Matthew

& Jessica

Travel information

We are currently

Description

Hi there! We are Matthew and Jess (27 yo and 25 yo) here as a couple on the working holiday visa from Ireland and currently living in Melbourne. We love being in nature and meeting new people, and we'd love to learn more about sustainable agriculture practices. We are both honest, enthusiastic and hard-working people, keen to learn new skills and welcome new experiences. We're both strong and fit, happy to get our hands dirty and up to most challenges!

A bit about Jess: I grew up in the countryside surrounded by families with organic hobby farms, and have always been passionate about sustainability. After a few years of city living I'd love to get back into nature and learn more about farming, particularly growing fruits and veggies and keeping poultry. I love to cook (mostly) vegan meals, reading, and knitting or crocheting in the sunshine.

A bit about Matt: I have always had an interest in working outdoors and very much enjoy physical labour or gardening. I love nature and animals, and I'd love to get away from the city for a bit! I exercise and work out often to keep fit and I will eat mostly anything. I am big into my music and would probably bring my guitar to practice quietly outside working hours. Other than that I would probably be reading or going for a hike/swim somewhere.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Art Projects

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

While we don't have heaps of experience yet in agricultural work, we are fast and enthusiastic learners, and are strong and fit. We have a strong set of practical skills from studying science at college, and some knowledge of the principles around regenerative agriculture.
We both have taken care of veggie patches, done plenty of lawn mowing, and general garden care.

We have both had animals to take care of throughout our lives. Matthew has experience with general maintenance and DIY. We are both creative and artistic and open to all sorts of projects available.

Age

28 & 26

What else ...

We enjoy a healthy balance of time on our own and with other people. We enjoy all sorts of games, music and activities. We have a car and we love getting outdoors to hike/swim and plan to do a few trips outside of work while in Tasmania.

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
  Jess is mostly vegan/vegetarian