Dorien

Netherlands
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Sardinia, Italy - from Apr 2024 until May 2024
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Description
I am a quiet, friendly, trustworthy woman from the Netherlands.
I had wonderful experiences with Workaway in many countries like Vietnam, Nepal, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Spain. I have been teaching, helped in the field, in eco-projects, helped with cooking, cleaning, painting, whatever needs to be done and is within my capabilities. My main reason to travel is to meet people and learn about local cultures and practices. I am open-minded, cheerful, healthy and have a good condition.
My interests are very diverse, I love music (I play the accordion and sing in a world music group i.e. klezmer), dance, do sports and I like local history, art, spirituality etc
I am curious and am always looking how I can develop myself personally.
I am also a lover of languages, apart from my native Dutch I am fluent in English and German, have good knowledge of French, a bit of Italian and very basic Spanish.
Interests
Hiking
Cycling
Cooking & food
Performing arts
Politics / Social justice
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Sustainability
Self development
Nature
Music
Languages
History
Fitness
Events & social
Dancing
Culture
Charity work
Camping
Books

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Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I am always interested to know at least some basics of the language of the country where I am. I can teach English, some German and of course Dutch.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have English language teaching, managerial/ business, organisational and computer (office automation) skills.
My main job in my working career has been as a company (legal) secretary in an international firm, but I have also worked as English teacher and tutored individual students.
Now, I am a certified laughter yoga leader😄😂 and tourist guide in my home town.
Besides that, I have many skills needed to run a household as a mother, cleaning, babysitting, cooking, shopping etc.
Other things that I like and can do: guide groups, help or coach other people, make fun with music (I can play the accordion and a bit guitar), sing and dance.
Age
64
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  None

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10 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Dorien) for host (Gardening and DIY projects in ...)

I loved my stay at Yael and Henk's house. They are open, kind and very hospitable. Yael is passionate about cooking and it was a delight to taste her food and meet other people at the join-in table she organized. She was clear in her instructions about the tasks, which you could subsequently execute in your own way. She sets ánd expects high… read more

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10 Feb 2024

Left by host (Gardening and DIY projects in ...) for Workawayer (Dorien)

It was a short stay, one week. But it was pleasure having Dorien with us. .. good conversation, lovely person to have around.
The tasks that have need been done, she did perfect and even more.
Dorien is always welcome back.

(Excellent )

27 Aug 2022

Left by host (Nature, permaculture, ...) for Workawayer (Dorien)

We had a great experience with Dorien staying at us! She was open, easy going and found her place here. Even though we just moved in and everything was pretty chaotic still, she fit into the environment and brought more diversity to our group. The kitchen has never been so clean since :) Thank you!

(Excellent )

17 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Dorien) for host (Nature, permaculture, ...)

I had a great experience at Margherita and Bartul’s. They are very, very kind people, leading a life without luxury and practising zero-impact to an extent I did not experience anywhere before. Facilities were very basic and as they had just moved to the old farm, there was no electricity yet. This made the experience even more special. There were… read more

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21 May 2022

Left by host (Art, healt and cultural ...) for Workawayer (Dorien)

friendly, reliable, hard working, social, open-minded

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20 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Dorien) for host (Art, healt and cultural ...)

I loved my stay at Michael’s wonderful cultural factory. He and his wife Maja have a passion to provide art, culture and health to (local) people, children, migrants, and anyone in need, in a sustainable way. They also provide opportunities for artists from anywhere in the world to do out of the ordinary projects, with amazing results. They are… read more

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10 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Dorien) for host (Gardening and DIY projects in ...)

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10 Feb 2024

Left by host (Gardening and DIY projects in ...) for Workawayer (Dorien)

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27 Aug 2022

Left by host (Nature, permaculture, ...) for Workawayer (Dorien)

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17 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Dorien) for host (Nature, permaculture, ...)

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21 May 2022

Left by host (Art, healt and cultural ...) for Workawayer (Dorien)

friendly, reliable, hard working, social, open-minded

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20 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Dorien) for host (Art, healt and cultural ...)

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10 Feb 2020

Left by host (Teach homeschooled kids ...) for Workawayer (Dorien)

And super angel Dorien came...
Our family thank you so much for all what you did, your great dedication, efforts and commitment. With a lot of humility Dorien took the tasks methodically very pro actively without asking us almost anything. She worked with great dedication, compassion and interest, talking about meditation with Nathalie. Dorien is… read more

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18 Aug 2019

Left by host (Help with a renovation ...) for Workawayer (Dorien)

I really enjoyed Dorien’s stay with me. She was very good company and easy to be with.

She carried out all the tasks I asked of her, which included helping out clearing an overgrown park in my village, watering vegetables in the garden and around the house. Indeed, Dorien did more than required in that she prepared and cooked meals and undertook… read more

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17 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (Dorien) for host (Help with a renovation ...)

Tony is one of the kindest and most generous man I know. He is incredibly attentive, caring and grateful for the Workaway volunteers. He really spoilt me and the two other volunteers. He is passionate about reviving the beautiful Bulgarian villages, using his village, Vedrovo, as a guinea pig and developing a template for other villages. He is in… read more

(Excellent )

1 May 2019

Left by Workawayer (Dorien) for host (Come and stay as a volunteer ...)

I had a wonderful week with Bhim and his family in Chitwan, teaching at the school. Bhim is passionate to help the Chepang, a very very poor ethnic group in Nepal. With the aid of several charity organisations providing their children free housing in a hostel and education, they have
chances of a better future. I was grateful to contribute to… read more

(Very good )

20 Apr 2019

Left by host (Join our family farm and ...) for Workawayer (Dorien)

Dorien is amazing souls , full of inspiration.
She stay with share her knowledge , charm and happiness. Its been so nice to work with her and share our food culture farm and smile.
She work very good and everyone love her. Thanks for being part of our family. You smile is wonderful. You are always welcome to our place...

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15 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Dorien) for host (Join our family farm and ...)

I had a great time with Dhurba and his family. Already within 2 days it felt like we had been friends for years. They are very open-minded and very, very kind. It was a fantastic experience to work and live with them, sharing experiences and stories. They also encouraged me to go for walks to interesting places, which all turned out to be… read more

(Excellent )

31 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer (Dorien) for host (Dare and Care! Help teach and ...)

I had a great stay in Kinh Mon. The teaching was great, children are very enthusiastic and because the school exists already for some time, many have quite a good command of English, so that you are able to teach different levels. Also, there are good facilities for teaching and there is a local manager to support you, both at school as with your… read more

(Very good )

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