Maike

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I am currently

Description

I'm in my mid-twenties and I’ve just completed my midwifery studies in Germany. From now on, I’m as free as a bird and planning to travel to the Americas in June — starting in Canada and continuing on to Central America.

I’m interested in community life and can easily see myself living in a community in the future. I would love the opportunity to join and experience different communities, living and working together to learn from their ways of life.

I like gardening. I worked for nearly seven years in an organic nursery and at the market. I just get excited to see plants growing!
I enjoy being outdoors and I am happy to get my hands dirty with whatever work needs to be done. I also enjoy hiking, swimming, surfing, and just spending time in nature, so I’m always up for outdoor activities.

I love cooking - especially when I can share the meal. I’m always excited to learn new recipes.
I’m also comfortable managing household tasks and caring for animals and I see well what work needs to be done.
I would like to learn some Carpentry!

I'm an empathetic person, and the well-being of those around me is important to me. However, I can also stand up for myself and communicate my boundaries. In general, open and honest communication is important to me.

Through Workaway, I hope to meet new people in different projects, exchange ideas, and immerse myself in different cultures and ways of life. I’m excited to take on new challenges, improve my skills, and offer my help wherever it’s needed.

Interests

Books

Events & social

Self development

Adventure sports

Politics / Social justice

LGBTQ

Pets

Cooking & food

Photography

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Charity work

Art & design

Dancing

Gardening

Mountain

Water sports

Sustainability

Videography

Fitness

DIY & crafts

Camping

Outdoor activities

Sailing / Boating

Vegetarian or vegan

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Farming

Culture

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I want to improve my English skills and I would like to learn Spanish! :)

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Eco Projects

Art Projects

Languages

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Charity Work

House sitting

More details about your skills

I’m a quick learner with a good sense for following instructions. I often recognize what needs to be done and take initiative.

I’m comfortable using tools like a hammer, drill, chainsaw, and axe. I can plant, weed, and harvest, as well as decorate, paint, tidy up, clean, and organize. I also enjoy sorting and decluttering, and I’m happy to help with household chores. Cooking is something I really enjoy.

I have an international driver’s license and have been driving for ten years. I also have experience with photography, though I don’t have my own camera with me.

One thing I really love about Workaway is that you gain skills you can carry with you for life. Through Workaway I’ve learned how to chop wood, use a chainsaw, and even install a floor. I’ve discovered new recipes and learned how to cook for 20–30 people and how to make a salve. I gained knowledge about plants and herbal medicine and planted my first tree. I’ve also improved my English and experienced what it means to live in a community.

I'm looking forward to continue learning!
A few things I would like to learn:
Spanish, some carpentry, how to bake (sourdough) bread, recipes, playing the Guitar, sustainable living

Age

26

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  I am vegan :)