Nicole

Canada
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Dog care, working outside, vegetarian food/cooking, language exchange, yoga practitioner, Kayaking, hiking
Description
Wanderer, observer, learning about places, cultures and people. I work as an independent consultant in the social profit and enterprise sectors, travelling to learn about different ways of doing and seeing things.

I love caring for dogs (walking, shelters etc) - so will be looking for those opportunities wherever I can! Curious to learn about gardening, farming, and other animal care, have a lot energy and capacity to try new things and get my hands dirty :-)

I spend a lot of time outdoors, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and walking. Also love to cook, primarily vegan or vegetarian dishes. Am a yoga practitioner, & passionate about reading, art and culture. I speak English and French fluently, beginner Spanish and learning Italian.
Interests
Sailing / Boating
Vegetarian or vegan
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Music
Hiking
Mountain
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Farming
Cycling
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
More details about your skills
I have worked in a variety of sectors over my career, primarily in communications, marketing and strategy. I am a lifelong volunteer, have helped with food co-ops, community planning and engagement, dog sanctuary (walking, cleaning pens, fostering), community land trusts.

I am fluent in english and french, have basic spanish. Have travelled a lot, love to explore culture including music, food, art and meeting people. Very social but like a lot of quiet time and very comfortable alone and able to work independently.
Age
56
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian/fish/Dairy ok

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16 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us at our street dog ...)

I spent 60 days with 60 dogs at this well organized and supported sanctuary. I have worked at 3 sanctuaries before this one and the work that has gone into it is incredible.

The day-to-day is as described and the systems from 'good morning', feeding, cleaning and 'bedtime' for the dogs is so well structured, it is fun to learn as you get to know… read more

(Excellent )

29 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Meditation retreat center in ...)

The opportunity to stay and support a meditation center was the draw for me; as a practitioner and, for the indoor/outdoor living. An absolutely stunning landscape, hiking in the mountains was incredible. The days are structured around meditation periods, work/chores and midday meal. As a work/stay volunteer, was well supported, and the yurt and… read more

(Good )

5 Jan 2025

Left by host (Help with petsitting and ...) for Workawayer ()

We had a very nice connection with Nicole before she comes to my place. Everything was easy to organize and squared. She stood for almost 2 months and was so helpful with the dogs. They were very happy to go almost each day to the beach to walk. As they are many, it was a great thing. You are welcome to come back whenever you wish!! Mensaje de… read more

(Excellent )

26 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with petsitting and ...)

This was my first workaway experience and everything was as described in the project. Very nice host (Deysy) who manages the dogs and made sure I had what I needed as a volunteer. Also arranged for water each week (to drink) and answered any questions. Appreciated her patience as I practised my spanish and got familiar with the routine and… read more

(Very good )

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