Claudine

France
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Hello, I am a visual artist, and also a writer. I have been an helper by the past (France, Portugal, Spain ). I have lived in Italy and UK, and traveled in Europe and Asia. Traveling and getting to know people while at it is one of my favourite things actually ! So being an helper is just perfect for me. I live in Paris, a big busy city so I really long for nature most of the time. Important detail : I can live and survive without a computer and my hands are not glued to a smartphone... (Si vous ne parlez pas anglais, je peux traduire ça).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
More details about your skills
I can help you with French language, writing works, translations.
I can do all kind of handywork as long as you show me how you want me to do it (but please don't ask me to carry heavy loads because my back is not great ). By the past, I' ve helped with land work, gardening, pruning, picking olives, harvesting, ... And all kind of other things as it happens : painting walls, varnishing doors, building a dry stone wall, ...
I am good with children, I enjoy playing with them, teaching them new things, and am very patient with them.
I have experienced staying at several art residencies and can advise you on it if you're setting one up.
I am computer literate, and I can help with creating a website if you are using a website builder.
Just ask if you are in need of a particular skill not mentionned here, because I might just have it !
Age
55
What else ...
I am a warm and kind person, respectful and trustworthy. I am interested in others, and enjoy experiencing new things. I get on well with people who have a good sense of humour. I love learning all kind of things and skills. I have a very creative mind and I'm good at brainstorming. I enjoy it when some other workawayers are around .
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  I can eat gluten but it's better for me not to eat loads of gluten every single day.

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26 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Claudine) for host (Help us to restore our old ...)

I spent 10 days at Benedicte and Pierre's place and had a great time there. The house is huge, it's actually a former farm with different buildings. They own a large piece of land full of lovely fruit trees. The countryside all around is beautiful. I worked on the vegetable plot which had grown wild and did mainly weeding. The vegetables were… read more

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22 Dec 2021

Left by host (Help me to fix up an old ...) for Workawayer (Claudine)

Claudine spent a week at my house and despite the harsh weather of the first few days, she was always enthusiastic about work and getting things done. Claudine is easy going and always goes the extra mile. Her presence and perseverance were of huge help to overcome the hurdles we ran into. Claudine helped with painting, planting trees, gardening… read more

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21 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (Claudine) for host (Help me to fix up an old ...)

I spent one week at Louise's place. The workload was more than fair and the tasks were different every day. I helped out with planting trees, laying rods, painting doors and weeding. Louise lives in a quiet corner of the countryside but she has numerous friends popping in and out so you're in for a joyful time ! You'll get to know what a cantou is… read more

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28 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Claudine) for host (Join our community, growing a ...)

I spent less than a week at Julien's place but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The countryside is nice and peaceful, yet it's only a walk away from a charming small town. Julien is converting a very big barn into his future house and I was impressed by its various skills in doing so considering he's self-taught. The work load was extremely light and it… read more

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26 Aug 2022

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22 Dec 2021

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21 Dec 2021

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28 Nov 2021

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12 Aug 2021

Left by host (Help with renovation projects ...) for Workawayer (Claudine)

Claudine stayed with us for 2 weeks and it was a wonderful exchange.

She helped us a lot with the outdoor work, especially the maintenance of the garden. She fought against ivies, nettles and persistent brambles, and contributed a lot to the setting up of the future chicken house. She is autonomous in working and always enjoys the different jobs… read more

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8 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer (Claudine) for host (Help with renovation projects ...)

I spent 10 days at Marie and Eliott's place. It has been a wonderful experience. The surroundings are beautiful with stunning landscapes and beaches. They live in a big house and there is much to do. They let me chose what I most wanted to do. I removed quite a bit of brambles and insane ivy. We also dismantled the old roof of a chicken coop. The… read more

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3 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (Claudine) for host (Welcome to our home and ...)

I was lucky enough to stay one week at Hazel and Ade 's. They 've been extremely welcoming and kind to me. We had some walks together through the lovely surroundings of their village and they even took me to Figueres ( where you can find the amazing Dali's museum ). The work was light and easy : weeding, hoeing, and applying linseed oil onto wood,… read more

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27 Feb 2020

Left by host (Welcome to our home and ...) for Workawayer (Claudine)

It was a pleasure to have Claudine come and stay, she is easy to be around and was a great help in getting jobs crossed off my "to do" list.
Her English is very good and she was happy to correct my French, doing a great job with fixing the errors in my welcome pack for French visitors.
The garden looks much better now that the weeds are gone and… read more

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6 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Claudine) for host (Join us at our family home in ...)

I had a great time at this place. First of all Mundey and Vincent are great hosts, they're extremely friendly and generous. We were in two, then in three workawayers and they took us to the market, to a lovely old factory, to the lake, etc... We would share meals together and had lovely conversations. We also got to meet their lovely family. I… read more

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3 Sep 2019

Left by host (Join us at our family home in ...) for Workawayer (Claudine)

Claudine came to stay with us for about two weeks and she was excellent. She worked really hard and was always more than helpful with everything that needed to be done. She even got sick during her trip but still tried to continue to work. We really appreciated having her. Really hard working and lovely person. We would recommend her to anyone.

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2 Jul 2019

Left by host (Come and stay in a beautiful ...) for Workawayer (Claudine)

Merci Claudine de m'avoir donné une semaine de coups de main. J'ai beaucoup apprécié ton calme, ta curiosité et tes bonnes idées pour envisager de régler des problèmes de façon différente. Ta présence était agréable et efficace. Reviens quand tu veux!

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2 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Claudine) for host (Come and stay in a beautiful ...)

I spent a wonderfull week at Odile's place. The campsite is an haven of peace and tranquility in the midst of nature, with the fruit and vegetable garden just nearby. I slept in a small tent under a beautiful chestnut tree and could hear the birds song first thing in the morning. Odile is staying in another tent further away.We took care of the… read more

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