Emma

United Kingdom
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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
South Africa - from Sep 2025 until Oct 2025
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My next trip - I am planning to travel between July 2025- May 2026 in parts of Europe, Southern Africa and South America.

I am a hard working, gentle and friendly woman from the UK who enjoys meeting people from all over the world and exploring new cultures. I am passionate about travelling and about Workaway - I have had some great experiences volunteering in places such as Guatemala, Malawi, New Zealand, Australia, India, Borneo, Canada and Thailand as well as travelling in many other countries.

Over the last few years I have spent more time in the UK initially due to the pandemic. I then completed a masters degree in international development, conflict and humanitarianism before working for a couple of environmental/international development non profits. Now I am ready to take some time away to get inspired and to recharge, volunteer and see more of the beautiful world!

I am very adaptable, fun loving, honest and respectful. I love spending time working with people, but am equally happy working quietly and independently. I am motivated and keen to learn, and am confident and self assured. I love hiking, reading, swimming and yoga and like to spend as much time outside in nature as I can. I am a countryside girl at heart and grew up in rural Shropshire, which is where I spend my time when I am in the UK.

Skills- I am positive,friendly and very adaptable! I have worked in a range of different environments over the past few years both professionally and as a volunteer. I can work happily with all types of people and am keen to learn new skills along the way.

I have worked on reception at several places worldwide, done cleaning and laundry at hostels and campsites, served in cafe's, bars and restaurants, done tourism roles (selling whale watching tours!) and answered phones at call centres. When in the UK- I've worked professionally in several non profit roles (admin/finance/events planning and comms!) and am an experienced bookkeeper/good at managing finances and budgets-if you need help with that sort of thing too!

I have a lot of experience working with people and would enjoy hostel, bar or restaurant work. I also love the outdoors and keeping healthy- I hike a lot, do yoga and am keen to get stuck in doing gardening and planting work and animal care. I'm passionate about the natural world and have learned a lot about conservation in one of my most recent job roles with an environmental charity. I love any chance to be outdoors appreciating beautiful wildlife and nature!

In the last 10 years of being a Workawayer (on and off!)- I had great experiences doing building/ gardening in Borneo and Thailand as well as working at a guesthouse in Guatemala and looking after goats on farms in Nova Scotia and British Columbia. I love meeting people and want to see as much of the world as possible!

Education wise- I have an MSc in international development, conflict and humanitarianism , an accounting diploma and a travel and freelance writing diploma. I love learning and am curious and open minded- open to any cultural exchanges!

Ask me any questions about my profile, and I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully working with you soon!
Interests
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Gardening
Art & design
Drawing & painting
Hitchhiking
Self development
Pets
Plant care
Writing
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Music
Hiking
Languages
Farming
Events & social
Blogging
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Beach
Camping
Books
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
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
I'm interested in:
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am positive,friendly and very adaptable! I have worked in a range of different environments over the past few years both professionally and as a volunteer. I can work with all types of people and am keen to learn new skills along the way.

I have worked on reception at several places worldwide, done cleaning and laundry at hostels and campsites, served in cafe's, bars and restaurants, done tourism roles (selling whale watching tours!) and answered phones at call centres. When in the UK- I've worked professionally in several non profit roles (admin/finance/events planning and comms!) and am an experienced bookkeeper/good at managing finances and budgets-if you need help with that sort of thing too!

Education wise- I have an MSc in international development, conflict and humanitarianism , an accounting diploma and a travel and freelance writing diploma. I love learning and am curious and open minded.

I have a lot of experience working with people and would enjoy hostel, bar or restaurant work. I also love the outdoors and keeping healthy- I hike a lot, do yoga and am keen to get stuck in doing gardening and planting work and animal care. I'm passionate about the natural world and have learned a lot about conservation in one of my most recent job roles with an environmental charity. I love any chance to be outdoors appreciating beautiful wildlife and nature!

In the last 10 years of being a Workawayer (on and off!)- I had great experiences doing building/ gardening in Borneo and Thailand as well as working at a guesthouse in Guatemala and looking after goats on farms in Nova Scotia and British Columbia. I love meeting people and want to see as much of the world as possible!
Age
34
What else ...
If you have any questions please ask me, I look forward to connecting with you! It has been a couple of years since I used Workaway, but I have been saving up to take some extended time off work in 2025/2026 and am excited to start travelling and Workawaying again!
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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9 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Vegan Animal Sanctuary where ...)

What a special place! It was a pleasure working here and I was so welcomed by the lovely Bex. As I now live in Bath I am hoping to keep volunteering by helping with their budgeting and fundraising for the future! It's clear how much the animals here are loved and cared for and how passionate Bex, Katherine and Theresa are about what they do. I… read more

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30 Jul 2021

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As soon as Emma arrived I knew we would get on well, she has had a lot of workaway experience and fits in straightaway with her easy going approach to life. She is prepared to have a go at anything and is very intuitive when it comes to knowing what needs to be done and offers up help before being asked. Emma also got on very well with Sylvie our… read more

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29 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn about growing ...)

It was such a wonderful and special experience to be welcomed so warmly into Beth's home! I loved my time here and felt so happy and comfortable during my stay. The work was fun and varied, we had lots of lovely sunshine so spent plenty of time in the garden. The house is in a stunning place and the profile is really accurate, Beth was great at… read more

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3 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enthusiastic and social ...)

