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Hi there!
My name is Marion, I'm 33 and currently looking for a way in life ;)
After nearly 5 years of working in the luxurious watchmaking industry I realised that I wasn't feeling comfortable with this career path, I needed to do something more meaningful. So I decided to take some gap years to work on my self-improvement/growth by exploring new things and places, spending some time doing things that I like or want to learn/share, meeting new people from other cultures and with different life experiences.
To me there is no better way to do those things than travelling and helping the people you meet in the process. That's why, 5 years ago I chose to try the workaway experience. And I loved it! I spent an amazing year in NZ helping with a bit of everything: from house keeping to painting, animal care, gardening (weeding, planting trees/veggies..), cooking, organising rooms, building a tiny house, doing arts and crafts, being an Au pair, etc... Then, same kind of things in Australia for 2 years before I had to come back home..
I might still be a newbie in some of the work I'm applying for but I'm eager to help and learn new skills and don't mind getting my hands dirty! ;)
I'm interested in trying different ways of living/working to broaden my horizons and I'm open for nearly every kind of work! :) Especially in eco-friendly building and organic farming, as I hope one day to be able to live in a semi self-sufficient and ecological lifestyle.
Interests
CarpentryDrawing & paintingMusicSailing / BoatingYoga / WellnessVegetarian or veganSustainabilitySelf developmentPhotographyPlant carePetsOutdoor activitiesNatureHikingGardeningFarmingDIY & craftsCampingCharity workCooking & food
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
I am a good team-worker, organised in my work, perfectionist (have a good eye for details) and quite artistic.
I'm calm, easy-going, reliable and a good listener.
I'm an open-minded and happy-go-lucky girl who likes to live in the moment and improvise a lot! :)
Age
34
What else ...
Please do not hesitate to contact me for all projects you would like/need help with!
Once again, I would be pleased to help you out with pretty much anything: gardening, building things, arts and crafts, organising your space, animal care, etc...
Above all I'd be excited to be part of alternative, sustainable, nature connected projects :)
Note: for personal reasons I am not vaccinated against covid-19 but I've always been cautious and respecting preventive measures and social distancing since it's been asked to do so.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Feedback
17 Jan 2024
Left by host (Learn how to become ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
Nous avons passé de super moments avec Marion ! Toujours prête à aider, très à l’aise avec notre petit (jusqu’à en écouter en boucle le même disque chaque matin, il en fallait du courage), et toujours de bons conseils
Calme mais motivée pour tout, ça a été un plaisir de se lancer dans tous ces chantiers avec toi
Reviens quand tu veux ! ;-)
Calme mais motivée pour tout, ça a été un plaisir de se lancer dans tous ces chantiers avec toi
Reviens quand tu veux ! ;-)
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7 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Exchange help in gardening ...)
I spent 6 very enjoyable weeks at Patrick and Anna's. As everyone else who stayed there before me already said, Patrick and Anna are very welcoming, caring and knowledgeable people, happy to share everything they know.
Work is quite varied (weeding, pruning hedges, trimming shrubs, stacking firewood, cutting brambles, fixing sheep fences..) and… read more
Work is quite varied (weeding, pruning hedges, trimming shrubs, stacking firewood, cutting brambles, fixing sheep fences..) and… read more
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30 Oct 2023
Left by host (Exchange help in gardening ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion stayed with us during six weeks, September and October.
She is an extraordinary person, who mesures the work that is to be done and who loves to go to the end of a task. Weeding, pruning, carrying wood, cutting brambles and other hard jobs seem not to disturb her, she just carries on. You can trust her with all animal-care, she will not sit… read more
She is an extraordinary person, who mesures the work that is to be done and who loves to go to the end of a task. Weeding, pruning, carrying wood, cutting brambles and other hard jobs seem not to disturb her, she just carries on. You can trust her with all animal-care, she will not sit… read more
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29 Jul 2023
Left by host (Participate in the ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion est très sympathique et une bonnne bricoleuse.
Elle est dynamique, volontaire et curieuse et ce fut un plaisir de l'accueillir à la maison.
Merci Marion pour les Mandalas et ton savoir faire avec les plantes. Tu reviens quand tu veux 😊
Elle est dynamique, volontaire et curieuse et ce fut un plaisir de l'accueillir à la maison.
Merci Marion pour les Mandalas et ton savoir faire avec les plantes. Tu reviens quand tu veux 😊
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17 Jan 2024
Left by host (Learn how to become ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
Nous avons passé de super moments avec Marion ! Toujours prête à aider, très à l’aise avec notre petit (jusqu’à en écouter en boucle le même disque chaque matin, il en fallait du courage), et toujours de bons conseils
Calme mais motivée pour tout, ça a été un plaisir de se lancer dans tous ces chantiers avec toi
Reviens quand tu veux ! ;-)
Calme mais motivée pour tout, ça a été un plaisir de se lancer dans tous ces chantiers avec toi
Reviens quand tu veux ! ;-)
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7 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Exchange help in gardening ...)
