Vikki

United States
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Travel information

I am currently

At home

My next destination:
Croatia - from Jan 2023 until Dec 2026
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Description

I am an adventurous learner! Recently retired, all 4 kids grown and on their own, and wanting to put my skill set to use here in the states or abroad. I have a positive attitude, a love of people and never shy away from hard work. I have volunteered over the last 30 years with various organizations, in addition to raising my beautiful daughters, and working full time. I may have retired from my career, but not from wanting to continue to make an impact when and where its needed.
Interests

Technology

Carpentry

Animals

Architecture

Culture

Politics / Social justice

Writing

Water sports

Sustainability

Sailing / Boating

Music

Nature

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Beach

Charity work

Dancing

Cooking & food

Books
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Helping around the house

Charity Work

Teaching
More details about your skills

My skills include: Organizational abilities, project coordination, computer skills, book-keeping abilities ( I was an accountant) general building skills, (yes! know how to use power tools!) painting, gardening, housekeeping, including cooking abilities, and everything that goes along with running a household.
These are just examples of my abilities, and am always open to learning new ones.
Age

64
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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21 Mar 2024

Left by host (Join us around our family ...) for Workawayer ()

Vikki will be an asset to any Host. Hardworking, uncomplicated, mature, and responsible. Vikki uses her initiative to inform you when tasks are completed and suggests tasks that could be tackled, she works well with other workawayers but is also very capable of working independently.
I thoroughly enjoyed her company, sense of humour and will … read more

(Excellent )

18 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us around our family ...)

Want to do the same thing every day? Don’t come here😆. Tasks are varied and interesting, from chickens, gardening, dehydrating various garden products and more. Mikki has created an oasis right outside of Dubrovnik. Her profile accurately describes the tasks. I enjoyed my time getting to know her, the projects and hope to stay in contact!!

(Excellent )

3 Jan 2023

Left by host for Workawayer ()

I enjoyed three weeks, including Christmas, of a wonderful and dear time with Vikki, like family. Vikki is wise, skillful, mature, active, understanding, entertaining lady and a pleasure to live with. Her help and companionship is greatfully appreciated.

(Excellent )

2 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Spend time with a ...)

Back to workaway after a hiatus, and could not have picked a better one! Rudolph was such an interesting and entertaining person, I am blessed to have been able to spend three great weeks in Munich. The work was minimal, help with his online orders and basic housekeeping. After that it was hearing his tales of South Africa and other travel … read more

(Excellent )

31 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at a Christian Camp in ...)

What a great experience helping out at this camp. I was truly blessed by Nate, and his team during my time here. Yes, the work was long, but rewarding, helping in the kitchen, snack shack and general crowd control for 50 plus kids keeps you on your toes. I also had the pleasure of working with Jessica M, Ebeth, Marsha and Al who will always remain … read more

(Excellent )

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21 Mar 2024

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18 Mar 2024

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3 Jan 2023

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2 Jan 2023

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31 Aug 2019

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28 Aug 2019

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

Vikki was the most perfect guest and she really fit in well with the farm! Instantly, she starting cooking, cleaning, organizing... she is better than Mary Poppins. She is an excellent conversationalist and has a very diverse background both professionally and personally. She is well-read, loves to (and actually!) travel, and is the best person to … read more

(Excellent)

28 Aug 2019

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

The first word that comes to mind is genuine!! Genuinely hard work at times with genuinely wonderful people!! Thank you so much Emily and Eric for providing an atmosphere that motivates you to want to work hard at the various projects. Taking care of the sheep, as well as other chores, attending the farmers market, organizing the house, all with … read more

(Excellent)

5 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer

We LOVED having Vikki stay with us and definitely did not want her to go! She is hard working, friendly, lovely to talk to, was kind and engaging with our children and didn't ever complain about any of the tasks we needed help with. (She basically re-organised our entire house and we now have systems and 'homes' for things that didn't have homes … read more

(Excellent)

20 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Stay with our family by the ...)

I could not have ended my time in New Zealand any better than with Tennille, Gavin, and their entertaining boys! Beautiful surroundings with a beautiful family and friends. (Hi Kahn & Vaughn)
I helped in the home and garden, there is always something to do, so you definitely will not be bored. Tennille and Gavin are easy to work with, reasonable … read more

(Excellent)

25 Feb 2019

Left by host for Workawayer

Vikki is keen to make a difference. A nice woman on a bit of a soul searching journey she reached out to me from the States, and flew over to become part of my team. Very special to me, she asked me was there anything she could bring me, and hearing of my love of good hammers imported me a mighty estwing hammer which will be appreciated all my … read more

(Excellent)

11 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Nice people welcome to help ...)

What a joy to have my first workaway experience to be so positive!
The environment, , the local people, (props to Paul, Rosie,and Royden), and fellow workawayers all kept the atmosphere lively and entertaining. Priceless is what comes to mind meeting people young and older from such diverse backgrounds, yet mesh together so well!
Big thanks … read more

(Excellent)