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Hi there!
I am an Australian travelling the world without plans or timeframes and I have the goodwill and good willingness to help and work anywhere in the world.
To date, my workaway project tasks have varied and included:
Teaching English
Activities with children
Designing posters for events
Shopping for general needs and equipment for schooling
Teaching a life-skill (hairdressing) to a women's group
Feeding chickens/collecting eggs
Watering plants, planting and harvesting
Reducing trash, reusing where possible, and recycling
Stripping paint, sanding and painting
Cooking fresh homemade vegetarian meals
Household cleaning, including removing mold off walls and ceilings
Sanding and varnishing floors
Repainting the interior of homes
Babysitting
Live-in Nanny to one child aged 7, and
Live-in Nanny to 3 children between the ages of 5 and 12
General household chores
Looking after dogs at a rescue shelter and daily feeding of street dogs
Various farm work, including with dairy cows, building rock walls and being the cook for 8-10 people at a time (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Hostel (Pansiyon) work, including bar work and preparing meals
Work in a boutique hotel, checking guest in and out, coffee and bar work, preparing breakfast and dinner (speciality is an eggplant pasta dish, must try!)
Free time included beach time, hikes, playing card games, jiu jitsu drills and rolls, learning Portuguese, being part of the local community and having a laugh 24/7! :)
Interests
MountainBeachNatureCampingTeam sportsFitnessYoga / WellnessDancingOutdoor activitiesHikingCharity workFarmingGardeningSustainabilityAnimalsLanguagesDIY & craftsBooksMusicCooking & food
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have volunteered in projects teaching English to children living in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro (Tabajaras, Vidigal and Rocinha) and completed an english immersion program with Pueblo Inglis in Spain.
I have the physical strength to participate in hard labour and am a very active person (and I also love rolling in Jiu Jitsu)!
I am a certified Personal Trainer and successfully instructed many group and solo workout sessions.
I am also a certified Hairdresser and Barber of 18 years and successfully operated my own salon, managed many salons and worked as a Barber on the Royal Caribbean - Liberty of the Seas.
I am:
Always smiling :) and..
Honest
Adaptable
Dynamic
Optimistic
Creative
Energetic
Communicative
Funny (true story)
And more... :)
Extra Information:
I'm a kid at heart, so I'm great with kids!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Age
40
Nationality
Australian
What else ...
Instagram Account @annabigay
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Feedback
She made happy kids animals,customers,workers.she gave her energy to us,she worked like a her own farm ,never complanied.she noted… read more
Kenan is an amazing host who honestly just needs some company. He is alone on a MASSIVE farm and as he cannot escape, he wants the world to escape to him.
There is so much to do to keep you busy or you're actually free to do nothing at all but be around for Kenan to have someone to talk… read more
Friends
Feedback
She made happy kids animals,customers,workers.she gave her energy to us,she worked like a her own farm ,never complanied.she noted… read more
Kenan is an amazing host who honestly just needs some company. He is alone on a MASSIVE farm and as he cannot escape, he wants the world to escape to him.
There is so much to do to keep you busy or you're actually free to do nothing at all but be around for Kenan to have someone to talk… read more
Everyone is super nice and will make you feel right at home and the food is AMAZING...you will never feel hungry!
The work is easy and because everyone is easy going, it just feels like you're hanging out and helping friends with light duties.
Thank you so much!
Cyprus and the mansion he lives in is AMAZING! You're free to do what you want, when you want! The household chores keep you busy when you want to stay indoors playing with Pasha and Boss (his 2 beautiful dobermanns) and working out in his own seaside gym… read more
Çiğdem immediately makes you feel like you're a part of her family, Sinan is a great provider and little Emir is like the little brother you left at home..or never had! :)
Emir's English is very good, he likes to play with his Legos, imaginary dragon games and loves… read more
Here is what I'll be missing and what you can be enjoying if you are lucky enough to be part of this bright and beautiful family!
Finn playing the piano beautifully =)
Jimmy's awesome pranks and jokes ;)
Wren's sweet cuddles and curiosity =D
Phil's smart comments and hilariously dry jokes… read more