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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
England, United Kingdom - from Oct 2025 until Jan 2026 View all
Description
Hi! :)
I'm Sonya. I was born in N. Ireland, but moved to England in 2002 and have been mostly based in the south of England since then. I'm a qualified Veterinary Nurse and worked in a veterinary hospital for 12 years before running my own pet care business for 7 years, before Covid.
During lockdown I did a Permaculture Design Course and did some volunteering on Permaculture projects in England. Since then, I have worked on an organic veg farm, travelled around Europe for 16 months volunteering in 8 different countries, and spent 4 spring & summer seasons working in conservation in the Scottish Highlands. My job in the Highlands is with a wildlife conservation charity, and my role is split between giving educational talks to the public about landscape restoration / rewilding, and doing fundraising.
I love learning, have boundless curiosity, want to experience other ways of life and to learn new skills in foraging, food growing, eco-building, conservation, sustainability and rewilding.
I LOVE music, from new-age, folk, classical, gothic metal and 80's cheesy pop to The Carpenters and lots of things in between. I love mountains, rivers, forests, sunrises, sunsets, and wild, open spaces. I enjoy hiking, reading, meditation, cooking healthy plant-based food, mountain-biking, gardening, and connecting with other kind and compassionate humans. I value kindness, honesty, and a respect for the natural world.
I don't yet have much feedback on this site, but am happy to provide references
Interests
Farming
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Gardening
Charity work
Music
Languages
Hiking
Cooking & food
Books
Animals
Politics / Social justice
LGBTQ
Pets
Self development
Nature
Mountain
Plant care
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: BeginnerMore 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.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Able to teach about:
Animal Care
More details about your skills
I have experience of looking after all sorts of animals, both wild and domesticated, from stick insects to giraffes, dogs, cats, ferrets and snakes.
I have experience giving talks to the public about wildlife, forest ecology, nature connection and landscape restoration and am really passionate about reconnecting people with nature and inspiring them to help protect it.
I also have approx 8 months of full-time experience of organic farming, and a few months experience of working in Seminar Houses - kitchen duties and housekeeping.
I've spent the last few years researching many aspects of my life and finding more natural, less wasteful way of doing things - it's something that i find HUGELY satisfying and i love learning and teaching people what i've learned.
Age
43
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
plant-based
Feedback
You are always… read more
Nick and Justine were super welcoming. I arrived with a bunch of other volunteers and we were greeted with a delicious candle-lit meal on our first evening and given everything we needed to settle in.
The… read more
She helped in the kitchen with dishes and cutting vegetables, caring for the garden with weeding, cleaning here and there and took great care for… read more
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You are always… read more
Nick and Justine were super welcoming. I arrived with a bunch of other volunteers and we were greeted with a delicious candle-lit meal on our first evening and given everything we needed to settle in.
The… read more
She helped in the kitchen with dishes and cutting vegetables, caring for the garden with weeding, cleaning here and there and took great care for… read more
every work she did she made perfect and with care.
when cleaning out the pond, she was very careful with the insects.
overall, she is a very sensitive person.
her german language skills are actually good, she just needs to… read more
From the moment she arrived, her enthusiasm and dedication were evident.
Sonya took on every task with a positive attitude and worked tirelessly to ensure that everything was completed properly. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond were truly commendable.
Not only did… read more
