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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Aug 2024 until Dec 2024 View all
Description
I always feel that the only way to truly discover other places and people is to live there and work with them side by side. With that in mind, every now and then, I want to break out from my regular life and give something back to the community. Although it may sound very altruistic, I am doing it for purely selfish reasons. It allows me to decouple from the problems I am facing at home and introduces me to new ways of thinking which I hope to use in my future work and life.
As you can see, sometimes, I can be very abstract. But more often so I am a heavily-smiling and very active person, with loads of useful and not-so-useful ideas in my head, always ready to go on to another adventure.
I am originally from Germany (Berlin), but have spent the last five years in Israel, working on my PhD in Physics. While I love Berlin very much, it doesn't offer the possibilities of a country life, gardening, growing vegetables or tending to animals.
Interests
Vegetarian or veganPlant careNatureLanguagesGardeningFarmingAnimals
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Intermediate
French: BeginnerMore 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:
General Maintenance
Languages
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
My very random set of skills:
- giving belly rubs to pigs
- harvesting carrots
- painting walls
- building a nature fence
- picking cherries
- weeding
- cleaning pools
- chatting with elderly British ladies
- building path with broken marble plates
- building a parking lot
- planning a drip-water system
- cooking simple vegan lunches
- assembling beds and closets
- housekeeping and kitchenhand
Age
31
What else ...
I am a fan of playing sports (not so much watching them), I did some track and field, played rugby and basketball, and also badminton.
I am always up for a game night, whatever is available, from card games to chess or karaoke.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
vegan (no animal products)
Feedback
27 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Help greatly welcomed at our ...)
Anna was so lovely to accept my friend and me last minute although they were already pretty full. We arrived the same evening to a warm and friendly welcome with the other volunteers making pizza. The work in the sanctuary was super divers and entertaining; Anna tried to assign tasks to everyone according to their abilities and wishes and the… read more
(Very good
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2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Join our family and help us ...)
We stayed at Saanandas place for one week and it was beautiful. We helped out with garden tasks and house chores and sanding some walls in a room. The tasks were fairly easy and Saananda let us know how she wanted them done, but still giving us some freedom to pitch in our own ideas. Sometimes she asked me to walk JoJo, her rescue dog, who is… read more
(Excellent
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8 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Rural permaculture block next ...)
I stayed at Lauren's place for three weeks and duly enjoyed the experience. I loved working in the veggie garden. Unfortunately, it was super hot and there wasn't much to do in the afternoons, apart from visiting Bitter Springs. But I'm very grateful to Lauren, that she helped me to find a job in the local BP.
Thank you :)
Thank you :)
(Excellent
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27 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Help greatly welcomed at our ...)
Anna was so lovely to accept my friend and me last minute although they were already pretty full. We arrived the same evening to a warm and friendly welcome with the other volunteers making pizza. The work in the sanctuary was super divers and entertaining; Anna tried to assign tasks to everyone according to their abilities and wishes and the… read more
(Very good
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2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Join our family and help us ...)
We stayed at Saanandas place for one week and it was beautiful. We helped out with garden tasks and house chores and sanding some walls in a room. The tasks were fairly easy and Saananda let us know how she wanted them done, but still giving us some freedom to pitch in our own ideas. Sometimes she asked me to walk JoJo, her rescue dog, who is… read more
(Excellent
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8 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Rural permaculture block next ...)
I stayed at Lauren's place for three weeks and duly enjoyed the experience. I loved working in the veggie garden. Unfortunately, it was super hot and there wasn't much to do in the afternoons, apart from visiting Bitter Springs. But I'm very grateful to Lauren, that she helped me to find a job in the local BP.
Thank you :)
Thank you :)
(Excellent
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24 Sep 2023
Left by host (Re-wild and Re-earth with us ...) for Workawayer (Franzisca)
Fran was a fantastic help. She stayed for several months and truly became part of our place. She quickly adapted to all kinds of jobs like housekeeping, painting, kitchenhanding and was happy to jump in whenever necessary. She really flourished in discovering the local area for herself and got along with everyone, guests, staff and locals alike.… read more
(Excellent
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12 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Re-wild and Re-earth with us ...)
