Jess

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Description

Hello!
I'm Jess and I'm from Scotland. I have been working in New Zealand for the past year and now hoping to travel for the summer and explore as much of this beautiful country as I can.
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 visited. 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 a degree in ecology so would be interested in restoration/ecological projects. I also love cooking and sharing food with people, and I'm always up for learning new recipes from other countries.

Interests

Events & social

Astronomy

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

House sitting

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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 projects
I'm enthusiastic and happy to help with any type of work needed! I'm up for getting my hands dirty and always keen to learn new skills.

Age

23

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements