Leah

Ireland
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Hello all,

My name is Leah, I am 28 years old, from the beautiful west of Ireland. I’ve had wonderful experiences as a workawayer in my early 20s, where I volunteered on organic farms, guesthouses and other projects in Europe. I’m so excited for this next adventure in South East Asia!

I have a Master’s qualification in Psychology, and certificates First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and Safeguarding (Adults and Children). I have worked with adults with mental health and learning needs. I also have a Bachelor's degree in English. I am passionate about supporting individuals of all backgrounds, and would welcome the opportunity to do so in a variety of ways. For example: teaching English to adults or children, supporting those with additional needs, contributing to community projects.

I have worked in hospitality (hostels and hotels) for many years in a variety roles from reception to housekeeping, which allowed me to develop skills I hope will be valuable while volunteering. I am very much looking forward to a cultural exchange and learning the ways and traditions of your locality.

I have also worked as an au pair in the past and have experience teaching English to children and teenagers. At home, I have tutored secondary school children in English and other subjects so would be happy to give a hand with homework and lessons! I l enjoy cooking and would love to lend a hand with meals and cook healthy, nourishing dishes for others. I am a vegetarian and love foods from many cultures. I am happy with a simple diet and can work around whatever food is availalbe in your area.

I am fascinated by other cultures and will be happy to immerse myself in any environment I'm in. I hope to learn new languages while I travel as well.

Looking forward to hearing from you, and hopefully we can have a bountiful cultural exchange!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
House and pet sitting
More details about your skills
Tourism/Hospitality

I have worked in several hotels and hostels in Ireland over the years as a receptionist, housekeeping assistant and housekeeping supervisor. I under how to create a warm, welcoming environment for guests and how to maintain excellent cleanliness standards.

Teaching/Childminding

I have experience with children as I have worked as an au pair in the past, and have done babysitting. I have a degree in English and have taught English to children while au pairing as well as teaching English and other subjects to secondary school children in my local area.

Gardening/Outdoor Work

I worked in several gardens and farms when I was a workawayer in the past. I tended to gardens, looked after crops and cared for animals (chicken, donkeys and horses). I love dogs and cats and have done dogsitting during workaways and for many friends.

Social Care

I have a Masters degree in Psychology and have worked as Support Worker with adults and children with mental health diagnoses and learning needs. I understand the importance of creating a compassionate space for individuals to be heard, supported and thrive.
Age
28
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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17 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy learning new skills in ...)

I had such a wonderful time at Maaike and Ilias's lovely place. It's such an exciting, beautiful project they're embarking on, and I am so grateful to have been part of it for a little while! There is such a variety of jobs to do - from construction to gardening. My favourite was spending time in the meadow with the beautiful wildflowers, fruit… read more

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13 Jun 2018

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Leah was our first permanent Workawayer staying with us, and we can only be so grateful that we had her visiting us before she went back home. It was amazing getting to know Leah with her great head, her big heart for people, nature and sustainable living, and her positive and professional attitude. She is mature for her age, curious to learn and… read more

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28 May 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Stay in tiny houses, tipi's ...)

Had a fabulous time at Lena and Daniel's place. They are both such generous, interesting people and I felt they did all they could to make my stay fulfilling and comfortable. The work was very reasonable and rewarding, and I learned a lot (especially about looking after their dogs!). Had fun times with Lena and her beautiful horse also. Thank you… read more

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25 May 2018

Left by host (Stay in tiny houses, tipi's ...) for Workawayer ()

We had a wonderful time with Leah! She is such a hard working, warm, friendly person with a massive heart! She would do everything you asked her to do and even keep her smile :) she is good with dogs and other animals and we would so love to welcome her again some time...thank you Leah :)

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13 May 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Gardening and horse fields on ...)

I had such a wonderful time in Kotten with Christa and her family. Christa is an incredibly kind, generous and wise person - I learned so much from her about so many different things, I'm so glad I got the opportunity to stay with her. The work is very reasonable and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Thank you so much for everything Christa,… read more

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11 May 2018

Left by host (Gardening and horse fields on ...) for Workawayer ()

It was a pleasure to have Leah around here. She is a very friendly, helpfull and hard working girl. Miss you already Leah, hope to see you again quickly!

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17 Jun 2018

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13 Jun 2018

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28 May 2018

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25 May 2018

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13 May 2018

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11 May 2018

Left by host (Gardening and horse fields on ...) for Workawayer ()

It was a pleasure to have Leah around here. She is a very friendly, helpfull and hard working girl. Miss you already Leah, hope to see you again quickly!

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8 May 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience life at an old ...)

I enjoyed my time here so much! I learned so much from Mariken and Ron about so many different things, from cooking to gardening and yoga. Staying here was the most delicious 'detox' of my life and even changed my outlook on treating my body well and my lifestyle. I'll keep the lessons I learned here forever and would love so much to return… read more

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24 Apr 2018

Left by host (Experience life at an old ...) for Workawayer ()

5 stars for Leah! She is a lovely person and very helpful, always available to give a hand, quick learning and up to anything. I hope you're having more wonderful experiences on your travels, if not... please come back, always welcome here!

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12 Apr 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with outdoor projects in ...)

I so loved my time spend here. Ruth is an extremely accommodating person, very fair with expectations for work, and always made sure the other workawaywers and I were comfortable. She went out of her way to show us the beautiful area and helped us make the most of our stay. I met so many wonderful people, learned a lot and had so much fun. I can't… read more

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12 Apr 2018

Left by host (Help with outdoor projects in ...) for Workawayer ()

Leah is a lovely person, good-natured, friendly and thoughtful, with a great sense of humour. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting her, and really appreciated her help with decorating, cleaning, gardening, and looking after the animals. She took on every task that she was asked to do, with good humour and a professional approach. She got on well with… read more

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30 Mar 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Off grid sustainability ...)

My time with the Barker family was a wonderful two weeks! The whole family are friendly, welcoming and I settled in quickly because of this - also having other workawaywers made the experience so much fun, as well as lightening the workload. The tasks were never too difficult or time-consuming (working with the horses was my favourite) and the… read more

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26 Mar 2018

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Leah stayed with us almost three weeks and it was great to have had her here. She is good fun, very easy to get on with and was liked by family and other workawayers. She is a great worker, can take responsibility and knows what needs doing. If you need a workawayer you can rely on - we can only recommend her!

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7 Mar 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (A permaculture project with ...)

It being my first ever workaway I was quite nervous arriving, but Louisa and John were so kind and friendly I felt at ease so quickly.

Louisa is so energetic and although I hadn't much experience with the tasks we were doing, she patiently showed me how everything worked. She was also so generous with her knowledge of plants, herbs, cooking,… read more

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7 Mar 2018

Left by host (A permaculture project with ...) for Workawayer ()

Leah stay with us almost 2 weeks with us and she came across as an extremely quick learner.She help us with various tasks in the house like cleaning rooms, kitchen work and weeding in the garden and even some sanding on the staircase.She is a very friendly, sociable person with whom you can talk very pleasantly and intelligently .
We wish you all… read more

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