Lena

Austria
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Hi everyone! 😊

I’m a 27-year-old woman from Austria, who loves spending her summer holidays discovering new places and ways of life. Having already travelled around the world and spent most of that time staying with Workaway hosts, I’ve gained quite a bit of experience when it comes to living together as a host and a volunteer.
My Workaway adventure actually began quite by chance, and I soon realised that it’s the very best way for me to travel. I enjoy becoming part of families, getting to know their way of life and their philosophy, immersing myself deeply in the country’s culture, and taking home more than just photos from my travels.
I´m a responsible, kind-hearted, creative and open-minded person who enjoy talking to people and getting to know different cultures.🌏

I finished my education to a kindergartenteacher and worked in this job almost one year after. After studying at the university I now work as a speech and language therapist with kids. I work intensively with child development and with different concepts to accompany children between 0-6. In my job, I support educators in dealing with challenging children oder children with special needs, advise parents on child language development and do therapy with children from 0-15. An appreciative and empathetic approach is especially important to me.

My grandparents also ran a farm until recently, which is why I am familiar with the daily life and tasks on the farm and in dealing with animals. We have a large garden at home and grow our own fruit and vegetables there. Everything is organic and I really appreciate the opportunity to cook and eat home-grown food! 👩🏼‍🍳😋

In my free time I play some flute and guitar🎸, sing - no day is passing by without a catchy tune 🎶, lift weights, do pottery and horseback riding 🏋🏼🏇🏻.

I´m really looking forward to meet you! 😊
Interests
Water sports
Charity work
Beach
Cooking & food
Events & social
Music
Winter sports
Hiking
Pets
Dancing
Self development
Languages
Fitness
DIY & crafts
Outdoor activities
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Farming
Culture
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
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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.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Teaching
More details about your skills
Taking care of children and teaching them is part of my job and fortunately, I would say that´s my passion. 🫶🏻

Taking care of animals: I grew up on a farm with highland cattles, chickens, cats, a horse and a dog. I´ve been riding since I was 6, so I would say that I´m espacially familiar with handling horses. 🐴

Help in and around the house, cooking, general maintainance... I´m willing to help wherever I can and will be just an extra pair of helping hands. 😊
Age
27
What else ...
Can´t wait to meet you and your family and gain some new experiences. 😊
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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5 Sep 2024

Left by host (Help us on our little farm in ...) for Workawayer ()

Lena was an amazing volunteer and has become a true friend. She bonded with our son at first sight, even with the language barrier (they made up a whole new language while playing). She is playful, thoughtful, sweet and funny, with lots of great stories to share. She is mindfull of house chores even without being asked and diligent and hardworking… read more

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24 Aug 2024

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Nothing but love for this adorable family! 🥰 From the first moment I felt at home and welcome and the communication beforehand was warm and very supportive. Life with Marina, Ronny and Lume feels very "light" and full of life and they took great care of my well-being.
Ps: Ronny cooks the best Brazilian food I have eaten so far on my journey… read more

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19 Aug 2024

Left by host (Hawaiian family farmstead ...) for Workawayer ()

Lena was an all star!

Great energy, great help, sharp thinker.

Bring new ideas to the table to help better our spot. Welcome back anytime she wants! Mahalo again Lena!🤙 aloha

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12 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Hawaiian family farmstead ...)

I have lost my heart to Kauai! 🤩 My time at the hostel has definitely catapulted Kauai to number 1 on my list of travel destinations so far. The whole crew became a little family and I really felt at home. 🥰 Having stayed in so many hostels, I can say that there is a special social vibe here. 😊 Brian is a good boss and accommodating in all… read more

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31 Jul 2024

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I spent some time with the family in Peru during a yoga course and an Ayurveda course. During this time, I was responsible for the two girls. I felt very welcome and seen right from the start. My job consisted mainly of helping to prepare everything for the kindergarten, taking them to and picking them up from the kindergarten and then spending… read more

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5 Sep 2024

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24 Aug 2024

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19 Aug 2024

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Lena was an all star!

Great energy, great help, sharp thinker.

Bring new ideas to the table to help better our spot. Welcome back anytime she wants! Mahalo again Lena!🤙 aloha

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12 Jul 2024

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31 Jul 2024

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17 May 2024

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Lena wrote to me a while back asking to stay. Im not normally good with making plans too far in advanced but had a vibe about lena so we kept communitcation open and found a way to make it work.
Boy was i glad i did.
She was a breath of German air for me !!!
To have convos on German and have her help around the house was amazing.
Thankyou Lena… read more

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10 May 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience typical Kiwi ...)

