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We especially enjoy being active outside (walking, hiking, swimming, kayaking, skiing, etc.). We also love music and the performing arts!
Description
We are a young Canadian couple doing our best to live life to its creative and whimsical max. We’re currently on something of a sabbatical, backpacking around the world for eight months with the aim of expanding our global understanding. In everyday life, Johann works as an Engineer In Training in HVAC and plumbing and Rachel works as an environmental consultant (botany, wildlife) but will hopefully be returning to school for graduate studies in performing arts. We probably have too many hobbies, but deeply enjoy them all, especially hiking, photography, and skiing. We are very excited to join Workaway and immerse ourselves in different cultures and landscapes, volunteer our time and skills, and connect with people and places from all over!
Johann is both fascinated by technology but also likes to work with his hands, which fits pretty well with his engineering degree. He is adept at computer programming (Python, C++) and computer hardware, having built two computers and setting up a personal server system within the past two years. He also enjoys photography and fixing things with tools (he’s especially fond of a good ratcheting screwdriver). Johann has experience volunteering with children, having worked with young people at an overnight summer camp, a local science centre, and as a volunteer judge at a recent science fair. He is also able to care for cats and dogs based on his experience with them as pets. Music has always been a large part of his life, and he has trained in voice, piano, and clarinet, played in multiple ensembles and sang in choir. Jazz is an obsession.
Rachel enjoys existing at the confluence of science and art, having received undergraduate degrees in both music and biology. She taught piano to children for three years, and also led and developed nature interpretive programs for all ages over the course of three summers. Most recently, she spent two years working as an environmental consultant in botany, wetland and wildlife ecology. She is able to learn local plant ID, and nurture garden plants. Rachel is also an oral storyteller who recently completed a mentorship program with a professional storyteller, the culmination of which was an interdisciplinary performance show about peatlands.
Interests
Technology
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Languages
Music
History
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Winter sports
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Nature
Mountain
Camping
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Afrikaans: Beginner
French: 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 we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
House and pet sitting
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Handy/fixing things
Age
25 & 25
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
It was a real pleasure to host them and to be a small part of their honeymoon :)
They are very kind, considerate, polite, and well-organized.
Wishing them all the best! <3
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It was a real pleasure to host them and to be a small part of their honeymoon :)
They are very kind, considerate, polite, and well-organized.
Wishing them all the best! <3