I spent 6 very enjoyable weeks at Patrick and Anna's. As everyone else who stayed there before me already said, Patrick and Anna are very welcoming, caring and knowledgeable people, happy to share everything they know.
Work is quite varied (weeding, pruning hedges, trimming shrubs, stacking firewood, cutting brambles, fixing sheep fences..) and… read more
Work is quite varied (weeding, pruning hedges, trimming shrubs, stacking firewood, cutting brambles, fixing sheep fences..) and… read more
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30 Oct 2023
Left by host (Exchange help in gardening ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion stayed with us during six weeks, September and October.
She is an extraordinary person, who mesures the work that is to be done and who loves to go to the end of a task. Weeding, pruning, carrying wood, cutting brambles and other hard jobs seem not to disturb her, she just carries on. You can trust her with all animal-care, she will not sit… read more
She is an extraordinary person, who mesures the work that is to be done and who loves to go to the end of a task. Weeding, pruning, carrying wood, cutting brambles and other hard jobs seem not to disturb her, she just carries on. You can trust her with all animal-care, she will not sit… read more
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29 Jul 2023
Left by host (Participate in the ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion est très sympathique et une bonnne bricoleuse.
Elle est dynamique, volontaire et curieuse et ce fut un plaisir de l'accueillir à la maison.
Merci Marion pour les Mandalas et ton savoir faire avec les plantes. Tu reviens quand tu veux 😊
Elle est dynamique, volontaire et curieuse et ce fut un plaisir de l'accueillir à la maison.
Merci Marion pour les Mandalas et ton savoir faire avec les plantes. Tu reviens quand tu veux 😊
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2 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion came to me on the 6th November for 2 weeks and we got on so well that I asked her to stay for another week which she did. She was quite happy to do any of the work that was needed and used initiative in all things.
Marion was good to have in the house, tidy, clean and helped with the cooking. We played lots of games in the evenings and I… read more
Marion was good to have in the house, tidy, clean and helped with the cooking. We played lots of games in the evenings and I… read more
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26 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Help alongside me in my ...)
I was lucky enough to spend 2½ weeks with Elizabeth and her little jack Russel Fudge. The help needed was quite varied (from cooking to gardening or decorating) and Elizabeth is quite flexible and laid back.
Very welcoming too so it was a great pleasure to spent time with her and with her friend/ workaway Andy for the second half of my stay.
I… read more
Very welcoming too so it was a great pleasure to spent time with her and with her friend/ workaway Andy for the second half of my stay.
I… read more
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18 Mar 2020
Left by host (We are a family farm nestled ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
A hard working, gentle lady who was always willing to do her best and learn more. Marion was with us for three weeks and turned her hand to whatever we needed her to do. She has a great work ethic and takes initiative. Lovely opportunity to meet a delightful Workawayer. Thank you Marion.
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11 Feb 2019
Left by host (Be a part of the magic at our ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion! What can I say about Marion that can sum up her awesomeness and incredible energy in a short 'review'??
From the moment she landed on our farm she was super dedicated to our project and our family and we were so very lucky to have her to stay with us even if it was for only a couple of weeks. She helped us completely gut a bus for our… read more
From the moment she landed on our farm she was super dedicated to our project and our family and we were so very lucky to have her to stay with us even if it was for only a couple of weeks. She helped us completely gut a bus for our… read more
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16 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Be a part of the magic at our ...)
It was a total blast staying at the farm, getting involved in a variety of tasks and learning so much from everyone! I felt very much at home from the beginning thanks to you all. I loved every second of the 10 days I spent with you and wish I could have stayed way longer! ;)
I will definitely come back to see you and would love to help you again… read more
I will definitely come back to see you and would love to help you again… read more
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29 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Help busy family with day to ...)
I really enjoyed my stay with the family, they are very welcoming and made me feel at home quickly. :) Everyone is pretty friendly (except the parrot who only loves Lauren :p) and a pleasure to spend time with. As described on the profile, I help the busy family to stay on top of things doing a little bit of everything: tidying up, organising… read more
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16 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion was a pleasure to host. We really enjoyed her enthusiasm and work ethic. Was always very proactive and we had to remind her to take days off and stop working. Capable of doing anything we asked and went over and above on everything. She has a creative mind and is very clever with her artwork. Welcome back anytime ;-)
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8 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion was a joy to host ,incredibly helpful, hard working and willing to give things 100 percent ,on the rainy days she organized my workshop so I can now find things ,she transformed my building into a less kaotic space and when it was sunny she was out in the garden s ,planting things and gardening with a passion ,she is welcome back anytime… read more
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4 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Help with gardening and art ...)
What a great time I had in Waimangaroa!
