Gemma

From: Australia

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
No countries selected
Travel dates
04/05/2015 - 03/05/2017
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My status
Travelling
Description
I am an honest and reliable single woman enjoying the diversity of our beautiful world.
I am keen to help others out and through 'Workaway' find ways to contribute my skills. I am a vocational teacher, an avid gardener, enjoy teaching English as a Foreign Language and can cook and clean. Having worked in hospitality for many years I have lots of transferable skills with particular strength in customer service. I am a friendly person who fits into most situations.
I have been a Workawayer in Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Russia, Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico working in diverse roles including teaching English, hostel customer service, reception, painting, creating, gardening, childcare, cooking and cleaning. I have also lived in Nepal for four months, working for an organisation looking after vulnerable kids. I adapt very quickly to new situations. I have meet lots of wonderful people and there have been so many special experiences.
I love travelling! I have travelled extensively and enjoy different cultures and the pleasure of exploring. I like to meet new people, experience and learn new things and I would like to continue to learn about life, different cultures and the world. I also enjoy the creative hobbies; the outdoors; swimming, dancing; playing cards, board games, snooker; internet research and reading and writing.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
Teaching English as Foreign Language, reception and administration; Hospitality work/Tour guide; House and pet sitting; Cooking; Cleaning; Gardening; Sewing; Car and motorbike license
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Age
57
Nationality
Australian
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

Photos

Pokhara, Nepal

India

At Work - A fun class, learning about juggling priorities.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens 2015

Riding my motorbike in Nepal

Australia 2015

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Painting a hotel wall in Myanmar - Dec 2015

On reception at a butterfly park in Laos - Oct 2015

With my students in Myanmar - Dec 2015

Teaching English

Gardening in Turkey 2016

Lombok 2019

Australia 2019

Malaysia 2019

Feedback

07/12/2016

Left by host (Join us on our beautiful 5 ...) for Workawayer (Gemma)

Gemma was a GEM! We loved having her stay and finding her in the garden with a big smile. She was thorough and worked well without supervision. She did a great job on a sewing project and was very versatile in her knowledge of things in general. We always love to see our volunteers enjoy each others company, and she was a wonderful roommate… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Join us on our beautiful 5 ...)

I am sad to finish my Workaway here. It is such a magical place amongst nature. The work was easy, flexible and fun; I enjoyed making flower arrangements, making mosaic wall hangings, and doing Tai Chi and Buddhist philosophy.
I also spent time cleaning the beautiful casitas in this tropical getaway in a little village on the Costa Rican coast.
I… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2016

Left by host (Come and help me with ...) for Workawayer (Gemma)

Gemmа is a very nice, gentle person, so very helpful, responsible, trusty, digent hardworking and creative.She is very friendly in interacting with our children and integreated very fast and well in our family
We will wish your the very best on yor way and hope, to see you again!

(Excellent )

02/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Come and help me with ...)

It was a pleasure to stay with this family and help in any way I could. I enjoyed taking the baby for walks, playing with Vera and doing some cooking and cleaning in their lovely apartment.
They are a very nice easygoing family and Irina encouraged me to see the sights of St Petersburg and even helped me go to the ballet.
Thank-you for a great… read more

(Excellent )

27/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Looking for help at our Eco ...)

Working in the mountains near El Valle de Anton was a wonderful experience in a peaceful and beautiful location. Brandon, Maylin and Will are very special kind people.
The Eco Lodge is very eco friendly and has chickens, dogs, fruit and vege plants and a lovely little river. There are movie nights, pancake breakfasts, and a separate volunteers… read more

(Excellent )

05/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)

Gemma is a lively and enjoyable person to have around, hard working and she also entertained us all with plenty of stories around the dinner table. An excellent "workawayer" who we thoroughly enjoyed hosting. We would have liked her to stay a bit longer!

(Excellent )

24/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Take part in an Organic ...)

Chevrel and Alan are lovely people and it was a great experience working on their farm.

