Sophie & Nathalie

Travel information

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Description

Hi there!
We’re Sophie and Nathalie from Switzerland. After finishing school last summer, we decided to take a gap year before studying veterinary medicine this year. Instead of spending more time in classrooms, we want to get out, see the world, and gain new experiences.

As part of our school program, we volunteered on a donkey farm in the countryside, with many donkeys, mules, cats, dogs and ponies. Since then, we’ve been back several times to help out with daily tasks like mucking out stables, feeding and caring for the animals, and guiding donkey trekking tours for tourists.

We’re both motivated to learn, we enjoy being outdoors and working with animals. Through Workaway, we hope to spend more time with animals, contribute in a meaningful way, and also improve our skills like animal care or gardening. And of course, we’re excited to explore more of Europe and meet new people along the way!

Interests

Pets

DIY & crafts

Vegetarian or vegan

Gardening

Nature

Animals

Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Eco Projects

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

More details about your skills

For the past four years, we have spent most of our holidays on the donkey farm, where we have helped with all kinds of tasks that have come up. This includes, for example, cleaning out the stables every day, looking after the animals (donkeys, ponies, mules, dogs, cats), grooming them and walking them ourselves or with tourists.

At home, we both like to grow some of our own fruit and vegetables. We have basic cooking and baking skills, but nothing too advanced.

Age

19 & 20

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements
  vegetarians