Imelda

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Description

I am a well-travelled, fit & active 56-year old woman from Northern Ireland. I love to travel & meet new people; I also love to learn languages, particularly Spanish & French. I have a warm & friendly personality and get on well with people. I enjoy sports & keeping fit - & generally like to enjoy life! I am also very independent & am happy to spend time by myself. I am currently travelling in Spain & am now looking for a workaway opportunity in Galicia for July - August 2025.

In terms of work history, I spent 20 years working in government legal work in Northern Ireland. I then decided to change direction & travel / work abroad. Over the last 10 years, I have volunteered four times through workaway and worked in the hospitality sector. My first three workaway placements were in Australia (6 months), Mallorca (1 year), and the south of France (5 months). In Australia, I worked in a heritage guesthouse in the Yarra Valley, outside Melbourne; in Mallorca, I assisted a French family with household tasks & drove their teenager to school; and in France, I assisted a French / English family with housework & shopping. I also gave private English lessons.

My paid positions over the last 10 years include working in St. Emilion, France in a boutique guesthouse (2 summer seasons); hospitality positions at home in Northern Ireland; 2 seasons in Jersey in a 4* hotel; one year working in a seaside hotel in south Devon; and 2 years working in a 4* hotel in Cornwall, on the banks of the Helford River.

I am currently volunteering through Workaway in Estepona (Sep '24 - Feb '25). In this role, I am helping a German lady with cooking, household chores, & walking the dogs.

In addition to volunteering abroad, I have travelled to the US, Canada, south-east Asia, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and many European countries. I have also spent one year teaching English in France for the British Council.

I am looking for a volunteer position in Galicia for July / August 2025 which involves light housework & language practice. I am also happy to assist with shopping & cooking and have a full UK driving licence. I have been driving for nearly 40 years & have driven in many different countries. I also have experience of looking after pets.

I would be happy to hear from any workaway hosts who have a role which may be suitable. I am flexible in terms of the length of the stay but would prefer a minimum of one month. My e-mail address is: i.mcauley@outlook.com.

Interests

Cooking & food

Beach

Hiking

Pets

Languages

Fitness

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Cycling

Books

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I am interested in improving my Spanish.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Helping around the house

Teaching

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

Home care skills: cleaning, tidying, ironing, organising, shopping, driving, cooking, etc.
Hospitality skills: waitressing, taking food & drinks orders, payments, housekeeping, reception,etc.
Language skills: French and Spanish. Teaching English.
Driving skills: Full UK driving licence; driving in Europe; manual & automatic.
Looking after animals, walking dogs, etc.

Age

56

What else ...

I am looking for a placement which can offer a private bedroom.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No