Vivian05

Germany
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At home
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I‘m interested in animals, nature, farmwork and overall broadening my horizon. I love to read, learn new things and I‘m in a dancing group.
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Hi, I‘m Vivian and I‘m from Germany. I love travelling and have been on holiday in many countries. I just spent eleven months in New Zealand mainly doing workaway and I really enjoyed travelling on my own. I achieved just what I wanted: making new experiences, meeting new people, learning new things and overall getting out of my everyday routine. Now I view Workaway as one of the best ways to travel and I‘m sure I will use it more in the future.

I love animals (I begged my parents to get a dog until they agreed when I was eleven) and being outside. Taking my dog on long walks through the forest was my go-to escape during lockdown and I started hiking a lot in New Zealand. I am also an avid reader and I enjoy intellectual conversations about all kinds of topics.
I‘m a hard worker and I learn fast. I don‘t need many people around me to be happy, but when I‘m comfortable around someone I‘m very open and good fun.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Hiking
Winter sports
Water sports
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Languages
LGBTQ
History
Farming
Dancing
Culture
Books
Beach
Astronomy

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Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Welsh: Beginner
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I‘m currently learning Welsh just for fun (though I hope I will be able to use it soon) and I‘m open to learning other languages, too. I also have experience tutoring children in English.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Languages
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Teaching
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I am very good with animals (I have a lot of experience with dogs and cats and have looked after many other animals too (chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, horses…)) and for some reason even shy animals often like me. I have done a lot of garden work in New Zealand and have some experience teaching and looking after children. I also have some basic experience building and have painted a fair bit.
I love learning new skills and I always do my best.
Age
21
What else ...
I want to try new things and get out of my comfort zone. I love learning and have found that you can learn something new from every person you meet. Especially regarding Workaway sometimes accepting the most unusual positions is the most fun. So if you think we would be a good match, I would be very happy to hear from you.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  I‘m vegetarian

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28 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Come help in our house and ...)

I stayed with Anne and Peter for a week and had an amazing time. The work is very flexible and most afternoons we did some exciting things together, like going cycling, hiking or to the hot pools. And when they were too busy to do something together, they always gave me tips for what I could do on my own, as there are a lot of great things to do:… read more

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25 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Gardening in Waikawa, Picton ...)

I had a really great stay with Mandy and Rob. They are really nice and it was very easy to win Rusty‘s heart by throwing him his ball. I cut back some Gorse and blackberry brambles, replanted some young trees and did some weeding. It was quite physical, especially because it was hot, but the work was very rewarding as I could see the difference I… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jan 2023

Left by host (Come learn about dynamic ...) for Workawayer (Vivian05)

We had Vivian stay for a couple of weeks. She was a brilliant worker and did her very best at everything I asked. She was great with the anilina and fabulous at weeding! Loved to have her around thank you Vivian

(Excellent )

9 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Come learn about dynamic ...)

My time with Stefanie was really good. I enjoyed spending time on my own feeding the chickens and ducklings (that very quickly learned to come running to me when it was feeding time), weeding and picking beans. Stefanie works a lot and even when she‘s home she is always busy, so I didn’t get to see too much of her, but I had a great Christmas… read more

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28 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Come help in our house and ...)

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25 Feb 2023

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10 Jan 2023

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9 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Come learn about dynamic ...)

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17 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Come stay with us :) Athol , ...)

I had a great time with Mandy and Steve, and the two and a half weeks were over way too quickly. My room was very comfortable and I could take Sylvie to sleep in my room whenever I wanted. She loves cuddling under the blanket! Ollie followed me around and slept in my room too when Mandy and Steve weren‘t home. The work was varied and never boring… read more

(Excellent )

11 Dec 2022

Left by host (Come Experience Our Piece of ...) for Workawayer (Vivian05)

Vivian is a fantastic volunteer. She worked hard until the job was complete whether it was weeding, painting or anything else we asked of her. She got along well with other volunteers and staff on site, and was a great addition to the homestead while she was here. Thanks again!

(Excellent )

30 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Come Experience Our Piece of ...)

I had an amazing three weeks with Jeremy and Josie. They have a very cosy home and there are some beautiful walks on the property that are even more fun with Nuka (if you can convince him to come along). I did a lot of work in the tiny house and some weeding. The work was very well balanced with free time, so I had lots of opportunities to explore… read more

(Excellent )

27 Nov 2022

Left by host (Join our family and enjoy a ...) for Workawayer (Vivian05)

Vivian, is a quiet, and pleasant young lady who fitted well into our busy household. She always did her tasks with a good attitude and wasn't afraid to ask questions. She did a marvellous job tidying up our big garden, which involved mainly pulling out weeds around the house, and throwing away rubbish. She also helped out on a couple of occasions… read more

(Excellent )

30 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Join our family and enjoy a ...)