What a lovely month staying with this family! Ismael, Peter and the team were so welcoming and it was a great chance to get to know Livingston a bit better. The hotel itself is really nice, and I loved getting to meet new people all the time helping out on reception. The reception work is completely manageable and you get a lot of help, my shift… read more

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1 Mar 2020

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Well, what can we say about Emma? In one sentence: We all wish she would have stayed for good :-). Emma is the perfect voluntare for a hotel like ours. She is smart (after 3 days she new everything), charming, helpful, reliable, trustful, honest and always in a good mood. Just the kind of person you want.
Emma, we all miss you already so much. It… read more

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9 Sep 2022

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30 Jul 2021

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29 Jul 2021

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3 Mar 2020

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1 Mar 2020

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6 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our family on the beach ...)

Thank you to Anya and Phillip for sharing your beautiful home with me!

Staying with them on Quadra island was a lovely experience. I stayed 10 days and did some cleaning jobs, with plenty of time to relax by the sea also. I enjoyed hanging out with them and their happy little girl and beautiful dog. If you want to workaway somewhere peaceful and… read more

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16 Jul 2018

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Thanks for coming by and helping out Emma. I enjoyed your mature attitude and contribution to hostel life here at the hostel in Jasper National Park, Canada. Please know that you are always welcome!

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6 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us at our hostel and ...)

Had a fantastic and relaxing time here. Jeff is a kind and thoughtful host and doesn't ask too much of workawayers. The hostel is in a beautiful natural location and the common area is very cosy in the evenings. A lovely opportunity to experience the icefields parkway. Thank you for having me Jeff!

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26 Jun 2018

Left by host (Come and help out at our ...) for Workawayer ()

Was just amazing to getting to know Emma, a hard working girl that would not shy back from any task given to her, we will miss her incredible painting skills a lot. Everyone loved her up here and would welcome her back any time. Emma all the best for your future trail in life, was a treat having you up here.

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21 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and help out at our ...)

I loved my time here, Ed, Anja, Adrian and Daniella were very welcoming and easy going. I stayed in the cute apartment above the office and enjoyed relaxing and taking the kayak out a couple of times while I was there. The work was mainly site maintenance-taking the garbage out, painting etc and was not too demanding. It was great spending time by… read more

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3 May 2018

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Emma was a total delight to have stay with us. We enjoyed her immensely! She has a lovely, easy going personality, is easy to be with, enjoys conversation and was always very mindful of where and when she could be of help, even beyond her expected hours of working.
Her attitude was always very positive, regardless of the jobs and we were always… read more

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2 May 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Organic homesteading in ...)

A beautiful experience! Dawn and Russell are wonderful to spend time with, they are thoughtful, generous, positive and have a good sense of humour. The property is very peaceful and the animals are lovely, I was lucky enough to look after them for a few days while Dawn and Russell were away and loved the gentle routine of the homestead. The work… read more

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26 Nov 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Small heritage farm and ...)

Thank you Heather and Phil for an extraordinary month and an unforgettably unique experience. I enjoyed hanging out with the lady goats and learning the routines of the farm, as well as preserving food and doing chores in the cosy farm house. As described in the farm profile, there is a lot of work that goes into running this place so workawayers… read more

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17 Nov 2017

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Emma was an absolute delight to have at our small goat dairy mixed farm. I hate using the word 'was' as she left like part of the family. She stayed a month and was extremely helpful, pleasant, hard working and a pleasure to host. I loved our talks as well as her work ethic and sense of humour. I now call her a friend and look forward to staying… read more

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15 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Lakeside backpackers on Cape ...)

I had a wonderful ten day stay here and this lovely hostel very quickly felt like home. Bob and Nancy are welcoming, kind people and I enjoyed the company of the other workawayers and the awesome guests! The cleaning work was very manageable and relaxed and I had plenty of time to see the local area. I will miss it here!

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9 Mar 2014

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us at our ...)

ah thanks guys! we had a brilliant time and would love to come back, would definitely recommend to other Workawayers! Beautiful location, great food and great company! glad the pizza ovens going well (-:

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7 Mar 2014

Left by host (Join us at our ...) for Workawayer ()

thanks emma and luke for all your hard work.you guys are enthusiastic and always up for a new adventure.the plants and pineapples are looking great emma and my new pizza oven and bbq area is cooking up a storm.....many thanks again luke!! hope u are enjoying sri lanka...please guys make it back here for another stay....anytime!!

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6 Oct 2013

Left by Workawayer () for host (Homestay and volunteer on our ...)

I am having a marvellous time here in Margaret River! I've been here about 3 weeks and it's such a friendly, relaxed environment. Ruth and Walter are extremely welcoming and accommodating and their children are lovely too! They have got a gorgeous property and have lots of great ideas about what they'd like to do with it in the long run. The work… read more

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11 Aug 2013

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She is easygoing,adapatable and flexible,Cheerful and happiness !! we always missing her!! Thank you very much!!

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18 Feb 2013

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help to build an Asian ...)

What a wonderful place! Anke and Aoi are so hardworking and are building a fantastic earthen village in a lovely peaceful space. Had a good experience here and would love to go back one day! Would definately recommend volunteering here.

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23 Nov 2012

Left by Workawayer () for host (Children activities and ...)

I have had a great time here!the children are great and its lovely and peaceful here. The offices are fun and busy to work in, there are some great projects to do,i wish i could stay longer!

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3 Oct 2012

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience camel safari and ...)

I had a great week working with Delboy and everyone here. It is a very relaxed friendly environment and it's a very good company. We were treated extremely well and got taken into the desert for safaris and sunsets,what a great place to work! If you have good computer skills its a bonus as there are things on the website they need help with as… read more

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