Siri

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Description

Hi! I'm Siri, 19 years old and from Germany! :)

I graduated from high school in May and I'm currently taking a gap year to get to know not only myself but also the world a bit better. I want to broaden my horizons through cultural and linguistic exchange and meet and connect with many different people before continuing to study.

For my stays I'm looking for places where I can live and eat in exchange of working.

I'd prefer a place with open-minded, friendly people and a sense of family among them. In addition to working and completing assigned tasks, I want to share experiences and unforgettable moments and spend as much time as possible exploring and learning.

I do have almost 12 years of experience with horses and farm life, but you can read more about that if you scroll down. :)

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Hiking

Events & social

Cycling

Fitness

Writing

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Plant care

Photography

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Languages

LGBTQ

History

Gardening

Farming

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Culture

Charity work

Cooking & food

Camping

Books

Art & design

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
Improving my English skills is one of the reasons why I’m taking a gap year in the first place, therefore I'd be more than thankful for help.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Languages

Life at a Farmstay

General Maintenance

House sitting

More details about your skills

I started to take riding lessons at the age of six and never stopped being around horses since, so I was able to gain a lot of experience about horses, riding and animal care as well as about different (physical) work activities which need to be done on a farm. Even tho I quit riding in Feburary, after it had been my hobby for 12 years, I still had a mini-job on a local ranch (cleaning the stables, feeding + watering the horses, ...) before I left for my gap year.

I surely know how much work animals can be, but I enjoy taking care of them and seeing them live healthy and happy is simply the best price for hard work. :)

Working outside in the different seasons isn't a problem for me and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty. Moreover I'm motivated and ambitious to get my work done well.
It's important to me to be a reliable, responsible and flexible working partner and I appreciate a good communication with others. I'm polite, patient and friendly because these are the behaviors I hope for from every person. Curiosity and willingness to learn are always within me.

So far during my year abroad I have also been able to gain experience with house keeping, catering and dog + house sitting.

Basic chores like cleaning, doing the laundry and general maintenance are part of everyday life and I'm totally okay with doing these tasks.

Despite being an animal lover, I adore nature very much as well. Especially forests have my heart and I'm always eager to learn more facts about mother nature. I do have a little bit of experience with gardening but it's expandable.

If you have tasks for me that require creativity, I'm always in! Art and music play a big role in my life.

If time permits I'm very much willing to do charity work particularly regarding sustainability, nature conservation and social justice.

All in all I enjoy being helpful by doing all kinds of tasks. :)

I'm excited to meet and connect with new people, learn their point of views and reflect on everything I've learned so far.

Age

19

What else ...

Feel free to text me if you have any questions!

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  I've been vegan for almost 4 years now and I'm perfectly able to cook or prepare vegan dishes for myself (as well as for others ;) ).