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Hello, bonjour, dobar dan, mirëdita.
Zovem se Marion.
I've always loved travelling, being elsewhere, meeting people, listening to life stories and taking my time (I don't fly anymore).
Today I want to give a little more texture to my travels. I've been thinking about long-term volunteering for a long time. I've just turned 40, so it's the perfect time to change my horizons ! And do something useful and meaningful.
I discovered the Balkans 5 years ago. And I fell in love with this part of the world, with the warmth of its people, its culture, its music, its food...
I want to discover them in more depth.
A few months ago, in Bosnia, I heard the word ‘Merak’ for the 1st time; that state of mind made up of gentleness, sharing, sensations linked to the pleasure that comes from small things. It became a kind of quest. And also a photographic project.
I am (I think) easy going, hard worker and not afraid of having hands dirty.
I'm eager to learn new things, to meet you and to help you. In any way I can.
Interests
Writing
Music
Photography
Nature
Gardening
Languages
History
Farming
Sustainability
Camping
Dancing
Culture
Charity work
Animals
Performing arts
Outdoor activities
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Bosnian: Beginner
Serbo-Croatian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
It's too frustrating to use a translator to communicate, so I started learning Bosnian, Serbo-Croatian and Montenegrin on my own...It's difficult but I really like that! I recently took an intensive language course in Sarajevo so, now, I don't need my translator all the time :) I would also like to learn Albanian. I can teach you a bit of French.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Languages
Being an elderly companion
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
House sitting
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I worked during 15 years in concert halls (mainly classical music), welcoming public, responding phone and emails and selling tickets. So, I have skills in customer service, sale and hospitality.
I'm also a photographer. I'd be very pleased if this could be useful in any way (for a website, social media or just for fun). You can see my work here : https://www.marionromagnan.com
In the past I've done voluntary work with homeless people and refugees (serving food), at music festivals (welcoming artists) and for environmental projects (clearing paths, planting trees, etc.).
Age
41
What else ...
I love both the serenity of nature and the energy of the city (I grew up in a village in the Pyrenees surrounded by mountains and spent a big part of my adult life in Paris).
I'm quite active : I like hiking, climbing, cycling, swimming, dancing...
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Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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Ranka and Ela are two amazing, open-minded, funny, ingenious, adventurous and courageous women. I loved the time I spent with them,… read more
She is truly an amazing person with excellent communication skills, very dedicated to every task which she managed always with a smile and such ease. She immersed herself in our community and everyone accepted her from the start with open… read more
I'm very lucky to have met so many lovely, interesting and generous people…Peđa, Boro, Nataša, Snježa, Goša, Crni, Zućo, all their friends,… read more
Marion is not only hard working and energetic, she's calm, funny, smart, modest, cultured, kind, enthusiastic,… read more
Melissa and Zoran are very… read more
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Ranka and Ela are two amazing, open-minded, funny, ingenious, adventurous and courageous women. I loved the time I spent with them,… read more
She is truly an amazing person with excellent communication skills, very dedicated to every task which she managed always with a smile and such ease. She immersed herself in our community and everyone accepted her from the start with open… read more
I'm very lucky to have met so many lovely, interesting and generous people…Peđa, Boro, Nataša, Snježa, Goša, Crni, Zućo, all their friends,… read more
Marion is not only hard working and energetic, she's calm, funny, smart, modest, cultured, kind, enthusiastic,… read more
Melissa and Zoran are very… read more
Ready to learn, she listens and is willing to be shown how to do a job without hesitation.
Marion learnt a lot during her stay, she also helped me with understanding her culture a little more and I am thankful. She has a true love for the Balkans and it was such a pleasure… read more
Mikki is generous, talkative, funny and super-organised. I loved chatting to her. She has so many stories to tell.
I revisited my (stupid)… read more
