Marianne

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I am currently

Description

Hi! I’m a French woman in my 40s. I first arrived in Australia in 2022 on a Working Holiday Visa. Since then, I’ve done several volunteering jobs through the HelpX platform, mostly gardening.
I’m currently living in Darwin with my partner. I work in seasonal jobs or volunteer with him as a camp helper, as he is a tour guide for camping tours.
In France, I worked for 10 years in organic agriculture, mainly fruit picking and vineyard work. I also worked for many years in care and support for people with disabilities.
I like cooking (mostly vegetarian, but I can adapt), I enjoy learning new recipes and trying different types of food. I like hiking, running, and going to the gym when possible.
I've also completed a Working Holiday visa in Canada (2017–2019), mostly in Revelstoke and Lake Louise Ski Resort, working as a prep cook. I also volunteered in a few places on Vancouver Island through HelpX and met awesome people I'm still in contact with.
Before coming to Australia, I worked for 4 years in a ski resort in the French Alps.
When I’m not able to volunteer alongside my partner, I’m happy to help with short-term jobs or small volunteering projects to stay active and useful.

Languages

Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
Interested in improving my English. Happy to help if someone wants to learn french and practice

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Light gardening

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

More details about your skills

1️⃣ Agriculture / Outdoor
Fruit picking and vineyard work (10 years in France)
General farm and garden maintenance
Mulching, weeding, planting, watering
Camp helper experience (Australia)
2️⃣ Cooking / Food
Prep cook experience (Canada, 2 seasons)
Cooking for groups (vegetarian and adaptable to other diets)
Meal preparation for volunteers/teams
3️⃣ Cleaning / Household
Cleaning rooms, walls, ceilings, and communal areas
Housekeeping for camps, hostels, ski resort or family stays
4️⃣ Care / People Skills
Experience supporting people with disabilities
Teamwork and working in communal environments
Adaptable, and reliable

Age

42

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References / Reviews
Host: Georgi & Eric, Australia (HelpX, April 2023)
Comment: “Hard-working, attentive to detail, and likes to complete tasks thoroughly. Friendly, intelligent, and caring; I would recommend her to any future hosts.”
Host: Belinda, Australia (HelpX, April 2023)
Comment: “Fuss-free, pleasant, and hard-working. Completed garden pruning, weeding, and general cleaning efficiently. Friendly and enjoyable company; highly recommended.”
Host: Wendy, Australia (HelpX, April 2023)
Comment: “Incredible helper: continued a big painting project, including sanding and painting ceilings. Friendly, kind, honest, and culturally aware. Highly recommended to any future hosts.”
Host: Neil, Australia (HelpX, February 2023)
Comment: “Extremely reliable and self-motivated; requires no supervision. Hard-working, caring, and highly committed to tasks. I would welcome her back in any future season and highly recommend her to other hosts.”
Host: Kerry, Australia (HelpX, December 2022)
Comment: “Very hard-working and willing to help with any task, including weeding, shoveling mulch, dog walking, and caring for chooks. Efficient, diligent, and reliable; highly recommended.”
Host: Ruth & Malcolm, Australia (HelpX, October 2022)
Comment: “Helpful and versatile: weeding, planting, mulching, seed sowing, building a wicking bed, rockwork, leatherwork, and cleaning. Good cook, friendly, and adaptable. Highly recommended and welcome back anytime.”

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