Ziggy

& Elisa

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

We would love to learn more about regenerative agriculture, community living, permaculture, ecosystem restoration, crafts and natural building.

Description

Hi! We are Elisa and Ziggy. We are 28 and 30 years old, from France and Belgium/Ireland. After having had many nice experiences as volunteers before, we want to further explore our interests in organic farming, permaculture and community living to eventually become part of a project ourselves.

We love working outside, getting our hands dirty, and moving: dancing, yoga, swimming or going on long hikes!
Here is a little bit more info on who we are and about our own individual experiences and interests:

Elisa (but most people call me Zazou):
After different volunteering and professional experiences in cultural mediation, I feel like discovering alternative ways of living and learning. I enjoy spending time with people and animals, experimenting with crafting and art, and learning about permaculture. I want to connect with nature, learn how to take time, observe and learn, and give a hand in projects that make sense for me.

Ziggy: I’m very interested in permaculture, shepherding, natural building and eco-communities. I have been a long-term volunteer in different permaculture and market gardening farms, followed trainings about permaculture (Permaculture Design Course), natural building, and non-formal education (Permaculture Teacher Training), and worked as a shepherd for a few months in a nature area in Belgium. Besides that, I also have experience as a researcher in landscape ecology and geography where I was involved in projects related to nature restoration and sustainable land use transitions.

Interests

LGBTQ

Vegetarian or vegan

Writing

Yoga / Wellness

Plant care

Politics / Social justice

Sustainability

Performing arts

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Languages

Hitchhiking

Mountain

History

Farming

Gardening

Hiking

Culture

DIY & crafts

Dancing

Drawing & painting

Cooking & food

Camping

Carpentry

Art & design

Books

Animals

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Art Projects

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

More details about your skills

- Vegetable garden: sowing seeds, planting, maintenance, watering, harvesting, collecting and saving seeds, mulching, flowers, etc. (with a focus on maintaining a healthy soil)
- Crafts: crochet, weaving, sewing, etc.
- Animal care
- Shepherding
- Permaculture
- Food forest: maintenance, mulching, harvesting, pruning, planting, etc.
- Eco-construction
- Water management
- Composting: humanure (dry toilet), worm compost, etc.
- Community living

Age

30 & 28

What else ...

To relax we love being outside, hiking, dancing, reading, listening to music, playing (board) games, cooking, practicing yoga and writing.

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