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I am currently
At home
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
Animals
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:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General 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
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.
Age
29
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.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Yes, no food allergies but otherwise manageable, so not important to noteSpecial 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.
