Lorraine & Derval

Ireland
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Travel information

We are currently

Travelling
Description

My main motivation is the desire to meet new people and forge friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. I'm currently on a career break, wanting to get away from my office desk to explore more of this beautiful planet. I enjoy cooking and love spending time in nature be that a peaceful forest walk with my dog or a rejuvenating sea swim. I'm an avid gardener and love tending to my allotment. I'm also passionate about expressing myself creatively through multiple mediums such as writing, reading, art, pottery and dancing my heart out to 80's hits.
Interests

Self development

Pets

Farming

Events & social

Culture

Charity work

Writing

Plant care

Photography

Performing arts

Music

Languages

History

Gardening

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Books

Art & design

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Dancing

Cycling

Camping

Beach

Vegetarian or vegan
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I would like to improve my French and could teach English.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:

Being an elderly companion

Charity Work

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting
More details about your skills

I 've worked in customer service all my life in both hospitality and admin, so I have great communication skills and love meeting new people.
I am a qualified special needs assistance and have an up to date first aid certificate.
I love children, cooking and gardening and have lots of experience in each of these areas.
Age

57 & 19
What else ...

I love hiking, swimming, painting, gardening and reading.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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28 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at our monkey sanctuary ...)

Wow, there are not enough words to say what an amazing workaway adventure I had at the sanctuary. The work can be hard but it is very rewarding, you really feel like you are helping the monkeys living here. Everybody works as apart of a big team and the dedication of the interns and staff is plain to see. They really do an amazing job. There is … read more

(Excellent )

28 May 2026

Left by host (Help at our monkey sanctuary ...) for Workawayer ()

Lorraine was a fantastic person to host, she was friendly and easy to chat to, as well as being incredibly hard working and was willing to get stuck into each and every task. Lorraine was a great support in helping us look after the monkeys in our care. Thank you, Lorraine!

(Excellent )