theresa and Ian are lovely, accommodating hosts who take good care of you and ensure that you see a lot of the beautiful area. The work was exactly as described, around 2.5 hours of cleaning the campers barn which was fine and involved meeting and chatting to lots of nice… read more

(Excellent )

9 Sep 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Katie was our first workawayer, and she was just amazing. Although only with us for just over two weeks, she fitted in so easily and quickly it felt like she'd been here for ages, and was a great help during a very busy time. She was very quick to pick up on what needed doing, and extremely reliable and responsible. Every job we asked her to do… read more

(Excellent )

19 Sep 2019

Left by host (Volunteer at an off-grid, ...) for Workawayer ()

Katie volunteered with us for two weeks at the end of August and we would have happily hosted her for longer. Working with another volunteer they formed a great team. Her easy going nature and sense of humour meant she was a joy to be around. On a practical level she was a great “all rounder” but her enthusiasm for cooking and working in the… read more

(Excellent )

17 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Volunteer at an off-grid, ...)

My time spent at the Camp was one of the best experiences I have had on my travels! I spent 2 weeks here at the end of August and that was not long enough! Steve and Denise are so lovely and instantly make you feel at home. My days were spent either in the gardens or helping out with cooking in the kitchen. The work was always enjoyable and never… read more

(Excellent )

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