Andrea

United Kingdom
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I am currently

Travelling

My next destination:
Greece - from Jun 2026 until Aug 2026
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Description

My name is Andrea and I have have just signed up to Workaway as I am taking a year out from my finance job with a charity, now that our children have left home.

I am super excited to be joining the Workaway community and hope to meet some amazing people along the way.

From April 2026 I am planning various adventures: travelling, sailing, volunteering and to learning more about the people and countries that I am staying in. My plans arent super fixed to give me some flexibility. So far they include teaching English in Poland to gain a TEFL qualification (Apr and May) where I was involved in a couple of Workaway projects and a long distance cycle ride across Europe (Jul - to not sure when).

I plan to cycle from London to Istanbul and along the way I would love to join the Workaway community helping with DIY or gardening jobs. Once I get cycling I will hopefully have a good idea of dates I will be in different places.

I am a competent DIY and practical person and good at getting stuck in to fix problems...I am hard working and easy to get on with and I looking to connect with people in different countries to share and learn:)

Then later I would love to join a yacht as a Workaway if such an opportunity became available....I have a yacht RYA Competent Crew qualification but I havent sailed many miles...if I can help with general work, cleaning, cooking and maintenance and in return get some sailing experience that would great.
Interests

Culture

Charity work

Books

DIY & crafts

Art & design

Architecture

Water sports

Mountain

Camping

Winter sports

Sailing / Boating

Hiking

Cycling
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

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I can help with teaching English

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Languages

Teaching

Creative DIY projects

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

Some knowledge of:

Charity Work
More details about your skills

I am a native English speaker with a TEFL qualification. I am good at DIY and other practical matters such as gardening.
Age

54
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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27 May 2026

Left by host (English speakers welcome for ...) for Workawayer ()

Andrea is an absolute gem! We would gladly have her back anytime. She was very committed and was highly praised by all our students. She's very punctual, easy going and she cheerfully participated in all activities. We couldn't ask for a better volunteer!

(Excellent )

26 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (English speakers welcome for ...)

I have just finished an English immersive language course, run by Gosia and coordinated by Brad. It was a great experience and I would recommend this Workaway if you are interested in meeting Polish people and learning more about their culture and day to day lives.

The experience is a little different to other Workaways so be aware of what is … read more

(Excellent )

18 May 2026

Left by host (Help with loads of different ...) for Workawayer ()

Andrea came for a week. My wife Anna and I really enjoyed having her around . And even better, she really threw herself into the work, completing tasks which we've not got round to for ages. The first was to weed a flower bed. And now we've planted veg there, so that's really useful.
She helped Anna with cleaning guest rooms. And some of our … read more

(Excellent )

18 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with loads of different ...)

I spent a week staying with Jim, Ania and their children at the historic they have been renovating for the past 18 years. The bulk of the restoration is completed but as with any such property and land there are always lots of jobs that need doing.

I completed a real mix of tasks..clearing a bed to plant tomatos, picking wild garlic, helping … read more

(Excellent )

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