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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
I love being outside and hiking. Playing ukulele. ( don't worry I will find somewhere quiet to play), reading. I am attempting and struggeling to learn Spanish.
My next destination:
Ireland - from Jul 2022 View all
Description
Hi!
My name is Laurie, I am 26 from the Netherlands.
I quit my job (elderly care) in january 2022, and have been travelling with workaway since.
So far, I 've been to Spain, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Finland, Portugal, Slovenia, Hungary, Montenegro and Albania.
Workaway projects included: renovation, off the grid living, building with natural materials, looking after animals, housekeeping, painting and much more.
I have also worked in hostels, a campsite, a kiwi orchard and as an elf in Lapland.
I love animals, being outside, getting to know people, playing music, reading.
If you have any questions feel free to message me.
Interests
MountainSelf developmentWritingPetsOutdoor activitiesNatureMusicMovies & TVLGBTQHikingFarmingCultureCharity workCooking & foodCampingBeachBooksAnimals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: FluentMore details about my language interests
I am learning Spanish but am a beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Charity Work
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
More details about your skills
At home, I work with people with disabilties and with elderly people. I have also had cleaning/housekeeping jobs and have worked on a kiwifruit farm. I am patient, trustworthy and flexible.
Not afraid to get my hands dirty and eager to learn.
Age
27
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
-Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Feedback
I shouldn't have worried.
The place is so beautiful. I felt really connected with nature and the people there.
The food was amazing.
Jana and Martin (the long term volunteers) were in charge for about half of the time I was… read more
The time I was there there was 1 other workawayer, with whom I got along very well.
The work was varied, and we did some gardening, painting (inside and outside) ,weeding , cleaning, strimming and other odd jobs.
Catherine walked us around showing us… read more
He has teached me a lot about construction.
The atmosphere was great, the place is beautiful and comfortable. Loved the animals, the hiking (Raimon was dropping me off in the most beautiful places), the people and the food. I could only stay 2… read more
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Feedback
I shouldn't have worried.
The place is so beautiful. I felt really connected with nature and the people there.
The food was amazing.
Jana and Martin (the long term volunteers) were in charge for about half of the time I was… read more
The time I was there there was 1 other workawayer, with whom I got along very well.
The work was varied, and we did some gardening, painting (inside and outside) ,weeding , cleaning, strimming and other odd jobs.
Catherine walked us around showing us… read more
He has teached me a lot about construction.
The atmosphere was great, the place is beautiful and comfortable. Loved the animals, the hiking (Raimon was dropping me off in the most beautiful places), the people and the food. I could only stay 2… read more
The work was quite diverse, different tasks. Jason makes sure you don't do the same thing too long.
I wasn't sure if living off the grid would be something I would enjoy, but I LOVED it.
Jason is very organised but at the same time open to new ideas and open for change, which is… read more
We did painting inside and outside, cleaning , collecting some wood & pinecones and some other odd jobs. The work was very do-able, not too hard.
We had very nice lunches and dinners together.
Guy showed me the beautiful area, we went to Ronda to see the easter procession, had amazing lunch at a local… read more
