Riekje

Netherlands
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Cooking, music, salsa and bachata, art projects, geology, sustainability, permaculture, bouldering and outdoor climbing
Description
Hello,
My name is Riekje. But you can call me Ricky for my name is a name you will probably only be able to pronounce if you are dutch.
I just finished my bachelor in environmental sciences at Wageningen University.
I crave some valuable real life experiences to break up my life as a student.

I want to meet new people, learn new skills, see beautiful landscapes and eat good food. I am a fast learner and a good listener and I don't take myself too seriously. I have stayed at many different workaways and I treasure the memories of each place I visit.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Sustainability
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
LGBTQ
Hitchhiking
Gardening
Hiking
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts

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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Helping around the house
Art Projects
More details about your skills
I am a creative mind but also a technical thinker. I like to combine the two in anything I do.

I can help with creative work like designing and painting a mural or decorating a garden. I can solder and do some basic woodwork.

I used to be a water scout where I learned a great deal of technical skills. Every winter the boats, which were made of metal, had to be maintained. I learned how to remove rust, how to lacquer ships. I know how to maintain woodwork, by sanding and lacquering etc.

At the same waters scouts I led the younger kids for about two years (age group 5 to 7). I learned how to organize fun activities for these children, take care of them and keep them happy and entertained.

During my gap year I had a job as a cleaning lady in a rehabilitation center. I still work as a cleaning lady on the side.

Previous workaway:
My previous workaway experiences include Portugal, Thailand, Norway and Slovenia. In Portugal I helped out on two amazing permaculture farms. In Thailand I taught English to little kids and also helped a very nice lady at her own dog sanctuary.
In Norway I helped with general things around the house and in Slovenia I worked as the chef for five days a week cooking for 7 people.

Other Skills:
I have worked as a bartender.
I have plenty of creative skills. Like painting, drawing and sewing. Some of my creations are in the pictures.

University:
I am bachelor graduate in environmental sciences at Wageningen University. This is a very broad program which teaches an array of skills and knowledge. I have followed many courses from advanced multivariate mathematics to social sciences and philosophy. My special interests lie in soil sciences, geology, hydro-geology and ecology.
I am trained in the scientific method and know how to analyze things critically.
Age
24
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  I'm slightly allergic to cats. But I do love them. Oh the struggle.
- Special dietary requirements

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13 Dec 2023

Left by host (Bring an off-grid mountain ...) for Workawayer (Riekje)

I'm so happy that Riekje was part of the very first team to kick off my project. With Riekje you really get the best of both worlds because she is a great workawayer as well as a great person. If you have the time to get to know each other you will see she is super sweet, funny, and truly enjoys life - you can do random stuff together, be silly… read more

(Excellent )

6 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Riekje) for host (Bring an off-grid mountain ...)

I stayed with Viana for the entire month of October and I really wish I stayed longer. It is a magical place. Once a little shepperds village, it lays surrounded by mountains and rivers. The only way to get there is a 45 min hiking trail from the nearest town. My legs are certainly a lot stronger after my stay here😁. It takes a little time to get… read more

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29 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Riekje) for host (Come and help out on a small ...)

All that comes to mind when I think about Randi-Hariet and Kjells home are beautiful places and happy kind people. This place felt like home. like a wonderfully chaotic family. Here it didn't feel like I was a workawayer it felt like I was a good friend or a part of the family. We played guitar and sang in the evenings. We nurtured some adorable… read more

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29 Jul 2019

Left by host (Come and help out on a small ...) for Workawayer (Riekje)

Riekje is the most wonderful, amazing person ever! Always smiling, always happy, always ready to help out with whatever came up. Having her here with us was an awesome experience, and we miss her so much!
She's the kind of person who always makes you smile, and who can always brighten your day. We only wish she could've stayed with us longer! <3

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6 Jul 2019

Left by host (Families and skilled people ...) for Workawayer (Riekje)

A most pleasant guest, Riekje augmented my every day life for the second half of June. Truly a kind soul – she is unquestionably a potential benefaction to any host on sheer inner graciousness alone. Not to take anything away from her talents: she made a beautiful painting for me, and bonded more deeply with my dog than pretty much anyone coming… read more

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4 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Riekje) for host (Families and skilled people ...)

Alex was an absolutely wonderful host. I stayed with him for two weeks and I had a great time. He was kind and hospitable and we had some very interesting conversations. It was definitely the most luxurious workaway stay I have ever had. But than again I have stayed in tents for most of them. There was always plenty of good food and I had a nice… read more

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13 Dec 2023

Left by host (Bring an off-grid mountain ...) for Workawayer (Riekje)

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6 Nov 2023

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29 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Riekje) for host (Come and help out on a small ...)

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29 Jul 2019

Left by host (Come and help out on a small ...) for Workawayer (Riekje)

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6 Jul 2019

Left by host (Families and skilled people ...) for Workawayer (Riekje)

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4 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Riekje) for host (Families and skilled people ...)

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27 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer (Riekje) for host (Dog lover needed to help out ...)

I stayed at Diana's place with my boyfriend for two weeks and I had a great time. At first it took some time to get used to everything because the dog packs are seperated and we needed to be very carefull to keep the bariers closed. It was also increadibly hot at the time so we didn't work as much as I would have liked. The work was quite simple… read more

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6 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer (Riekje) for host (Come and help with some ...)

I stayed here for a little more than two weeks and I had a great time. Pantilla and Nan are so nice. And when I left I got not one, not even two but three big hugs from both of them. They really try to give you a great eperience. Which is impressive when you consider that so many volunteers come and go at this place. Teaching the kids was a lot of… read more

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4 Dec 2018

Left by host (Join a small natural family ...) for Workawayer (Riekje)

It was a pleasure to have help and company from this artist. Always interested, responsible and willing to do her best and share her wisdom Riekje is a awakened person that will make your life better. We hope to have her visit again in a close future.

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7 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Riekje) for host (Join a small natural family ...)

I stayed at Rita ans Gonçalo for ten days and I had a wonderfull time. Their land is beautiful, lush and green and I greatly admire them for what they have established. It was a serene and quiet place where I feel like I have learned a lot about myself. It was hard at the beginning to get used to the short workdays, but once i started to see it as… read more

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7 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Riekje) for host (The mountains are calling for ...)

Haico and else where my first hosts on workaway and I could't have wished for a better first. They are both very passionate kind people and I learned so much from them. The work was often quite physical, but very fun. It ranged from weeding the garden to rebuilding old walls to protect an ancient dam for when the streams get powerful during… read more

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25 Sep 2018

Left by host (The mountains are calling for ...) for Workawayer (Riekje)

We feel really honored that Riekje chose our place to start her adventure! With just 18 years old she shows a lot of wisdom, has a really good working ethic, and is a lot of fun to have around. Thank you so much Riekje for your courage and your dedication!

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