I came here with the intention to stay a couple of weeks and stayed four months instead, hahaha. Sally and Steve are some of the most awesome people I've ever met, such calm, relaxed and flexible characters. I was in for about a week when I casually informed Sally that I was also looking for a job, and she literally called someone the same day to… read more
(Excellent
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6 Jun 2023
Left by host (Enjoy the island and help at ...) for Workawayer (Franzisca)
We all had such a good time and interaction with her😃
We all liked the serious and determined way she takes her work and tasks, so much that she always wanted to get her ways and I certainly not always had the time to explain why this way and not the other one. She was better at planning new projects and ideas.
Her positive but strong character… read more
We all liked the serious and determined way she takes her work and tasks, so much that she always wanted to get her ways and I certainly not always had the time to explain why this way and not the other one. She was better at planning new projects and ideas.
Her positive but strong character… read more
(Neutral
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26 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Enjoy the island and help at ...)
Let's start with the positive: Eli is a super friendly guy, always offering to help you, drive you places if it fits into his schedule, open to interesting conversations. Also, his place has huge potential to be a very magical place; he has fantastic ideas for it; there is a lot to do, so it definitely never gets boring. And for those interested,… read more
(Good
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1 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Franzisca)
Franzisca's notable qualities include intelligence, open-mindedness, an adventurous spirit, practical skills, engaging conversational abilities, a passion for sports, and a commitment to a vegan lifestyle.
She assisted me in assembling furniture, cleaning and setting up the house, demonstrating her willingness to lend a hand, knowledge and… read more
She assisted me in assembling furniture, cleaning and setting up the house, demonstrating her willingness to lend a hand, knowledge and… read more
(Excellent
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12 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Help me to set up a new house ...)
I originally planned to stay with Nick for a week but when my other hosts cancelled, he agreed to let me stay even longer, even though there wasn't really a lot of work to do. I was very happy to stay in one of his houses. He made sure that there was the minimum of essentials when I arrived and then within two days some other workawayers and me… read more
(Excellent
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6 May 2023
Left by host (Beautiful house in tree ...) for Workawayer (Franzisca)
Franci is fantastic, positive, a hard worker and nice.
She did so much and was great company. Got on with everyone. I highly recommend her.
She did so much and was great company. Got on with everyone. I highly recommend her.
(Excellent
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23 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Beautiful house in tree ...)
Neri and her family have been so welcoming to me, apart from the dogs maybe but they are just very protective of their mom ;) Their home is in a typical suburban area of Sydney and it is a little tricky to get into the center (requires a lot of walking and taking a longish train ride) but the neighbourhood is just sooo idyllic, it's almost… read more
(Very good
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18 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Help to run an eco-friendly ...)
I arrived here quite spontaneously, after another workaway host cancelled on me last minute. It is such a beautiful place and I was super lucky that they were short on volunteers, so after just a short talk, Ole agreed to host me for about three weeks. And how they flew by! It's like I got absorbed into their wonderfully carefree little bubble… read more
(Excellent
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18 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Franzisca)
It was a delight to work with Franzciska. She loves to get her "hands on", on to anything. We build a whole new parking lot together and she was just amazing. She would understand what to do, before I would explain it. And that for a first timer... Very nice. She has a calm character and yeah, as said before...any job...hands on! A big YES to have… read more
(Excellent
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30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Regenerating nature and ...)
I stayed for about 3.5 weeks with Ana and Anthony, doing mainly outdoorsy work. It was a great experience for me, being surrounded by so many people that just accept you as you are. There is a lot of love to give there, between humans but also towards the animals. I'm actually a very big fan of their goat. She's so sneaky! I also got finally… read more
(Very good
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2 Oct 2022
Left by host (Help Needed in Stunning ...) for Workawayer (Franzisca)
Framcine is probably one of the nicest kindest easy to get on person you could wish to meet.
We had a challenging summer here to say the least and I can honestly say without her I we would not have coped.
She was energetic enthusiastic always smiling and increddibly supportive.
