Katie

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Description

Hi there! Having grown up surrounded by workaways who were living on my family's farm, I am excited to continue my travels in Europe and beyond. Building community and sharing experiences with people has always brought me joy and I look forward to cultivating relationships in new places. One of my overarching goals for my trip is to volunteer on homesteads and farms that follow permaculture principles and live a self sufficient lifestyle.
In January 2025, I participated in a 2 week Permaculture Design Course in Portugal to obtain my certificate. I would therefore be ever so happy to put my knowledge into practice and help with any projects and designs you are envisioning!

Interests

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Writing

Music

Charity work

Van life

Beach

DIY & crafts

Gardening

Plant care

Nature

Self development

Sustainability

Yoga / Wellness

Camping

Drawing & painting

Events & social

Cooking & food

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I am always interested in learning other languages when immersing myself in new cultures!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Animal Care

Languages

More details about your skills

As an avid gardener of 9 years, I have developed a strong passion for growing food and incorporating self sufficiency into my life. Each summer, I tended to a 1/4 acre plot where I planted a variety of crops over the years, from melons and asparagus to flax and indigo (for spinning and dyeing). I incorporated permaculture and regenerative farming practices including sheet mulching, companion planting, home-made compost applications, housing mason bees, and establishing pollinator gardens. I have operated small tractors with equipment including front loader, mower, and cultivator.

To broaden my gardening horizons, I spent 5 months in Kauai on an organic high production vegetable and fruit farm where I lived with a close-knit community. During this time, I gained experience working weekly markets, packing and delivering produce to local grocery stores, and tending crops at all stages of growth.

Working in the hospitality/customer service industry from a young age, I have acquired robust interpersonal skills being in fast paced environments, equipping me with the ability to navigate challenging situations. I possess a strong work ethic and willingness to expand my knowledge when it comes to learning new skills.

Growing up on a farm, I have many years' experience caring for a variety of animals including dogs, horses, goats, pigs, cows, poultry, etc. I have been riding horses since the age of 9 so I am very comfortable working with and being around them. I am also familiar with milking cows both by hand and in a dairy parlor.

I consider myself to be adventurous, adaptable, and motivated. I seek opportunities to give back to the environment and the community as I travel to new places, so if there is the option to do so, I would be very interested in learning more!

Thank you :)

Age

26

What else ...

I love interactive games such as cards, board games, and any outdoor activities. I also enjoy knitting, painting, singing and playing the guitar, and cooking/baking from scratch!

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  I am always open to trying new cuisines!