Michaela

Germany
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Hi!
My name is Michi (Michaela) from Germany and I love nature, bonfires, hiking and creative activities. I just finished my studies as an English translator, but I also hope to add Japanese someday in the future.
Right now I am working as a digital normad for my part-time job in Germany, but my goal is to become a full-time freelance translator.
Interests
Movies & TV
Charity work
Drawing & painting
Nature
Mountain
Languages
Hiking
Culture
Music
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Japanese: Intermediate
Russian: Beginner
More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Teaching
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
- translating English-German (working on Japanese)
- certified first-aid instructor (in Germany)
- I have a German driving licence for cars and trailers (and even buses, but I don't expect anyone to need that one)
- I am pretty fast at thinking up games for children. I volunteer at a scout group once a month. I also worked at an after-school in Japan for 2 months.
- I am capable of painting a fence. Twice a year I manage to find some time to paint a picture on canvas. Love acrylics.
- generally inexperienced in handywork more complicated than assembling a shelf and refilling coolant
- I am used to animals.
- I am fine with gardening and have some experience with no-dig beds. Can't do it for 5 hours straight without a break, though.
- My cooking skills are basic.
Age
31
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  can't eat pork and shellfish

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19 Oct 2024

Left by host (Experience life as a local ...) for Workawayer ()

Thank you very much for supporting our school. She is always supportive, and we are very happy that she is now having her second Workaway stay with us. She has strong communication and teaching skills, and we really enjoy having her with us.

I would definitely recommend Heidi for other Workaways.

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5 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience life as a local ...)

Thank you so much for hosting me, these 4 months were amazing! I didn't stay at the main location in Gotemba but in Hara/Numazu, a peaceful and beautiful place between the coast and the mountains. There, I got to teach English and spend time with kids in an after school, nursery school and kindergarden. Work was always in the afternoon, besides… read more

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15 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with sustainable, eco ...)

This was my very first workaway and after these 6 weeks I feel like I am leaving home for a second time.
Thanks to Trish and all the lovely volunteers in the Community Garden I learned lots about organic gardening.
Thankfully the working hours were quite flexible and I could easily do my remote work as well. This place is absolutely great for… read more

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15 Nov 2023

Left by host (Help with sustainable, eco ...) for Workawayer ()

Michaela was an absolute joy to host. She was hard working, willing to try new things and great fun to have as part of the team. She helped us in particular with our Community Garden and we made so much progress with the project with her help and hard work. We will all miss this wonderful human being who brought a smile to everyone's face and hope… read more

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