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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Japan - from Sep 2024 until Oct 2025 View all
Description
Hey we're Lauren and Jesse!
Were an Canadian/Kiwi couple moving to Japan from New Zealand for 12 months from September 2024! Lauren will be in Japan from the start of September and Jesse is joining in October!
Currently we are looking for a placement for the winter season (Dec-Mar) in the Nagano prefecture!
Lauren:
I am a Namibian/Canadian who has been living in New Zealand for the past two years, but in September 2024 I am making my way to Japan! I consider myself an easy going person who loves to immerse themselves in new experiences and to learn from what other people have to offer. My passions seem to be rooted in nature as I am avid hiker, skier, rock climber and slackliner.
I have experience in customer service, hospitality, cleaning, cooking and childcare. Being from Canada, I also have an immense experience in snow removal, driving in snowy conditions and ski season work. In 2022, I travelled across Europe and helped with several workaways in Italy and Portugal where I helped with permaculture gardening, cleaning, cooking and small building projects.
have also taken 4 years of Japanese, but like any language, I need practice speaking it in order to get better.
I am so excited to visit Japan and help out where I can!
Jesse:
I'm a Kiwi with a love of all things outdoors, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. I'm joining Lauren in Japan at the end of October and cant wait to enjoy the Japanese Culture and snow!
I'm great wherever you want to put me and also strive to do my best! All my previous workaway experiences have been amazing on both sides and i'm really looking forward to doing some more! I'm very practical and excel at this type of work but have a wide range of experience including customer service, guiding, snow removal, cooking and cleaning, driving in winter snow and ice, ski and board technician, operating power tools and equipment, guiding, money handling, ski season work, back country skiing, baby sitting and anything in-between!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Plant care
Pets
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Nature
Events & social
Hiking
Languages
Gardening
Camping
Books
Culture
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Intermediate
Afrikaans: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I graduated from the University of British Columbia with a double major in English literature and English linguistics, and have worked as an English teacher overseas. I am also keen to learn more Japanese.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Being an elderly companion
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
General Maintenance
Languages
DIY and building projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Lauren:
I have worked as a teacher overseas and as a tutor, so I have a fair amount of experience with children. I am also familiar with permaculture, landscaping, gardening, and painting. Overall, I am a hardworking person who is willing to learn and can adapt to new tasks.
Jesse:
Customer Service - I've worked in multiple customer service based roles so know how to look after customers!
Anything Practical/DIY - Lot of experience in numerous positions and situations building, general maintenance, mechanical work, carpentry, ski and board tuning, landscaping
Management - My professional work requires a lot of project management and organization so I'm no stranger to this and responsibility!
Winter driving - I have a IDP and lots of experience driving in heavy snow and icy conditions.
Other skills include - Cleaning, cooking, babysitting, computer literacy and financials/money handling
Age
27 & 29
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
these guys were a great help, did their tasks well, were punctual, always polite and really keen.
we enjoyed some great chat during a meal or 2 together , they are the type of people you can invite into your house .
including in their help in some construction and renovation, also keeping our veggie plot… read more
!!!
She integrated seamlessly, was highly conscientious, a great communicator and guest, and kicked ass in gardening and around the house. That tomato soup.
Lauren, you were a real delight to host and know from all of us that you are very welcome back here.
Enjoy New… read more
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these guys were a great help, did their tasks well, were punctual, always polite and really keen.
we enjoyed some great chat during a meal or 2 together , they are the type of people you can invite into your house .
including in their help in some construction and renovation, also keeping our veggie plot… read more
!!!
She integrated seamlessly, was highly conscientious, a great communicator and guest, and kicked ass in gardening and around the house. That tomato soup.
Lauren, you were a real delight to host and know from all of us that you are very welcome back here.
Enjoy New… read more
