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Description
Hello!
My name is Victoria, I'm from Canada and currently living in Edinburgh, Scotland. I graduated a year ago from university with a degree in English literature and am using WorkAway to experience new ways of life, different cultures, and learn new skills.
I have a special interest in food (i.e food production and homesteads), cooking, and, specifically for my next trip to BC, Canada, I want to learn about Indigenous cultures.
I love reading, watching movies, working out, being with friends and family, and being outside. I'm a pretty calm person and love getting to know people and hanging out as well as time alone.
The only thing I must share with any potential hosts before I stay is that I have coeliac disease and because of this cannot eat gluten. This means anything containing wheat, rye, or barley. Initially this may seem like a restrictive diet but it actually means I just cannot eat most processed food. I still eat fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy products, oats, potatoes, lentils, beans and much more! My diagnosis is recent so cross contamination is not a problem (I can use the same knives, cutting boards, and toasters as everyone else). I find my diet makes me a better candidate for WorkAway as I now place much more importance on food and learning about where it comes from. Since my diagnosis I am even more motivated to learn about farming, permaculture, and different ways of life that allow me to be more connected to food and where it comes from.
Thanks for reading my description!! Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Interests
Hitchhiking
Hiking
Camping
Events & social
Art & design
Carpentry
Farming
Gardening
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Nature
LGBTQ
Movies & TV
Music
History
Fitness
Drawing & painting
Culture
Books
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
Unfortunately I am only fluent in English but I am very keen to learn new languages.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Teaching
More details about your skills
For the last four years I have been at university studying English literature and working for the student newspaper there.
I am a trained barista and have worked in hospitality in cafes and pubs as a waitress since I was fifteen so I have great interpersonal skills and work ethic. Using WorkAway I have volunteered on farms and lifestyle blocks. I now have experience caring for horses, cows, chickens, ducks, and vegetable gardens.
I'm very open-minded and after four years of university I am ready to learn any and all hands-on and life skills such as farming, gardening, construction, decoration (I like to draw in my free time), and housework.
I can ensure enthusiasm and a great attitude whenever I complete tasks.
Age
23
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
I have coeliac disease so I cannot eat gluten.
Feedback
Victoria stayed with us for a bit longer than a month, during a very busy time at the hostel. She did the usual housekeeping jobs and was always ready to help us out - all in all a great helper.
We wish you the best in the future and look forward to your returning… read more
The work was easy and reasonable. We worked maximum three hours a day so we had lots of time to explore the surrounding national park.
The nature and hikes surrounding the hostel was incredible! Your never short of things to do or see if you love… read more
VIctoria stayed at the farm for almost full two months during the fall of 2023. She was always well-mannered, committed and enthusiastic. She was eager to learn and perform her tasks diligently, and she took initiative to expand and develope her services.
The tasks on the farm consist mostly of taking care of the 9… read more
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Feedback
Victoria stayed with us for a bit longer than a month, during a very busy time at the hostel. She did the usual housekeeping jobs and was always ready to help us out - all in all a great helper.
We wish you the best in the future and look forward to your returning… read more
The work was easy and reasonable. We worked maximum three hours a day so we had lots of time to explore the surrounding national park.
The nature and hikes surrounding the hostel was incredible! Your never short of things to do or see if you love… read more
VIctoria stayed at the farm for almost full two months during the fall of 2023. She was always well-mannered, committed and enthusiastic. She was eager to learn and perform her tasks diligently, and she took initiative to expand and develope her services.
The tasks on the farm consist mostly of taking care of the 9… read more
