Vanessa & Bruno

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

We really enjoy seeing new places, hiking and taking pictures of landscapes. During our free afternoons we enjoy a good series or watching a nice sunset.

Description

We are a couple of Chilean professionals who decided to take a break in our lives to live a new experience that would make us grow as people and teach us new skills. That is why we decided to quit our jobs to undertake an adventure together, living in another country with new people and a new language. We believe that it is important to get to know a new culture by inserting ourselves in this society, so that through work and community life we can contribute to the country we are getting to know, generating a more empathetic and inclusive environment. We hope to be able to help many people in New Zealand, just as they will help us to get to know their culture and improve our English.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: Beginner

More details about my language interests
We would like to improve our English by speaking with English speakers, we think it is the best way to improve and motivate us to continue learning. We could also help to practice with someone who wants to improve their Spanish.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Art Projects

Languages

Teaching

Life at a Farmstay

Helping with Computers/ Internet

DIY and building projects

Being an elderly companion

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

More details about your skills

Vanessa: During my college years I always worked in customer service, either as a waitress, salesperson and cashier. I studied in the university a career related to the health area so I am in constant contact with people, always ready to help and contribute in whatever they need. During my months in New Zealand I have worked in a kiwi pack house and in the orchard preparing the trees for the growth of the fruit. I consider myself a fast learner, so I am willing to learn whatever it takes to help society.

Bruno: I studied engineering in the city of Temuco Chile, I worked for 7 years in a coal mine in the south of Chile and then 1 year in a copper mine, my work was related to logistics and process management. In my free time I like to work with native wood, creating beautiful wall clocks and products to order, this allowed me to create my own business in Chile and I hope to continue in this area which is what I am really passionate about. During my first 3 months in New Zealand I worked in a kiwi orchard, pruning, thinning and preparing the tree for the correct growth of the fruit.

Age

32 & 38

What else ...

In our free time we like to go out and see new places, go for walks, cook a good meal and enjoy the simple things, like a good conversation or learning something new.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No