Kate

United Kingdom
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Nov 2023 until Apr 2024
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Description
Hello!

My name is Kate, I'm 29 and from Scotland. I am travelling to Canada and then onto New Zealand.

I've grown up in the Scottish countryside, helping out with weeding, planting, chopping and stacking logs, painting, sanding, digging - general grunt work which I now find quite satisfying! I enjoy some physical work that you can finish the day and see your progress. I am interested to experience how other people work and live differently.

I would love to get opportunities to learn as much as I can about growing food, building or home maintenance, anything mechanical or trades and a self-sufficient lifestyle! I only speak English but an introduction to a new language would be great!

I like meeting new people and getting to know them and their worldview, but also like to have some downtime on my own, walking or reading.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
Have some high-school level French that I've forgotten, would like to remember again. Would like to learn some of any language but Spanish or Turkish particularly would be good.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Being an elderly companion
Some knowledge of:
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
My job experience had been mostly hospitality, some time at a fruit farm, and small tech repair (mostly mobiles). I've also done some volunteering with animals as well as a lot of pet sitting (dogs and cats). I work well with others but also like to just be assigned my jobs for the day and work away myself at that.
Not shy of physical labour but don't have any trade skills like carpentry, mechanic etc but would really love to learn so I can understand what we're using/living in the world so I can become more self-reliant
Age
30
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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22 Apr 2024

Left by host (Help out and reconnect with ...) for Workawayer (Kate)

We had the pleasure of hosting Kate for a few weeks in the fall of 2023, and would recommend her to any host. She was a good addition to the team and just fit in straight away with the rest of the group. We wish her safe travels and best of luck for all her future endeavors.

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31 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host (Help out and reconnect with ...)

I spent around a month at the Garden in Autumn and it felt like a very real Canadian experience!
Haida Gwaii really does seem like the edge of the world so it felt like a bit of a leap of faith to go but I'm glad I did. At first the isolation (lack of people and difficult to get to places) took a period of adjustment, though that slow pace became… read more

(Excellent )

14 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host (Help with gardening, art, ...)

I had a great time at Joe's in Roberts Creek! The area has a beautiful coastline with a lovely quiet village atmosphere. The local people I met in the village were all friendly and chatty. For a small place there is quite a few amenities.
Joe himself was a kind and welcoming host who creates a good chill energy at the house. His work is super… read more

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3 Nov 2023

Left by host (Help with gardening, art, ...) for Workawayer (Kate)

Kate was only with us for a short time but it was a pleasant experience getting to know each other a little at least. She was good company, and conversation. Took care of what was asked of her without any problems, and was keen to learn new things.
I can happily recommend her for this program, and wish her well with all her travels and… read more

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