Thank you very much Woody for hosting me and making me feel entirely part of the small community gathering around your place and Bev's coffee cart. :) I felt really lucky to be one of the few workawayers able to stay and learn from you since you've got so many requests! ;)
I enjoyed every bit of my stay: the… read more
Thank you very much Woody for hosting me and making me feel entirely part of the small community gathering around your place and Bev's coffee cart. :) I felt really lucky to be one of the few workawayers able to stay and learn from you since you've got so many requests! ;)
I enjoyed every bit of my stay: the… read more
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22 Apr 2018
Left by host (Come Experience Our Piece of ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion came to our place with high recommendations and certainly lived up to them! It was sometimes hard to get her to stop working; she wanted to make sure everything she did was finished and to a high standard.
Marion was fun to have about the place and fit into our way of life seamlessly. Her ratatouille is amazing!
Enjoy your next stop on… read more
Marion was fun to have about the place and fit into our way of life seamlessly. Her ratatouille is amazing!
Enjoy your next stop on… read more
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21 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Come Experience Our Piece of ...)
I had a wonderful time staying at Jeremy and Josie's. It was a pleasure to help in any way I could: always something to do, varied tasks and never too hard. Thanks again for making me feel at home, the great conversations and meals.
I'd be happy to come and visit you again one day to see the progress of your big project!
I wish you all the best.
I'd be happy to come and visit you again one day to see the progress of your big project!
I wish you all the best.
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20 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
Thank you Maryon for all your crazy hard work filling holes and sanding and filling them again and sanding and filling, filling, filling, filling.... :P !!!! And for building our awesome compost bin :) and for many delicious Ratatouilles :) Maryon stayed with us for almost 3 months and completely immersed herself in an entire tiny house build! She… read more
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17 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Help on Boat, Camper Van, ...)
Wow! So much fun, I don't even know where to start :smile: I met amazing people there that I'm lucky to call family now. It was hard to leave that beautiful place after all the good moments we shared. I knew from day 1 I would have a great time here but that was even more than that: "I've had the time of my life and I owe it all to you"… read more
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23 Mar 2018
Left by host (Help us out in our lovely ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
What a pleasure to have and time went so fast with such a lovely girl to have in our space,.
She thought well for herself and did everything to perfection and a delight to see her projects finished with a smile to all.
Thankyou so much and I totally recommend Marion to anyone looking at having her stay.
She is very happy amongst nature and love… read more
She thought well for herself and did everything to perfection and a delight to see her projects finished with a smile to all.
Thankyou so much and I totally recommend Marion to anyone looking at having her stay.
She is very happy amongst nature and love… read more
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23 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Help us out in our lovely ...)
I spent 2.5 lovely weeks at Helen and Bromsy's, where I felt like home from the start. Thanks a million for your warm welcome, your hospitality and your generosity!!!! I had a lot of fun taking care of your garden, refreshing your kitchen's cabinets and playing with Tag.
I wish you all the best.
I wish you all the best.
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22 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion has a lovely calm nature and loves to get to know people and help out where she can. We were lucky enough to have her stay with us for 2.5 weeks.
Thanks you so much, Marion for coming into our home and fitting in, working hard and being great to be around! We would love to have you over again one day!
Thanks you so much, Marion for coming into our home and fitting in, working hard and being great to be around! We would love to have you over again one day!
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16 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Help in a beautiful corner of ...)
I had the pleasure to stay 2 and a half weeks in this lovely multicultural family back in October. (Sorry for the late feedback :pensive:)
Luckily for Elke I wasn't the only helper in the house during her busy period of exams. While Delphine was taking care of Lili, my main task was to take care of the house (spring clean and daily chores).… read more
Luckily for Elke I wasn't the only helper in the house during her busy period of exams. While Delphine was taking care of Lili, my main task was to take care of the house (spring clean and daily chores).… read more
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30 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
We found Marion to be trustworthy with our baby and she's a keen observer and quick learner. She took her work seriously and was reliable. Marion has knowledge in all kind of areas and it was interesting learning from her about sprouting seeds and the use of essential oils. She cooks the most delicious ratatouille ever! All the best!
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18 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Help with my toddler and ...)
I had the pleasure to spend 2 weeks in this lovely young family of 3, where I did my best to help Janina with whatever work that needed to be done: from household chores to taking care of Keanu while she was working at Nature Kindergarten.
I even had fun building a raised garden bed from pallets for the family ;)
Thanks again for trusting me with… read more
I even had fun building a raised garden bed from pallets for the family ;)
Thanks again for trusting me with… read more
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6 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
(Help me create a gentle, ...)
Thank you again Denise for your kindness and hospitality, it was a pleasure meeting you!
I still can't believe how fast those 3 weeks in your home went!
I wish you all the best,
Take care,
Greetings to your crazy little Milly and lovely Daisy! ;)
I still can't believe how fast those 3 weeks in your home went!
I wish you all the best,
Take care,
Greetings to your crazy little Milly and lovely Daisy! ;)
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2 Oct 2017
Left by host (Help me create a gentle, ...) for Workawayer (Marion)
I have had the pleasure of hosting Marion. She is hard working, easy going, honest and very kind. She has contributed hugely at my home with awesome painting skills. The care of my animals has been heart warming and she also house sitted for me while I was overseas. She is a lovely person and and I am sure anyone who hosts her will be thrilled !!!… read more
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