I enjoyed the gardening very much and also did lots of cooking in the big kitchen which had everything needed including heaps of organic food. It was so nice to have things straight from the garden, and I especially emjoyed my first time eating artichokes.… read more

(Excellent )

28/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Help us with French, German ...)

It was a lovely experience staying with the family and playing with the boys. Ayse is very friendly and easygoing and I quickly felt like part of the family.
I was able to do day trips to Ephesus and Cesme and went for a weekend to Cappadocia and Pamukkle.
Thankyou so much Ayse for your suggestions, and for your warm hospitality and welcoming… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2016

Left by host (Help us with French, German ...) for Workawayer (Gemma)

Gemma is one of the most beautiful people we have ever met. Her personality is really friendly. She played games with our boys and taught them a lot of English words. She is a very good teacher, she is patient with kids and has a great way to play with kids. She became a friend of us and my mother also:) I would highly recommend her as a Workaway.… read more

(Excellent )

24/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Stay for free in beautiful ...)

This program is amazing and very rewarding for all participants. It is extremely well run and the coordinators are super helpful, caring and organised.

I loved everything about it from the city tour and lunch, the bus journeys, the timetable, the activities, the venue, the food and especially the people.

We all quickly became friends, the… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2016

Left by host (Giving students confidence ...) for Workawayer (Gemma)

Gemma is a wonderful person .Although she stayed for a short period, everybody loved her. She's a very sociable nice and helpful person.We all wish she had stayed longer.I really recommend Gemma to any host who needs an active, energetic helpful and friendly volunteer.THANK you so much Gemma we will be more than happy if you come again to visit… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Giving students confidence ...)

I worked in Berrechid for a short time and really enjoyed it. It is a fantastic opportunity to talk with locals about all sorts of topics.
The staff and volunteers are so nice and we did lots of cooking and talking together.

(Excellent )

18/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Help to make a new guesthouse ...)

I totally enjoyed the short time I was at the Riad. I loved talking to all the guests and helping out.
The manager Wadie is kind and thoughtful and creates a welcoming and inclusive atmospere.
I certainally recommend volunteering here for a genuine Moroccan experience.

(Excellent )

03/03/2016

Left by host (Cool english speaking café ...) for Workawayer (Gemma)

Thank you Gemma! We had an amazing 2 weeks experience with this lady from the beginning to the end. Gemma is a fast learner, after a while we show her how things work, she learned it and nailed it. Loooooool. She knows how to soak up the atmosphere and even makes friend with some customers. She is an actual boom to make people open their mouth… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Cool english speaking café ...)

I totally enjoyed a memorable week volunteering here. It was fantastic to speak with so many diverse Vietnamese people, stay in a local area, and enjoy the company of the staff and other wonderful volunteers.
Thankyou for an amazing time.

(Excellent )

21/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Help out in a recently opened ...)

Helping here was a wonderful experience.
There is a nice atmosphere at the hotel and the jobs were diverse and interesting. The dutch couple running the place were very very nice, kind and considerate. They were inclusive of all volunteers and always showed appreciation and support to us. We shared lots of meals, drinks and excursions… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)

Gemma is a hardworking lady and shows a lot of energy. She was open to all kinds of jobs, but we were very happy with her talent for painting flowers on the walls of the rooms and giving our staff members English lessons. She initiated the class herself and it was clear she is a teacher in her professional life as the staff enjoyed it very much.

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by host (Volunteering at a Butterfly ...) for Workawayer (Gemma)

Gemma is a wonderful and easy going person to have around and helping! She is very social, always smiling and autonomic. Gemma, we have enjoyed your stay so much! Thank you so much for your commitment to the nature/butterflypak, your great help, your warmth and humor. We are really looking forward to meat you here again in the future! THANK YOU!… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host for (Volunteering at a Butterfly ...)

Thankyou Olaf and Ineke for giving me the opportunity to work in your magical butterfly park.
I totally enjoyed. working on reception, guiding and telling people visitors about the park and about butterflies.
This was a wonderful workaway experience and recommended to anyone who lives nature.

(Excellent )

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