Justine & Sam

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Based in Brussels, Belgium. Interested in volunteering with animals, nature, renovation projects, outdoor work, and community-based experiences.

Description

Hello!
We are Justine and Sam, a couple based in Brussels, Belgium.
We share a deep love for nature, animals, adventure, and meaningful human connections. Curious and open-minded, we enjoy discovering new ways of living, learning new skills, and contributing positively wherever we go.
We are sociable, easy-going, and friendly without being overwhelming. We truly enjoy sharing moments with others, learning from different cultures, and taking part in daily life projects with enthusiasm and respect. Whether it’s outdoor work, helping with animals, renovating, or simply sharing a meal and stories, we value authenticity and cooperation.

JUSTINE
I’m Justine, an architect with six years of experience, driven by a strong interest in sustainability, landscapes, and environmental challenges. I’ve already had the chance to participate in several volunteer experiences abroad. I volunteered in Iceland with Worldwide Friends, working in fruit and vegetable greenhouses and in agricultural fields. I also spent time in the Moroccan desert, helping with irrigation systems for plantations and taking part in cultural exchange by teaching French to locals. More recently, I lived with a lovely family in Norway, where I fully participated in family life, helped renovate a traditional wooden farm, cleaned sheep barns using machinery, and took care of the sheep.
These experiences were incredibly fulfilling, and they confirmed my desire to continue volunteering, learning through practice, and connecting with people and places in a genuine way. I’m positive, joyful, adaptable, and always happy to get my hands dirty while having fun.

SAM
I’m Sam, and I work in technical support for an IT company, where helping people on a daily basis is at the heart of my job. Naturally calm, patient, and solution-oriented, I enjoy being useful and making things easier for others.
Thanks to Justine, I slowly stepped out of my comfort zone (and my gaming chair!) to discover nature, travel differently, and embrace more hands-on experiences. I’ve grown to love camping, hiking, and simple outdoor living, and I’m now genuinely motivated to contribute to meaningful projects and share everyday moments.
I’m curious, friendly, and reliable, and I really enjoy learning new practical skills.

Interests

Videography

Technology

Pets

Cooking & food

Team sports

Animals

Movies & TV

Sustainability

Photography

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Nature

Farming

Mountain

Gardening

Hiking

Events & social

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Culture

Camping

Art & design

Architecture

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Gardening

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

House & pet sitting

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

Languages

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Able to teach about:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Both of us
- Experience with camping, hiking, and outdoor living
- Cooking simple, healthy meals and helping in the kitchen
- Following instructions and working independently once tasks are explained
- Respectful and calm approach with animals
- Assisting with renovation and maintenance projects
- Using basic tools and machines safely (or learning quickly)
- Easy to live with, respectful of personal space and shared spaces


JUSTINE
- Architecture (6 years of experience) with knowledge in sustainable design, landscapes, and energy-efficient projects
- Practical experience from several volunteer projects (farms, greenhouses, irrigation systems, renovation work), adapting to new environments quickly
- Comfortable with outdoor (fields, animals, cleaning barns, renovation tasks)
- Experience with animals, especially sheep
- Good communication and graphic skills
- Adaptable, positive, and used to community life and teamwork

SAM
- Technical support specialist in IT, used to helping people and solving problems daily
- Patient, reliable, and solution-oriented
- Basic DIY and practical skills, motivated to learn new ones
- Comfortable working in a team and supporting daily tasks
- Friendly, calm, and eager to contribute to meaningful projects

Age

29 & 31

What else ...

Open-minded, reliable, and easy-going, we’re genuinely excited to participate in daily life, help where needed, and share positive moments together :)

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
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