Courtney

United States
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My next destination:
France - from Oct 2026 until Jan 2027
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Hello, my name is Courtney. :)

I am a passionate and professional wildlife conservationist, a writer, and a recently certified yoga therapist and sound healer.

I am a hard worker, self motivated, and independent. I love animals, nature, satisfying physical jobs, art, cultural exchange, cooking and fermentation, and board and card games. I am used to physical work and rustic amenities.

I am currently traveling Australia with my French partner, but I plan to come to France in mid october and stay for approximately 3 months (either in one or multiple workaways). I have been learning the language with the help of an online tutor and hope to improve my speaking and listening skills. I have also recently learned some basic natural building skills in rural india and found that I am quite interested in learning, practicing, and building more! The perfect workaway for me would be a place where I can learn and help create natural and eco building, as well as improve my french language (with a patient host). I am also very interested in permaculture farming and sustainable living practices.

I am a vegan (which i understand can be difficult in french culture 🙈) but i am a pretty experienced, creative, and resourceful cook. I also have a lot of experience both as a volunteer and as a volunteer manager.
Interests

Sustainability

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Farming

Culture

Charity work

Languages

Books

Plant care

Writing

Photography

Gardening

DIY & crafts

Art & design

Animals

Water sports

Beach

Yoga / Wellness

Mountain

Outdoor activities

Nature

Hiking

Dancing

Camping
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate

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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.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Charity Work

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills

I am very experienced in communal living, wildlife conservation, physical labor and cultural exchange. I am a great cook and writer, tidy, innovative and creative, self motivated, and able to provide labour in daily tasks, animal care, conservation aspects, regenerative farming and construction.
Age

33
What else ...

Some other skills that may be useful include: creative projects (murals or graphic design), scuba diving, ecological surveys, socio-economic surveys, grant writing, animal care (ex-veterinary assistant, animal husbandry, basic daily care, rescue and release, and behavioral studies), amateur photography, some video editing and content creation experience.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Pennecillin and Kiwi
- Special dietary requirements
  vegan

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13 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Be part of the journey, ...)

Rabin was soooo helpful, genuine, friendly and kind. I really respect and honor his vision and work of reviving the natural biodiversity and conservation of the land through his regenerative permaculture practices. I learned a lot in the short amount of time that I stayed and was able to help with a few small daily life activities, planting, and … read more

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13 Aug 2026

Left by host (Be part of the journey, ...) for Workawayer ()

She is kind and helpful with everything, and she also shared a lot of experience from her past workaway place . And also she is a full energetic and strong girl . Best of luck for your future travels.

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13 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us revive rural life by ...)

Great host doing a very honourable job reviving the financial sustainability and conserving the village in which he was born. He also has very interesting perspectives on the ancient texts and wisdom that offer a more complete picture than that which is preached in rishikesh for tourist consumption. Great location. So beautiful in nature. Easy to … read more

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3 Aug 2026

Left by host (Help us revive rural life by ...) for Workawayer ()

Courtney was a wonderful volunteer, and we truly enjoyed hosting her. She was kind, respectful, and always brought a positive attitude to every task. She enthusiastically helped us with various farming activities and was hardworking, reliable, and eager to learn.

Beyond her work, Courtney was friendly, easy to communicate with, and blended in … read more

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17 Jun 2026

Left by host (Raw, grounded experience ...) for Workawayer ()

Courtney was with us for a week and we did quite a lot into those few days.

We worked on a buffalo shelter, built part of a small kitchen space, made a bamboo fence, did mud plastering, built an adobe wall and fixed a door. She was always ready to jump into whatever was happening that day.

Outside work, we spent a lot of time wandering around. … read more

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16 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Raw, grounded experience ...)

My stay here far surpassed any expectations I may have had. Harshit and his family were so welcoming, and I learned soooooo much about earth building, and forest living in India. We exchanged in a way that felt genuine and connecting, surrounded by beautiful nature. And I have so much respect for the vision and mission of connecting people and … read more

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13 Aug 2026

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13 Aug 2026

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13 Aug 2026

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3 Aug 2026

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17 Jun 2026

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16 Jun 2026

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16 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Live close to nature and ...)

Prashant and his family were very welcoming, accommodating and honest about what was expected. we had many fascinating conversations and I learned so much in a beautiful setting. if you are a birder, a digital nomad, or in need of a peaceful place, this is a beautiful place!

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8 Jun 2026

Left by host (Live close to nature and ...) for Workawayer

I had Courtney stay at my place for a month, and it was a great experience. She initially helped a bit in the food forest and then made some beautiful drawings of asanas on our house walls. At my request, she also photographed our collection of old artefacts and created a proper inventory for them.

She’s a wonderful person and a sincere … read more

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