Larissa

Switzerland
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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Tanzania - from Aug 2024 until Aug 2024
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Hello,
my name is Larissa, I am 19 years old and come from Switzerland. A few weeks ago I finished high school and now I'm starting my sabbatical year.

First something about me. I live together with my parents and my two sisters in the countryside. In my free time I like to meet friends and spend a lot of time with children, be it babysitting or just playing with my neighbors' children. I also spend a lot of time in stadiums, because football means a lot to me. I am a very creative person and do handycrafts a lot. I love being active, experiencing new things and learning new things.

One day I would like to be a remedial teacher, so I will start my studies after the sabbatical year. After 14 years of school, I want to experience a new adventure far away from the classroom that I will always remember

I am a very open person and love to get involved in new challenges and learn new things. During these five months i want experience a lot of neu things and crow by myself.

At the same time I want to improve my english, because I support an orphenage in tansania for disable children with volunteer services. And also for my future goal as a teacher it will help me.

My dream has been to travel to Canada one day, since I was little. There exist no specific reason why Canada, however, for the last 15 years I have been talking about traveling to Canada, so I would like to fulfill this dream now. During these five months I would like to see different beautiful places, get to know the traditions and culture of Canada, improve my English, take into my heart new people and experience an unforgettable time from which I can take a lot with me and which I will never forget.

I would love to hear from you and spend part of my gap year with you.
Interests
Winter sports
Drawing & painting
Beach
Languages
Nature
Music
Team sports
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Fitness
Farming
Events & social
Adventure sports
Camping
Self development
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
English, French
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Teaching
More details about your skills
I started babysitting when I was twelve years old. I did many internships in childcare. For example, in kindergartens, day care centers,... Also I was during three years every summer vacations on a farm family, where I looked after the children, cooked and cleaned to support the family. Last fall I was in Tanzania for two months in a children's home for impaired children and supported the staff with daily tasks such as changing diapers, playing, giving food, swimming, going for walks,...
I am very reliable and appreciate getting trust from parents. Also I can build a bond with children very quickly.

That's not the only thing. I am a person who learns things very quickly and I am very open to new things.
Age
21
What else ...
I love learning new things and gaining new experiences. I also like new challenges that I can grow myself.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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27 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Larissa) for host (Learn about farm life at our ...)

Hi, I stayed in march 2.5 weeks with jenn, will, ruxton and ophelia. I had a very instructional time on gabriola island, anyhow there were a few things which I would have liked to know before.

You get your tasks that you have to do in five hours and if you can't do that, you have to work longer. So if you're an accurate worker, you'll probably… read more

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20 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Larissa) for host (Our place is located in the ...)

This family and this place is amazing! I stayed almost three weeks with Rhonalyn, James, Lily and Ellie and I will never forget this time.

The first week I stayed with grandma and helped her with cooking, exercieses, cleaning, drive her to appointments,... It was such a fun time with her! After that, I stayed with the other part of the family… read more

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18 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Larissa) for host (Join our family and help with ...)

I spent two weeks with Cam, Melissa, Oliver and Clio. I helped them with the housework, cooking and watching the children. They are a wonderful family and I enjoyed my time with them very much. I loved playing board games with the kids.

You have a beautiful house with a beautiful view. Nelson is very beautiful and a place you must see.

Thank… read more

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16 Feb 2023

Left by host (Join our family and help with ...) for Workawayer (Larissa)

Our family really enjoyed hosting Larissa. She helped us a ton with cooking, deep cleaning, and looking after our kids - playing games into the evening. She respected our space and left the place in perfect shape. I enjoyed speaking with her about her village in Switzerland and teaching her what coleslaw is. We would welcome Larissa back… read more

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27 Apr 2023

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20 Mar 2023

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18 Feb 2023

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16 Feb 2023

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18 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Larissa) for host (Help a family with the ...)

I spent two weeks with Anita, Trevor, Luca and Nico. I had an incredible time with them! I was able to do so many different things- pick and process rose hips, clean, cook, help in the garden, paint signs,... I am very grateful to the family for this time, I was able to go everywhere with them and they treated me as part of the family. Especially… read more

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9 Feb 2023

Left by host (Help a family with the ...) for Workawayer (Larissa)

Larissa was one of our favourite workawayers. She immediately made friends with all of us and was often around even during her times off. We love to see workawayers just hang out. The kids soon realized that she is an awesome soccer player, and more importantly a wonderful coach. She also came cross-country skiing with us and helped tie skates… read more

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12 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Larissa) for host (Join our family and help with ...)

I spent 7 Weeks with Saira, Syed, Rayaan, Aanisa and Ilhaan. I had a incredible time and will never forget it. They are super nice hosts. They look after you very well and want that you have everything you need. I couldn't have found a better family.

I spent a lot of time with the kids. We backed, did handycrafts, colored, played boardgames,… read more

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1 Jan 2023

Left by host (Join our family and help with ...) for Workawayer (Larissa)

Larissa is truly a special person; she is considerate, helpful, and has one of the kindest personalities we have encountered through WorkAway. She immediately immersed herself in our family and was keen to join us in all activities we suggested, but also independent and self-sufficient enough that she was happy to explore and plan outings for… read more

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