Linda

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Animal care, gardening interesting projects, new adventures

Description

Hi, I'm from New Zealand with experience in animal care, organic gardening, property management administration, community support work, tourist driving, retail, factory work, with a wide range of practical and people skills. I am easy going by nature, but conscientious - if I say I will do a task - I will. I show initiative, value clear communication and pride myself on being flexible and adaptable to support the needs of all involved in a project if I can. I am 59 but don't let that put you off, I'm fit, healthy and capable (check out photo of me painting in Sri Lanka last year) have a ‘can do’ attitude and enjoy a challenge. I am sensitive to the needs of people and all beings around me.
I love adventures in other countries, meeting new people and supporting those particularly caring for rescued animals. I have worked with animals and people for the SPCA, the Humane Society and volunteered in programs and shelters in India, Eastern Europe, Pacific Islands and Asia. I was assistant to an English teacher for 3 weeks last year in Sri Lanka. I have my own garden and enjoy working others gardens, and projects on their property including painting and cleaning. Happy to support people in their homes and in daily life. I live a simple life in a small basic home in a relatively remote part of rural New Zealand. I love nature, particularly the sea, swimming, kayaking, walking, reading, Qi gong, writing and gardening. I do not need entertaining, yet enjoy some shared time working together and conversation. I prefer to be accommodated in a private, self contained space where I am happy for the most part to purchase and make my own meals and have some time to myself in the evenings.

Interests

Cooking & food

Gardening

Charity work

Vegetarian or vegan

Nature

Animals

Politics / Social justice

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Light maintenance

Animal Care

Light gardening

More details about your skills

I have a range skills from practical hands on animal care skills, gardening, driving, cleaning through to managing the daily work flow, logistics and supervising others. I've worked in the responsible roles - Quality control in a dog management program and as the primary point of contact in helping resolve animal welfare issues in rural small town New Zealand. I have also facilitated job seekers courses. I enjoy researching and writing particularly about animal welfare and social justice issues. I have the communication, people and computer skills required to work with others but I'm just as happy mucking out and getting on with things unsupervised.

Age

59

What else ...

I give 100% to what ever I commit to take on. If you think I can be of service to your project please message me.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  My diet is plant-based