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Travelling
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I am on the road, working in Italy. interested in gardening, cooking, diy, mending stuff.
and in my free time: nature, hiking & meeting people.My next destination:
Italy - from Mar 2024 until Jul 2024 View allDescription
Hi, I'm a cheerful, creative and practical woman living in Amsterdam, Netherlands. I have been working for over twenty years with a human rights organisation and would like to take some time off while traveling, working and getting to know new people. I'm a good cook and a pro-active co worker. I learn new things quite easily and have never been afraid of getting my hands dirty.
As a first time work awayer Im looking for opportunities where I can help out, in nature, construction or with people.Interests
WritingPlant careCooking & foodPhotographyHikingDrawing & paintingPetsSustainabilityMountainGardeningCarpentryArt & designVideographyDIY & craftsArchitectureVegetarian or veganOutdoor activitiesBooksAnimalsNature
show moreLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerSkills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco ProjectsHospitality/TourismSome knowledge of:
GardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelping around the houseAnimal CareLanguagesArt ProjectsTeachingHelping with Computers/ InternetLife at a FarmstayAble to teach about:
Charity WorkMore details about your skills
I have been working professionally as a project leader, planning and organizing events, working with other professionals and volunteers.
Besides paid work I have worked/helped out
in mentoring children
maintaining an vegetable garden
cooking for largers groups
selling vegetables on the market in France
Waitressing
Redecorating
Giving creative workshops for children and adults
Making stop motion animationsAge
52
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The work (and there is plenty of it) is pleasant, easy and not too much. It’s clear what is expected. Tasks; cleaning, baking, cooking, helping in the garden are well divided between volunteers. The trust that we as… read more
Moniek slid into our lives like she had always been there, and life is the good, the bad and sometimes the ugly and she didn't bat an eyelid! From a vocal teenager, to a rodent nest, a teeny tiny scorpion (my words, not hers), lying on sun loungers with a view to die for, good wine, good food, much drilling and so… read more
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The work (and there is plenty of it) is pleasant, easy and not too much. It’s clear what is expected. Tasks; cleaning, baking, cooking, helping in the garden are well divided between volunteers. The trust that we as… read more
Moniek slid into our lives like she had always been there, and life is the good, the bad and sometimes the ugly and she didn't bat an eyelid! From a vocal teenager, to a rodent nest, a teeny tiny scorpion (my words, not hers), lying on sun loungers with a view to die for, good wine, good food, much drilling and so… read more