Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
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Description
Hi, my name is Myriam, I'm 27 years old and I'm from the Netherlands. I studied MSc Animal sciences at Wageningen university, where I finished my degree in animal ecology and in biodiversity in 2020. Due to Covid-19 I couldn't finish my last internship at the educational office of a zoo, but luckily I was able to graduate without it. Graduating in a pandemic time, makes it difficult to find a job within my workfield. Therefore, in the meantime I worked for a healthcare company at the administration desk and at the telephone service. Luckily the pandemic is slowing down, and things start to open-up again, so now after being fully vaccinated and boostered, I want to travel and gain more experience in work with all different kinds of animals. I absolutely love animals!
For my ecology degree I researched the breeding behaviour of crested guinea fowl in South Africa, and I did an internship on coral reef restoration in Kenya. On my way traveling through southern Africa I met a lot of backpackers that worked via Workaway that have had amazing experiences, which inspired me to try as well.
Next to animals, I love all nature, traveling, good conversations and children. I am enthusiastic, loving, social, calm and open-minded. Helping people is in my nature, as well as swimming, diving, watching animals, working with animals, reading, learning and teaching. During the weekends in my hometown (Utrecht) I voluntarily teach people with a mental disability swimming, for over ten years already . Time flies having fun!
I’m a quiet girl that doesn’t smoke, has a driver’s licence and loves learning, discovering and investigating new cultures, countries and languages. -
Interests
Events & social
Team sports
Mountain
Beach
Books
Cycling
Camping
Charity work
Culture
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Farming
Outdoor activities
Languages
Movies & TV
Music
Technology
Sustainability
Water sports
Pets
Nature
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this. -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Being an elderly companion
Light maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
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More details about your skills
I got my rescue divers licence. I have over ten years of experience with baby sitting and working with mentally disabled people, I have some experience working with animals and I am clever with computers . I don't have specific skills when it comes to building or gardening, but I'm a quick learner, I'm responsible and I am physically fit.
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Age
30
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What else ...
I really like to try and learn new things. Also, I am really interested in people. I like to connect with new people, and get to know them and their stories.
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
Yes, no food allergies but otherwise manageable, so not important to note -
Special dietary requirements
I don't have any dietary requirements, but if possible, I do prefer to eat vegetarian, although I won't turn down a piece of meat once in a while.
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