Piroska

Hungary
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Description

I am a very enthusiastic horticultural engineer who started out as a classical/opera singer and chef.
I love traveling, I spent more than a year wwoofing on farms in the Czech Republic and Scotland and I tried workaway for the first time in 2017 to teach English for children. I loved it a lot and continued my adventures on a farm harvesting olives, then with a family of actors where I helped out with childcare, housework, and gardening.
The following year I spent almost 6 months in the US on two farms where I had the chance to learn about both commercial and small-scale vegetable production and how to take care of hundreds of pasture-raised laying hens.
I spent 6 months in Scotland in 2019, discovering the Islands and Highlands, and loved every minute of it. I got to work in a family hotel, on several crofts - some of them off-the-grid, an organic farm and gained a lot of useful skills.
This summer I'm finishing woodworking school, and I will finally become (a still very inexperienced :D) cabinetmaker.
I'm a very chatty person, I'll talk your ears off but I also don't mind being on my own. I'm also a book fanatic, on my days off you can find me either hiking or reading.
Interests

Photography

Sustainability

Vegetarian or vegan

Outdoor activities

Nature

Hitchhiking

Mountain

Music

Events & social

Hiking

Gardening

Cycling

Farming

Cooking & food

Beach

Carpentry

Camping

Books
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Able to teach about:

Light gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills

I can do any type of gardening/farm work and animal care, I love to cook and I can do general housework. I have some experience as a waitress/bartender, I worked at a small restaurant for 6 months.
I am very interested in working with wood, I am currently a student in a VET, finishing in June.
I work well with children and teenagers, I volunteered at a nonprofit NGO for 7 years that focuses on education about sustainability for children and teenagers.
Age

37
What else ...

I have a dark sense of humour. Just a heads up. :D
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  I am a vegetarian, but I eat dairy and eggs

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29 May 2019

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Piro, it was a pleasure to meet you. Our trees and gardens are grateful for your visit too!
Piro is very knowledgable about gardens and growing, she was also happy to assist with unexpected situations (unusual lambing!). In the 10 days she was here she became a part of the community, cutting peats and helping a neighbour start a new veg/fruit … read more

(Excellent )

22 May 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Island crofting life in a ...)

I spent 10 days with this lovely family and felt welcome from the first moment. They are really flexible and always gave me a choice between different tasks which were never difficult or too hard.
They not only took me out to Italian night but made out of their way to show me around, I got to see the most beautiful sandy beaches, took pictures of … read more

(Excellent )

23 May 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us on our croft land on ...)

This was my second time with Christine and Alasdair and I loved every minute of it. The work is interesting and varied, not too hard and the day starts late enough for you to get plenty of rest in case you go out in the afternoon. Or if their friends take you out to Portree or Plockton when they're playing. :)

The food is unbelievably good, I … read more

(Excellent )

5 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Outdoor help on a fun family ...)

Even though I only stayed for a couple of days I had an exceptional experience. Issy, Jack and Hamish picked me up and from the first moment they made me feel more like a guest than a workawayer. We played board games with the boys, went on adventures and they made sure I got to see the beauty of the area which is absolutely gorgeous.
They are … read more

(Excellent )

4 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer ()

We are feeling so extremely lucky that we got to meet Piro and that she could come and stay with us, even just for a couple of days! She is one of life's very special people - completely gorgeous both inside and out. She is a real joy to have around and straight away fitted into our family. She is enthusiastic, willing to help, always smiling, was … read more

(Excellent )

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29 May 2019

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(Excellent)

22 May 2019

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(Excellent)

23 May 2019

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(Excellent)

5 Apr 2019

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(Excellent)

4 Apr 2019

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(Excellent)

1 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our family on the ...)

I enjoyed my stay with Hannah and her family so much, I definitely will come back soon. I would give six stars if it was possible. :D
Their profile is absolutely accurate, what it doesn't say is that they are incredibly flexible, , they're fun and generous. I got a list of the tasks they needed done and they told me several times I don't have to … read more

(Excellent)

1 Apr 2019

Left by host (Join our family on the ...) for Workawayer

Piro is such an amazing woman. She is so clever and works so hard, is trustworthy, honest, organised, good at time keeping, enthusiastic and uses her initiative. She's also great company and we loved having her to stay. We are a bit heartbroken she had to leave us to get to her next host that had been previously arranged. Not only did we find her … read more

(Excellent)

9 Mar 2018

Left by host for Workawayer

Hi,

Piroska we are so happy that you had a good time with us! Thank you for help ! You are always welcome here ! :)

Good luck

(Excellent)

4 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Come to our ...)

I had a very good time, I picked olives, I worked at the agroturismo and helped with herding sheep - not a lot, as there were many others :D. The place is perfect if you are interested in medieval cultures, like Assisi or Orvieto, both accessible by public transport or hitchhiking - you can find signs left by the previous volunteers to help you! … read more

(Very good)

20 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer

Piroska staied with us and with other 2 families in the area for 3 weeks. She's been working as English teacher for elementary school children. We only received excellent feedbacks about her and can add to those the equally positive feedback from our daughter. She has been very organized in the job, very creative in involving the children so that … read more

(Excellent)

20 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Help Italian school children ...)

I spent three weeks with the children and families and it was a wonderful experence. The kids are bright and love to play, I will miss them a lot!
During my stay with the families I got to experience the best Italian food and learnt how to prepare them and the parents did everything possible to make my stay enjoyable. I got to visit nearby cities, … read more

(Excellent)