Connie

New Zealand
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hello! I am 27-year-old Londoner following my Kiwi roots around New Zealand at the moment. I work in mental health but have taught English and worked in tourism in the past in Mexico, Colombia and India. I am very interested in learning all about life in New Zealand and its heritage! I am willing to lend a hand to any path of work and look forward to this country's challenges and adventures!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am a generally fit and adventurous person and am up for some hard grafting if necessary!
I have basic home-based experience in gardening, craft, painting, construction and cooking.
I was a nanny for two years and am the eldest of six, so very comfortable with childcare.
I have travelled the world teaching English so am used to quickly adapting to new and unique environments, and picking up new skills quickly.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Age
30
What else ...
I love film, theatre, comedy (particularly Kiwi comedians!) and music, especially folk.
I run, box and love dancing.
I am very interested in learning the Maori language and Maori and Pasifika cultural practices.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Penicillin
- Special dietary requirements

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16/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Connie) for host for (Come and join our family in ...)

I had such a lovely week with Milo, Kim, Milo and Emma. As soon as I arrived I felt so comfortable and Milo was generous enough to pick me up from the bus station and show me around Nelson. They later also took me on a cinema trip and gave me some great tips for the Abel Tasman Park, which I did in a day trip from their house.
The ethos of the… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Connie) for host for (Come experience the most ...)

I left here over two weeks ago now and I still think of it everyday!

Anne and Rob were the most generous and entertaining hosts, with lots of stories and eager to show me new things, such as fishing in Rob's boat, going on a possum hunt and introducing me to their neighbours to see local life and walks.

I was lucky enough to have the WWOOFER… read more

(Excellent )

03/04/2019

Left by host (Come experience the most ...) for Workawayer (Connie)

Connie was an absolute delight to host. She worked incredibly hard, not just at jobs we gave her, but she found jobs she could do and went ahead and did them. ( Made a very helpful checklist for other workaway volunteers). She was always smiling, fun to be around, and eager to learn. Although there wasn't much for her to learn as she is very well… read more

(Excellent )

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