Debbie

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I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Wildlife. Nature. Conservation. African bush. Outdoor work. Farm work. Arts & crafts.

Description

I'm an easy-going, energetic British/Swiss who has worked many years in administrative office work (conference organising) in Belgium. At the end of December 2022 I decided to make a career change and have successfully completed an online Cambridge course to Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Currently doing various part-time jobs and caring for my elderly parents, but hoping to travel and work casually for several months in the year. Ideally, I am looking for a paid position as I have a rent to pay in Belgium, but I'll consider non-paid positions also.

I'm a NATURE- and ANIMAL-lover, who loves being ACTIVE OUTDOORS, enjoys travelling, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. I've already done several adventurous things in my life, such as assisting on camping safaris in Southern Africa, and delivering lambs. I enjoy the satisfaction of helping others or contributing to a community. I do ARTS AND CRAFTS as a hobby, speak English, French, Dutch and (rusty) German and am a certified Red Cross First Aid volunteer and also a certified CELTA (English Language Teacher).

I'm a sociable person, with an empathetic character. I have successfully raised my 2 children to adulthood practically single-handedly. I can cook, can help run a household and am generally good at - and interested in - many things. I love meeting new people and feel that I can fit well in most situations. Try me!

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I'm a newly qualified teacher of English - either online or in the classroom. I'm eager to practice my new skills.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Art Projects

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

- certified Red Cross volunteer, providing first aid assistance at events.
- certified CELTA (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- farm work experience: can look after (& ride) horses, have helped with lambing
- receptionist and international welcome desks for high-level delegates
- good with international groups: worked as a safari guide assistant in southern Africa
- office administration, MS Office, many years of conference organising
- speak 4 languages (English, French, Dutch and German)
- good with children (successfully raised my own 2 to adulthood)
- can cook
- good "all-rounder"
- clean European driving licence (B)

Age

58

What else ...

I have been following art classes for the last 5 years. I enjoy painting, sketching and any other craft-making activities. I also enjoy cooking and love eating and tasting all sorts of different foods! ;-)

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  diets !!!! ;-)

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  Special dietary requirements
  No, I eat practically everything.