Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Oct 2024 until Jun 2025 View all
Description
Hello!
I'm Jess and I'm from Scotland. I'm currently travelling/volunteering/working around New Zealand and hoping to see as much of this beautiful country as I can over a year.
I have done several workaways before and have found the setup really suits me as I love to meet new people and explore places that I may not have otherwise gone to. I would love to find workaways where I can spend some time outside but I'm up for any type of work, especially gardening and anything practical/DIY-based.
I'm a very easy-going and friendly person and have lots of enthusiasm to get stuck into projects. I can be independent and happy to entertain myself by going for hikes and exploring new areas but I also love chatting to new people and exchanging stories. I love all things outdoorsy - running, climbing, hiking. I'm also passionate about conservation and have just finished a degree studying ecology. I also love cooking and baking for people and I'm always up for learning new recipes from other countries.
Interests
Culture
Animals
Winter sports
Sustainability
Drawing & painting
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Mountain
Nature
Camping
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
I have some gardening experience - weeding, raking, strimming, planting, making raised beds.
I also have worked in a guest house for 3 years so have experience cleaning, cooking, and speaking to guests.
I did 3 Workaways last summer (2023, with my friend through her profile) and 2 this summer (2024) which included:
- gardening (weeding, strimming, planting)
- child care
- cooking meals
- insulating a roof with natural materials
- using power tools
- heavy lifting/household jobs
- DIY
I'm enthusiastic and happy to help with any type of work needed! I don't mind getting my hands dirty and I’m always up for learning new skills.
Age
23
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
She is a very active person with a lot to share.
In addition to helping us with all the housework and the garden, she shared her wonderful projects with us and explored the areas around Apricale with great curiosity, beating all our times on the local trails.
We wish her all the best for her future… read more
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Feedback
She is a very active person with a lot to share.
In addition to helping us with all the housework and the garden, she shared her wonderful projects with us and explored the areas around Apricale with great curiosity, beating all our times on the local trails.
We wish her all the best for her future… read more
