Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Nov 2025 until Dec 2025 View all
Description
Hi! My name is Carmen and I am from the Netherlands. I just received my bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine and have to wait untill I can start the Master's degree. Waiting is not something I really enjoy so I decided to travel to Oceania! I am very excited to see what is going on the other side of the world.
After finishing high school I also went traveling for a year and learned about Workaway only during the end of my travels. Nevertheless, I have had an awesome experience living off grid surrounded by animals.
So far this year, I've worked on some farms in Australia, accompanied veterinarians to gain experience and travelled around with friends. I am a hard-working and optimistic person, who likes to get the job done. Hobbies include dancing around, chatting and being outdoors.
Interests
Sustainability
Music
Beach
Pets
Hitchhiking
Culture
Farming
Cooking & food
Plant care
Hiking
Mountain
Winter sports
Water sports
Cycling
Books
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore 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.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Life at a Farmstay
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Able to teach about:
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
For the last 3 years, I have been studying veterinary medicine. This degree involves both theoretical and practical knowledge of all animals. Although I still have 3 years untill I can call myself a veterinarian, I love using all my knowledge to help animals.
I've worked as a ringer on one of the biggest cattle stations in Australia and I gained a lot of skills working with cattle.
I have had a job in the hospitality sector while studying. The job varied from organising very fancy dinners for 10 people, to large symposia for 500 people and everything in between. I learned a lot about people, food and service here.
Since the age of 6, I have been around horse stables daily. I have had my own horse with which I have been riding competitively as well as recreative. I mastered lots of skills around the horses, from riding and grooming to mucking out the stables. In addition, I do voluntary work with disabled people who want to do horseback riding.
Playing sports has always been a big part of my life and I have done things such as rowing, swimming, boxing, cycling and many more. This taught me a good deal of teamwork, perseverance and responsibility.
When I not physically active, I like to cook or read a good book and I can take care of myself.
Age
24
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
I adapt to anything, but appreciate a cup of coffee :)
Feedback
She is a warm friendly person with excellent stock skills.
Carmen is really hard working and jumps into every task with a positive attitude.
Carmen you are welcome back anytime
There is always something to do on a farm but they made sure you also have enough time to chill.
Thank you for a lovely time and I hope to see you… read more
The food was delicious, healthy and most was organic. Jen even grows her own sprouts which we are dearly… read more
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Feedback
She is a warm friendly person with excellent stock skills.
Carmen is really hard working and jumps into every task with a positive attitude.
Carmen you are welcome back anytime
There is always something to do on a farm but they made sure you also have enough time to chill.
Thank you for a lovely time and I hope to see you… read more
The food was delicious, healthy and most was organic. Jen even grows her own sprouts which we are dearly… read more
Taking care of the dogs, horses, cats and pig has been a really rewarding job. They need cleaning, food and love everyday. In a place like this there… read more