I stayed with Jay and Richard for three weeks and had a great time. I did a lot of weeding (but that’s all done now, so the next person won’t have to worry about it) and every time I wanted I could come along and help with the milking, which I really liked to do. I also helped catch some calves that really didn’t want to be caught, but in the end… read more

(Very good )

26 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Ex-guesthouse and kiwi family ...)

Words can’t describe how great my time with Angela and her family was. It felt like coming home and Angela was very motherly whenever she could be, like when she treated my sunburn. She didn’t expect much work and was extremely appreciative of the things I did. There was a variety of jobs to do and she always told me to pick the ones I like, so it… read more

(Excellent )

24 Nov 2022

Left by host (Ex-guesthouse and kiwi family ...) for Workawayer (Vivian05)

Vivian is a star. This excellent lady joined our family on a wet and miserable day, rolled up her sleeves, put her work gear on and got straight into the thick of things. She is amazing. She cleaned, she dug holes, she pulled old iron off the side of the building, she organised multiple rooms, she trained my dog, she buried an octopus.. all the… read more

(Excellent )

1 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Farm-Animal Sanctuary in ...)

I stayed at the sanctuary for one month and it was already hard to leave. It‘s a lot of hard work, but you can directly see how it makes the animals happy and it is impossible not to fall in love with all of them. That makes the work so rewarding! You also get to meet lots of amazing people.
If you love animals and like to get dirty, this is the… read more

(Excellent )

21 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Helping in our garden and ...)

I had an absolutely amazing time with Kelly and Christina. I felt very much at home, getting ice cream and a Milo every evening and watching Dexter together. I learned so much in two weeks, doing lots of different things from gardening to tearing out an old carpet and crawling under the house to hook up a new sink. The work was very relaxed and I… read more

(Excellent )

16 Aug 2022

Left by host (Enjoy family life with us in ...) for Workawayer (Vivian05)

Vivian stayed with us for three weeks. Vivian became part of the family fitting in really well, also was a great help with many various tasks that she completed during her stay. Was great that Vivian was able to get out and enjoy many walks in the local area during her stay despite the average weather.
Definitely recommend Vivian

(Excellent )

7 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Enjoy family life with us in ...)

I stayed with Carl and his son Tobias for three weeks and had an absolutely AMAZING time. They have a wonderful home and I felt like I was part of their family. The work was very relaxed and varied and I had a lot of free time to explore the area. Carl also took me to the hot pools three times and I could come along on two awesome helicopter… read more

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18 Jul 2022

Left by host (Join our easy going kiwi ...) for Workawayer (Vivian05)

Vivian was flexible and helped when the weather continued to be wet. She was a lovely nonintrusive person to have in our home. Thank you Vivian, Have fun and enjoy NZ.

(Excellent )

18 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Join our easy going kiwi ...)

I stayed with Wendy and Jonathan for one and a half weeks and had a great time. Wendy is very easy-going and the work was varied. I did some planting and mulching and helped renew one side of the cow shed. Whenever the weather was good Wendy gave me lots of time to explore the area and when it rained I could do jigsaws. They even took me to play… read more

(Excellent )

8 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Experience Kiwi culture in ...)

I stayed with Caryl, Sam and their kids for two weeks and had an amazing time. They are all lovely people and it was great to be a part of their family. The work varied between helping in the garden and the kitchen and occasionally supervising the children (which was not much work at all). Oftentimes they even tried to help, especially when we… read more

(Excellent )

28 Jun 2022

Left by host (Come and help and experience ...) for Workawayer (Vivian05)

Vivian stayed at our home for three weeks. She is a very hardworking young lady, she completed every job to a fantastic standard and was always very tidy. She is a very conscientious and well-mannered woman with a lot of experience, which may be surprising at such a young age. We wish you all the best on your travels and beyond and hope to see you… read more

(Excellent )

19 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian05) for host (Come and help and experience ...)

I stayed with Tomasz and Joanna for two and a half weeks and had an amazing time. Both of them are super nice and friendly and Tomasz is a great cook. The work was a good mix of cleaning the house and working in the garden and occasionally walking the dogs. The days were very relaxed and I had lots of time to explore the surroundings. Tomasz even… read more

(Excellent )

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