Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
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Description
Hello! My name is Ciara. I'm from Ireland originally but I'm currently on a working holiday in New Zealand!
I'm a recent graduate with a degree in Ecology and Environmental Biology, and keen to discover more of New Zealand's amazing wildlife. In my free time, I enjoy nature, walks, exploring and meeting new people.
I joined workaway with a keen interest in nature, gardening and eco-projects. I want to meet new people and hopefully gain some new skills along the way! -
Interests
Events & social
Sustainability
Culture
Movies & TV
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Music
Books
Cooking & food
Nature
Beach
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Irish: Beginner -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Being an elderly companion
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
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More details about your skills
I have past experience working on ecology projects! I am a recent ecology graduate and enjoy amateur bird watching. In Ireland, I was a volunteer with my local ecological group, working on restoration of local sand dunes. I learned about marram planting, fence installation and maintenance and team leadership.
Alongside this, I consider myself a great cook and enjoy it as a hobby. I enjoy gardening and growing my own food (though definitely have much to learn). I can clean and am not afraid of hard work!
I have spent the last few years working in different hospitality and retail sectors whilst earning my degree. I'm great working both with people and independently. -
Age
24
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What else ...
My main goal of my workaways is to learn more about the country and culture I'm living in. I want to try local food and meet new people and just generally explore!
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
Cheers Brenda and Ernest
I felt at home right away and immediately part of the family. They went to a great effort to teach me everything they could about their life and their local area. The work was fair, mainly weeding in their lovely garden. I learned an incredible amount about growing my own … read more
For her first couple of days she cleaned and scrubbed and polished - getting my house in great shape for the newcomers. Then when the others arrived Ciara became part of a great team ,and did lots of heavy garden work. She … read more
I felt welcomed to her lovely home from the start with good food and good conversation. I've learned quite a few amazing recipes that I will most definitely be taking home with me.
I found the work fair (mostly gardening) and always had time to do some sight-seeing or wandering about Dunedin … read more
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Communication:
(4.8)
Skills:
(5.0)
Observed house rules:
(5.0)
Cheers Brenda and Ernest
I felt at home right away and immediately part of the family. They went to a great effort to teach me everything they could about their life and their local area. The work was fair, mainly weeding in their lovely garden. I learned an incredible amount about growing my own … read more
For her first couple of days she cleaned and scrubbed and polished - getting my house in great shape for the newcomers. Then when the others arrived Ciara became part of a great team ,and did lots of heavy garden work. She … read more
I felt welcomed to her lovely home from the start with good food and good conversation. I've learned quite a few amazing recipes that I will most definitely be taking home with me.
I found the work fair (mostly gardening) and always had time to do some sight-seeing or wandering about Dunedin … read more