If you are looking for an amazing workaway experience look no… read more
We had a challenging summer here to say the least and I can honestly say without her I we would not have coped.
She was energetic enthusiastic always smiling and increddibly supportive.
If you are looking for an amazing workaway experience look no… read more
(Excellent
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1 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Help Needed in Stunning ...)
My stay at Simons place was quite out of the ordinary. Due to death in the family the whole business had to be reconstructed and it was decided to drop it and instead sell the place off. So there was I, a month in my planned 2-month stay, not knowing if my help was still required or if I had to look for a replacement within the next few days. But… read more
(Excellent
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23 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Franzisca)
Franzi stayed with us for three weeks, and it was great to have her. She worked through a long list of jobs, carrying them out independently, needing very little explanation. She is precise and thorough, and was willing to do pretty much anything that we asked. It was mostly weeding, but also putting some things together, repair jobs, or just… read more
(Excellent
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23 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Help us develop our family ...)
I stayed with Lisa and Stef for about three weeks. They took me in last minute, after my initially planned workaway didn't turn out as expected. Lisa answered super quick on my request and only two days later I arrived at their place. And what a good choice that was! First of all, the area is spectacular, a few hundred meters up in the hilly… read more
(Excellent
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31 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Permaculture and pedagogic ...)
I was staying with Adrien for almost one week, when I decided to leave. The problem is that the profile is not very accurate and had I known everything, I would not have chosen to stay there in the first place. It's not that the project is bad; actually I really liked it. Adrien has this patch of land that he's using to grow vegetables and fruits.… read more
(Good
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26 May 2022
Left by host (Help us transform our small ...) for Workawayer (Franzisca)
Thank you Franzi for the lovely feedback!
Franzi stayed with us for almost 4 weeks and she was a great volunteer. Would always do the job as best she could and would even offer insights or different solutions if they would be better/easier.
If you are looking for a great volunteer who is an even greater compagnon, Franzi is your person! Thanks… read more
Franzi stayed with us for almost 4 weeks and she was a great volunteer. Would always do the job as best she could and would even offer insights or different solutions if they would be better/easier.
If you are looking for a great volunteer who is an even greater compagnon, Franzi is your person! Thanks… read more
(Excellent
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24 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Help us transform our small ...)
I stayed with Anke and Marleen for almost four weeks. The profile is really very accurate. We would work on different projects in the morning, sometimes alone, because Anke and Marleen were both at work, sometimes with them. When Marleen was home, she would prepare soup for lunch for us (thanks for that!), otherwise we could eat whatever there was… read more
(Excellent
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25 Apr 2022
Left by host (We are a family into organic ...) for Workawayer (Franzisca)
Franzi stay to my farm during one month, and that was a good time to learn well the job of the farm and really begin to understand french ! Franzi was friendly and intersting, and i know i can give her complicated task, she will ask me if there is a pb, and do well the job. i can really trust her. she had good moment with other workawayer, like… read more
(Excellent
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27 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(We are a family into organic ...)
I stayed at Caroles farm for four weeks and I loved it. The work is very versatile and includes planting and harvesting vegetables, but also caring for the donkeys (admittedly my favourite part), digging holes, watering etc. Carole would come every morning with a plan what had to be done for the day. After five hours of work we would collectively… read more
(Excellent
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22 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Garden and animals help in ...)
Kristie and Michel are such a lovely couple, so warm and forthcoming, always open to creative ideas. They gave me everything I needed even though I got sick there for some time and even infected them as well, which I'm still so very sorry about.
A typical day would start in the morning by doing the rounds feeding all the animals (rabbits, chicken… read more
A typical day would start in the morning by doing the rounds feeding all the animals (rabbits, chicken… read more
(Excellent
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21 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Franzisca) for host
(Help out on our quaint rescue ...)
I stayed on Cathy's farm for three months and, the profile is not lying, it is very hard work. But also so amazing. The animals are so lovely, and I really started to care for them, and every morning I was looking forward to meet them and see how they progress. Most came from very bad environments and did not have a great life so far and it feels… read more
(Excellent
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