I spent 10 wonderful days with Sheree, Guy, Ryleigh and Eleanor. From the very first second I felt very comfortable and warmly welcomed. The house, the garden and the surroundings are an absolute feel-good place, which the family and especially the children breathe life into. ✨
The children are adorable, funny, helpful and up for anything. Eleanor… read more

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29 Apr 2024

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My time with Vee, Todd, Marlo and Millie was amazing! 😊 I felt very welcome and quickly felt like part of the family. My work didn't really feel like work, as I simply helped out in everyday life (household, laundry, garden...) and repainted the Cubby. Marlo really enjoys playing football and cricket and has done his best to teach me the rules and… read more

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27 Apr 2024

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Lena is simply Amazing!!!
She stayed with us on our farm over the school holidays. She quickly bonded with our two kids and formed a great relationship which they will remember forever.
They really loved having her stay with us. She helped out wherever she could without us having to ask her.
Thank you so much Lena. We hope you will visit us… read more

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26 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Welcome to join our family in ...)

I spent almost three weeks with Kiki's family in Chiang Mai and had a wonderful time! 😊
As we were several workawayers at the same time, we lived in our own house, which was very nice and big! We were together with the children during lessons and with the whole family at dinner. You can write a list for breakfast and lunch and they will do the… read more

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26 Mar 2024

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We absolutely love Lena, she's really an experienced teacher. She prepared the content for class by herself, and her class was lively and interesting. With her help, my kids' German has improved greatly. My kids had a great time with her, especially the water ball fight, which we will always remember. She also took the initiative to do some… read more

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3 Mar 2024

Left by host (Take care of our kids and ...) for Workawayer ()

We had the real pleasure to welcome Lena in our family. After having had contact with her a year before, it was a lucky last minute call that our plans matched with hers. She stayed with our family for three weeks here in Sri Lanka. The first week we lived the family life together, for her to get to know our routines, daily life, and, of course,… read more

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3 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Take care of our kids and ...)

A relatively last-minute chance led me to Angie and Rihan and proved my point again: Everything comes as it is supposed to! ✨I was able to spend some time in February enjoying the paradise of Sri Lanka as part of their family. From the very beginning I felt welcome and warmly hosted. An open dialogue about ideas and wishes on both sides is not… read more

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4 Feb 2024

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Incredibly talented and someone with the potential to be in a leadership position, this is how I can describe Lean in a professional setting.
Personally a good observer, listener, a keen and enthusiastic leaner.
Lena is kind and very accommodative. Well done Lean, let your light shine through.

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4 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Teaching assistants welcome ...)

I was a volunteer at the school for two weeks and felt very comfortable there! 😊All the teachers gave me a warm welcome and I quickly felt part of the team. Reshma, the head of the school, is a really warm person who does her best to make the most of my stay. You can ask her anything and she gives you good tips for trips or restaurants. Thank you… read more

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18 Jan 2024

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Thank you so much dear Lena for being part of my family. It was such a pleasure to have you in our home. We shared so many lovely experiences together and learnt a lot from each others. She is smart, thoughtful and very friendly. It was our pleasure to host her, She was so respectful, kind and calm. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, my shoppings… read more

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18 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our social gatherings, ...)

My stay with Nandini and Babu was a great experience. 🤗
Babu is helpful with any problem, which is really a great relief when you are in India for the first time. 😅 He can tell a lot of stories about religion and culture which is very interesting. We were lucky enough to be with the family during the camel festival and participate in the program… read more

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21 Oct 2023

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Lena was our first workawayer we welcomed on our farm and she was the best what could happen to us! She stayed for the whole month of August and we loved her from the first minute and we had a great time together. She bonded with our children immediately. Especially our little boy Timo loved the extra attention she gave him with playing, singing… read more

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16 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Typical farm life with our ...)

I was lucky to spend my first workaway experience with Aileen and Guido on the farm and what can I say? It could not have come better - the family is really a stroke of luck! From the first moment I felt comfortable, warmly welcomed and part of the family. The life on the farm is a very secluded one, you should be aware that it is not so possible… read more

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