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Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Sumatra, Indonesia - from Jul 2026 until Aug 2026 View all -
Description
Hi! My name's Fiona and i'm from Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 I am currently living and working in Japan ☺️ I will be traveling to Sumatra soon, and would love to do a workaway experience!
I love the outdoors, working with children, animals, and trying new things! Being around people and in nature is what makes me happy :) and of course good food!
I'm so excited to explore Sumatra and hope I can experience everyday life there! -
Interests
Animals
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Winter sports
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Nature
Camping
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: IntermediateMore 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. -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Light maintenance
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Languages
Teaching
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More details about your skills
Childminding:
I have many years of experience babysitting and child minding from the ages 6-months onwards. I also worked in a kinder garden in Ireland for 3 years during university. I love kids of all ages!
English Teaching:
I worked as a an assistant English language teacher in a Japanese high school for 2 years. I have a TEFL degree.
Cooking:
I love to cook and like trying different cuisines from all over the world. I want to keep improving my cooking and learn how to make traditional dishes!
Restaurant/Cafe Work:
I have worked in various food service jobs over the last 7 years. Working with food and people is my passion.
Vegetable Gardening:
I used to have my own vegetable garden where i grew various seasonal vegetables. It was very rewarding and fun!
Language skills:
I am native in English, and proficient in Japanese. I love learning new languages.
Agricultural Science:
I have a degree in Food and Agribusiness Mananagement. I have an interest in sustainability and organic farming. -
Age
31
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What else ...
Some other hobbies of mine include bouldering, hiking, scuba diving, clothes making, camping...anything outdoors! I always want to travel and go on adventures :)
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
She was also very flexible so she brought my son , Sora to a nursery by her car etc. I could trust her 100% and Sora really liked her presence in the house, too.
Fiona tought us many interesting things about Ireland and it … read more
I only stayed for one week which was too short. I had a lovely tatami room and everything I needed!
During the day, I helped tabi-chan with different farm jobs like making a compost pile, cutting the grass in the vegetable field, and making chicken feed.
In the evening I would … read more
I also worked with Yoshinaga-san on his … read more
The work was always varied and interesting. Pruning the hedge, cutting bamboo, gardening, building a wall for the new porch, picking fruit, and helping out with videos to name a few!
Naoko’s cooking was unbelievable, I’ve never eaten so well in my life! Every day was a different, amazing dish. Every … read more
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She was also very flexible so she brought my son , Sora to a nursery by her car etc. I could trust her 100% and Sora really liked her presence in the house, too.
Fiona tought us many interesting things about Ireland and it … read more
I only stayed for one week which was too short. I had a lovely tatami room and everything I needed!
During the day, I helped tabi-chan with different farm jobs like making a compost pile, cutting the grass in the vegetable field, and making chicken feed.
In the evening I would … read more
I also worked with Yoshinaga-san on his … read more
The work was always varied and interesting. Pruning the hedge, cutting bamboo, gardening, building a wall for the new porch, picking fruit, and helping out with videos to name a few!
Naoko’s cooking was unbelievable, I’ve never eaten so well in my life! Every day was a different, amazing dish. Every … read more
Toyomi-san was so kind and generous, and the work was always varied and interesting: planting seeds and learning about natural farming, different cleaning and decorating jobs, hand-knotting … read more
