Lene

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Description

Hi, My name is Lene, I’m 19 years old and from Germany. I just finished my school this year with a vocational diploma in health and social care, and I’m now taking a year off to gain new experiences, learn about different ways of living, and broaden my horizons.

I’m traveling alone and open to meeting new people. I’m very curious about everyday life in other places and enjoy learning about people’s stories, lifestyles, and cultures. I love spending time in nature and discovering new places.

I’ve already traveled to a few countries in Europe, like the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, France, and Greece. What I enjoyed most was the nature and the people I met.

I’m open to helping with many things – gardening, working with animals, handcrafts, cooking, or trying something completely new. I’m very motivated, quick to learn, and happy to help where needed. I have experience with gardening (my father grows vegetables and fruit), and I’ve cared for various animals (we have chickens now, and we used to have a dog, rabbits, quails...). I also enjoy small practical tasks and DIY projects. I like working in a team, but I can also work independently.

My native language is German. I understand English quite well, but I’m still learning to speak it more confidently – I’d love to improve that and I’m thankful for patience and support.

I’m looking for open-minded hosts who enjoy sharing knowledge and exchanging ideas. I’d love to ask questions, learn new skills, and be part of a shared experience.

Looking forward to connecting with you :)

Interests

Charity work

Photography

Events & social

Sustainability

Music

Self development

Vegetarian or vegan

Farming

Pets

Writing

Plant care

Gardening

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Animals

Winter sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Cycling

Camping

Beach

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I speak German very well and enjoy helping others learn the language. However, I still need support with English, as I'm not yet confident in it. However, I want to learn English because interacting with different people is important to me.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

House sitting

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

More details about your skills

Over the past few years, I’ve gradually gained a variety of hands-on experience, mostly by helping out at home or with small projects. In my father's garden, I’ve helped with starting plants from seed, making cuttings, and growing vegetables and fruit. I really enjoy harvesting and then processing everything afterwards. For example, we’ve made jam, cakes, and juices from what we grew. I also helped regularly with splitting wood, weeding, and cutting trees and bushes.

In addition, I completed a three-week internship at a garden market that works with people with disabilities. That was a great experience and gave me the chance to see how things work there and be part of it.

I’ve also had quite a bit of contact with animals. I’ve taken care of rabbits, chickens, quails, and dogs.

When it comes to manual work, I’ve helped out with various tasks as well. After we had a burst pipe at home, I helped remove the wallpaper, fill and sand the walls. I’ve also sanded and painted doors, and I was involved in removing and installing windows.

Cooking is something I enjoy, too. I especially like cooking with my grandmother, because I always learn a lot from her and her food just tastes the best.

Age

19

What else ...

I'm a little scared, but I'm excited.

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  Special dietary requirements
  I am a vegetarian