Saskia

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Hi !

I am Saskia, a 23-year-old Swiss student with a background in social work, social policy and international development. I am a curious, open-minded and reliable person who enjoys meeting people from different backgrounds, contributing to collective projects and discovering new ways of living.

Over the past few years, I have increasingly felt the need to spend more time close to nature and to learn from people who have chosen a more sustainable, community-oriented or rural lifestyle. I am particularly interested in small-scale farming, regenerative agriculture, food production, ecological living and projects that create a meaningful connection between people and their environment.

Workaway is not completely new to me: I have already completed three very positive Workaway experiences. During one of them, I helped in a family-run B&B and farm, where I was responsible for maintaining the garden, cleaning and preparing guest rooms, helping with breakfast preparation, and carrying out general maintenance and practical tasks around the property.

During my studies, I also lived for one year on a dairy farm. This gave me a better understanding of everyday rural life, including its routines, responsibilities and physical demands. I enjoyed living in an environment shaped by the seasons, animals and agricultural work, and it strengthened my wish to learn more about farming and environmentally conscious ways of living.

From September 2026, I will be completing a part-time internship with an international development NGO in Barcelona. My work will focus on climate policy, climate finance and a just energy transition, including research and programme-support activities related to countries such as Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic. As I will work around 20 hours per week (which would be mostly remotely), I am looking for a place in Catalonia where I could combine the internship with a more grounded daily life in nature and contribute meaningfully during the rest of my time.

I am happy to help with gardening, harvesting, caring for animals, cleaning, cooking, organising activities, language exchange, childcare and general maintenance, etc. I do not consider myself an agricultural expert, but I am motivated, physically active, comfortable learning by doing and not afraid of practical or repetitive work.

Outside work and studies, I enjoy hiking, cooking, photography, swimming, biking, skiing and spending time with animals. I am sociable and enjoy shared meals and conversations, but I also respect people’s privacy and am comfortable spending time independently.

Interests

Gardening

Books

Dancing

Winter sports

Cycling

Charity work

Outdoor activities

Yoga / Wellness

Photography

Team sports

Hiking

Languages

Adventure sports

Culture

Farming

Nature

Camping

Self development

Water sports

Pets

Mountain

Plant care

Music

Events & social

Cooking & food

Beach

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I would love to learn the language of the country where I will be I would also be happy to speak in German, English or French to people who are interested

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Languages

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Babysitting and creative play

Light maintenance

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Teaching

More details about your skills

Practical and household skills:
- Cleaning and preparing guest rooms
- Breakfast preparation and general kitchen assistance
- Cooking simple, healthy and varied meals
- Housekeeping and maintaining shared spaces
- Basic property and farm maintenance
- Gardening, watering, weeding and general outdoor work
- Helping with harvesting and seasonal tasks
- Comfortable carrying out physical and repetitive work
- Experience living in a dairy-farm environment
- Following routines and completing tasks independently

Hospitality and guest support:
- Previous experience helping in a family-run B&B
- Welcoming guests and contributing to a pleasant atmosphere
- Preparing rooms and common areas
- Assisting with breakfast service
- Experience in cafés, bars, bakeries, shops and customer service
- Cash-register and food-service experience

Children, education and care:
- Experience teaching and supervising groups of children
- Delivered children’s-rights workshops to more than 3,600 pupils
- Experience in alternative and Montessori-inspired education
- Childcare and activity organisation
- Experience supporting a child with Down syndrome
- Experience supporting people with physical and intellectual disabilities
- Patient, inclusive and person-centred approach
- Non-violent communication

Animals and rural living:
- Lived for one year on a dairy farm
- Comfortable around farm animals
- Experience caring for pets
- Previously cared for a future guide dog for approximately eighteen months

Organisation and communication:
- Organising activities, workshops and small events
- Project coordination and operational follow-up
- Researching and summarising information
- Preparing written and communication materials
- Working with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Responsible, organised and attentive to details

Age

23

What else ...

If you would like to find out more about me, I would be delighted to talk to you :)

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