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Hello Workaway Hosts!!
I am 25 years old and from Pennsylvania, USA but currently a resident of the Netherlands, where I have lived for the past 6 years completing my studies. Now I am just about to finish my Master in Earth Science and I will start a job as a bat researcher/statistician.
From end of August until mid-October or so, I would love to use my time off to see some beautiful nature and learn from others through volunteering. I am a quick learner and very open to gaining new skills and knowledge in the realm of permaculture, sustainable living, ecological farming, because one day I hope to live like that too. Mostly I am interested in being immersed in nature, and performing jobs that require physical labor or working with animals, but also happy to assist in the house with cleaning. I was passionate about horses when I was younger and I rode cross-country for several years. I would love to get back in touch with this part of myself, be around horses, ride and care for them, and learn everything I can in my time with you!
In the past years, I have conducted field work and research mostly on bats, a species which I have grown to love and that I enjoy telling people about : ) I volunteer with a conservation organization in my city and make social media posts for a bat conservation group. My most recent part-time job was cleaning at a boulder hall( I like to climb), so I am sure that I could also clean to a high standard. I also have 4 months experience working with seals, 1 month working with monkeys, and five years experience working with dogs and cats at a kennel back home.
I have lived in France, the Netherlands, Australia, and travelled for year in New Zealand, so I am comfortable to travel independently and find my way in a new place. In these places, I lived with people from different countries and over time I think I have become quite accommodating to different mindsets and find it easy to adapt. I also have had experience on Workaway before at beef and sheep farms, flower farms, holiday parks and hostels.
In my free time when I am not working for you I will probably be reading, doing yoga, running, and hiking the area :)Interests
FarmingCultureFitnessDIY & craftsEvents & socialOutdoor activitiesNatureYoga / WellnessPetsLanguagesHikingBooksAnimalsLanguages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: 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:
DIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsEco ProjectsHelping around the houseHospitality/TourismArt ProjectsSome knowledge of:
GardeningLife at a FarmstayAnimal CareLanguagesMore details about your skills
-Animal experience: cats, dogs, horses, seals, monkeys, birds, bats
-I have backpacked/camped in the past so I can hike and carry heavy loads
-Experience in coding and ArcGIS
-After living in France and Netherlands, can speak French and Dutch
-I am have designed and painted sets for musicals in the past
-I played basketball for many years, but nowadays I have really gotten into running. I like to run for an hour and usually cover about 6 to 7 miles - I love that I can explore the area in this way :)
-I play guitar guitar, and I am practicing songs I like (Sticky Fingers, Pit Peach)
- I have worked as a waitress, vineyard/fruit/flower farms, at a boulderhal.
-In the past I spent summers working at stables in exchange for lessons. I rode for about five years, doing mostly cross country training. I did fox hunting once, which was great fun for me as well.Age
26
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Happy to take on any tasks asked of them,
They cleaned holidays cottages hung curtains and made beds.
And light garden work. Very polite and chatty. Good luck with your travels.
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Happy to take on any tasks asked of them,
They cleaned holidays cottages hung curtains and made beds.
And light garden work. Very polite and chatty. Good luck with your travels.