Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
United States - from Mar 2025 until Apr 2025 View all
Description
Hey I'm Anneke :).
I studied in conservation biology and then worked as a Catastrophe Modeller (not as cool as it sounds) but have moved away from the corporate world to reconnect with people and nature. I am currently with a host in Germany working with horses. I am looking to gain more experience in all kinds of life (especially farm life), self sufficiency with the bonus of new cultural experiences.
I have two nephews (7 and 2) that I adore and babysit often. In December I will be moving to Liechtenstein to au pair for my three year old cousin and continue learning German. In my time as a research scientist I often worked with children and teenagers (10-16), teaching them about nature and science.
I like to travel and have been to some amazing places, feel free to ask me about anything you'd like to know more about. I have worked professionally as a cleaner, amongst many other things, and have lots of skills to offer around the house and with animals big and small.
My main hobbies are reading, hiking, yoga and cooking. I love to cook for people and can cook for big groups to enjoy together.
Interests
Drawing & painting
Team sports
Plant care
Events & social
Cooking & food
Hiking
Sustainability
Mountain
Gardening
Art & design
DIY & crafts
Outdoor activities
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Farming
Culture
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I would like to learn German so that I can speak it with my father
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
Farm work and animal care (horses, goats, sheep, chickens etc.), chainsaw, practical conservation work and research skills, cooking, communication, hydroponic farm work, working outdoors, working with guests/tourists/hospitality, cleaning, teaching kids about science
Age
31
What else ...
I love science, nature and being outside meeting new people. There is always something interesting to learn.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
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Feedback
It was wonderful. Elke makes you feel right at home. The work was enjoyable and the food was fantastic. Spending time with the horses was great, and when it was possible we had the opportunity to ride which was much appreciated.
Tuesday dinners and Friday line dancing were always a great… read more
