Julia

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Description

About me
Hi, I’m Julia, 30, from Germany/Switzerland. People often describe me as warm-hearted, reliable and curious. I love connecting with nature, people and animals. My big passions are herbs, gardening and sustainable living. I studied Molecular Biotechnology in Munich, so I bring both a scientific background in biology and a hands-on love for the natural world. I also serve as a firefighter in my company’s professional fire brigade – which taught me teamwork, responsibility and staying calm in challenging situations. I enjoy hiking, being outdoors and I’m physically fit and not afraid of hard work.

Why I want to travel
Ten years ago I spent some time in New Zealand – and I left a piece of my heart here. Coming back now feels like a dream. I’m also a big Lord of the Rings fan (yes, I even carry two tattoos as proof 😅). On this journey, I hope to learn more about permaculture, gardening and medicinal plants, and also to deepen my understanding of Māori culture.

Background & experience
• Tourism & hospitality in Switzerland → teamwork, flexibility, responsibility
• Farm work in Bavaria, Germany → plants, animals, outdoor work
• Au pair in Australia → childcare and family life
• Firefighter training → safety awareness, discipline, resilience
• Passion for herbs, nature and community living

I’m positive, practical and motivated, and I learn quickly. I’m happy to help with gardening, cooking, animal care, childcare, or general farm and household tasks.

Interests

Camping

Beach

Adventure sports

Self development

Events & social

Languages

Plant care

Cooking & food

Astronomy

Animals

Winter sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Fitness

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More 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.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

House and pet sitting

Helping with Computers/ Internet

General Maintenance

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Some knowledge of:  

Teaching

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping around the house

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

Skills & languages
• Languages:
• German (native) – happy to teach
• English (fluent)
• Spanish (B1 level)

Practical skills & experience:
• Farm work on a hop field in Bavaria (Germany) – outdoor work, physically demanding tasks
• Cooking & baking, preparing healthy meals
• Making simple natural remedies (teas, tinctures – still learning!)
• Childcare (worked as an au pair in Australia)
• Tutoring experience (helping students with homework and learning)
• Hospitality & tourism (teamwork, flexibility, guest service)

Personal qualities: motivated, hardworking, reliable, physically fit, curious and a fast learner

Age

30

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