Mareike

From: Germany

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
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Travel dates
22/08/2019 - 19/12/2019
Nº of Facebook friends
616
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My status
At home
Description
I’m curious about other cultures. It’s very fascinating for me to see different lifestyles and to get to know other people’s ways of thinking. Everybody can teach everybody else something new, I'm sure you just have to listen and keep your eyes open.
That is why I wanted to travel as much as possible after I finished school. But I got convinced that it's smarter to study first. So I did my bacherlor degree programme in International Business Management. The programme was a cooperation of three universities in Germany, Switzerland and France. I enjoyed it since we had international classes, changed the university each semester and learned a lot about cultures. Afterwards, I was thinking of travelling again but I got offered a good job. I worked there for about a year a project manager in the IT.
But the wish of wanting to get to know other cultures, explore new ways of thinking and learn something new out of my comfort zone always stuck with me. And now? Well, I quit me job, travelled Latin America for 6months, did several workaways and am still curious about everything workaway has to teach me :)
I'm looking forward to get to know all of you great people :)
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
In general, I'm open for everything that needs to be done. I'm an optimistic, friendly, open-minded, positive, warmhearted, flexible person who loves working in a team with other people.
I can do any kind of basic household like tidying up, cleaning, etc. Especially cooking and baking (vegetarian/vegan) is something I like doing a lot.
I grew up in a small house in a huge garden where I always played outside and helped in the garden or with some lighter maintenance work. Since I moved to urban areas for studying and working, I feel like I lost my connection to those nature-related tasks and would love to get it back.
Due to my study and work experience, I'm good at planning and organizing. I'm good at tasks related to business administration or computer skills like Word, Excel or Powerpoint. Moreover, I'm good at explaining things, for example, I got my granny to use Whatsapp on her smartphone and my grandpa to use Instagram :D

-> MOST IMPORTANT TO ME is to be exposed to new challenges, so please don't worry if the skills you need are not listed here! I'm a quick learner, want to gain new experiences, learn new skills and do tasks I never did before :)

*Canadian workaways* yes, I have a Working Holiday visa (PVT) valid until August 2020
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Finnish: Beginner
Age
25
Nationality
German
What else ...
I'm vegetarian, so I don't eat any kind of meat or fish. It would be great if you could consider that :)
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  I'm vegetarian. I neither eat meat nor fish - but I see this as a very personal decision and do not judge anybody on their way of eating :)

Photos

Laughing me :D

My mum and I at Ankor Wat in November 2017

Hello there :)

Workaway in Colombia on a off-grid permaculture farm which was in the beginning of its construction

Workaway in Guatemala at a woman's weaving cooperative

Feedback

03/04/2020

Left by host (Help out a homeschooling ...) for Workawayer (Mareike)

I was realy nice to host Mareike. She was wonderfull with the kids and she was always happy to help me. My kids just just loved her and we have a lot of fun together.

(Excellent )

27/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host for (Help out a homeschooling ...)

Staying with Cindy and her four kids Mali, Izan, Azel and Leito has been a very interesting experience for me. Fun, activities and having a good time is central to their live and they are all very joyful. Since it was my first time of taking care of kids, I’m not sure how valid my opinion is but I had the impression that they are well-behaved and… read more

(Excellent )

27/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host for (Homeschooling family with ...)

This Workaway seems to offer great experiences. I’ve only visited it for one night with a friend of Cindy but had the chance of spending some time in the cozy home chatting with the friendly people around. The property is beautiful, the Workawayer room nice and clean, oh and especially the night sky was a blast. Don’t be shy because this Workaway… read more

(Excellent )

27/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host for (Experience off-grid village ...)

I’m so grateful for having had the possibility of staying at this place It is a truly unique place which can help you a lot broadening your horizon and learning new things. Since I stayed there for 3 weeks in November, the tasks were not as diversified as they would be in warmer months but still, I gained new experiences in the following areas:… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host for (Volunteer with a Womens' ...)

Oh dear, I'm so sorry for the late feedback! I helped taking pictures and updating the online store for a week in January 2019 and it was really great. The team vibes were so positive, such nice people and Xela feels like a lot realer Guatamala than other places like Antigua, Lago Atitlan, Flores, etc. Can definetly recommend it :)

(Excellent )

06/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host for (Help on an island surrounded ...)

This was the perfect first workaway experience for me. Everybody is very kind and warm-hearted, the island as well as the surroundings are really beautiful and the work varies every day, so it never gets boring. Since you can use all the equipment for the tourists (as long as they don't need it), it's great to explore the nature in your free time.… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host for (Volunteer as part of our ...)

I am so thankful for the amazing 9 days I spent there. Everybody was so welcoming and the atmosphere was great. The food was amazingly good, even though it was done "only" by one of the team members. The work was not so hard and you could always volunteer for things to be able to do (at least some) work which you like. What made it a special… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)

Thank you for coming and helping us.
Certainly one of our best helpers with a big heart.
Stands up and helps us and other helpers when needed.
Sees the work and helps even if she's free.
If you are looking for a gentle and helpful girl, I would recommend her.

Hope to see you again.

Wish you all the best.

Aud and Svein

(Excellent )

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