Madeleine

Norway
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I'm Madeleine, a curious, happy and passionate mellow girl from the south west coast in Norway. I live and work as a landscape garderner in the capital, Oslo.
Ever since I was a little girl I've always loved working with my hands and see myself as very creative and solution oriented. I'm curious and eager to try new things and a quick learner. Music, dancing, photography and mountain biking are huge passions. Human relationships and different cultures really interests and fascinates me. Nothing is more beautiful, fun or soothing than being in nature - either to hike, camp, swim or mountain bike. I smile a lot and I love to share stories and knowledge. I enjoy getting older as I get a clearer picture of what's important to me to have a good life. When traveling and entering the unknown is when I feel most alive - it's the best thing I do in life. I've traveled a lot and once lived in San Diego, California. When I travel solo I either do workaway or I couchsurf. That's because I want to get to know and live with the locals. Work, play, eat, cook, laugh and talk together. Let them show me the hidden beautiful view spot or the best street food in town. Meet their friends and family and experience how they spend their time together.
Interests
Music
Plant care
Events & social
Cooking & food
Beach
Winter sports
Photography
Movies & TV
Hiking
Drawing & painting
Sustainability
Mountain
Gardening
Dancing
Art & design
Self development
Fitness
DIY & crafts
Camping
Architecture
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Books
Animals
Nature
Hitchhiking
Farming
Culture
Adventure sports
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Charity Work
House sitting
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I'm very organized, structured and I have an aesthetic sense. I easily see patterns or understand how things work. Maintenance and garden work are highly satisfying and fun. I enjoy being in the kitchen, either to cook or do the dishes. I'm strong and really enjoy physical work. I can also take photos/document your WA project.
Age
35
What else ...
I got plenty of volunteer work experience.

- Winter 2025 I volunteered at a fruit farm in Diannah, Senegal. We watered, transplanted banan trees, put seedlings, harvested and made a tomato trellis.
- Winter 2020 I volunteered for a month staying with a family in Kenya. This was my first time in Africa and it became my new favourite country and culture. Oh boy what a wonderful place. The purpose of my stay was a cultural and language exchange instead of a 'practical and physical help' as it usually is with workaway.
- Fall 2019 I volunteered at two different farms in Norway. We fed, rode and combed the horses. Build fences and did a lot of small carpenter work on the farm. We tidied and organized the garage and house.
- Spring 2019 I volunteered at a B&B in Solvorn, Norway. We made breakfast buffet and cleaned the rooms. We also did a lot of landscaping and maintenance work on the property.
- Winter 2018 I volunteered at six different places in Colombia and Panama. We decorated, organized and cooked for a Colombian wedding, we cleaned fish tanks at a fish & aquatic plants farm. We cleaned and did maintenance work at different B&B places and I was dog-sitting for three dogs.
- Winter 2017 I volunteered at three different places in Jamaica and California. We cleared land, builded shelfs and tables with bamboo, we did seeding, transplanting, weeding, painting, took care of chickens and goats and I also bartended in an abandoned buss in Jamaica.
- Summer 2016 I volunteered at a family farm up in the mountains in Norddal, Norway. We restored a barn, did weeding, cut hay, piled firewood, painted, did some gardening and cooked food.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Cats and some dogs
- Special dietary requirements
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15 Jan 2025

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Oh my, oh my. This might be one of my best workaway experiences. I didn't take long before I felt like I was apart of the family. The energy and pace on the farm is so lovely. There was so much laugther, goofyness, delicious clean food, fun work, music, dancing and bonfires. I met so many wonderful workers, family members and friends during my… read more

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13 Jun 2020

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First of all I have to thank workaway since without it I could not have met such a lovely soul. I was so amazed how we clicked so fast I remember our laugh the first we layed eyes on each other! She's so easy to be with a hard worker very helpful around the house, her becoming good friends with my younger daughter Lucy, I appreciated her waking… read more

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1 Apr 2020

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Woah, where to begin? I stayed with Mary for three weeks and it was the most different, instructive and exciting workaway experiences I've ever had. It really felt like I hit the jackpot of finding the most open-minded, caring, hilarious, informal and coolest Kenyan lady. Me and Mary connected really quick and had a blast together. During my stay… read more

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20 Jan 2020

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Staying with Søssa and Geir for three weeks was one of the best workaway experience of my life. The energy on the farm and from the animals was fascinating and unique. Never have I met animals that is so eager to cuddle, that shows so much trust and feel so calm. And I totally think the animals gets this vibe cause of Søssa and Geir’s energy. They… read more

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15 Jan 2025

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13 Jun 2020

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1 Apr 2020

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20 Jan 2020

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11 Dec 2019

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I stayed with Nina for almost two weeks. Nina is a very strong, independent and wise woman. We shared so many good conversations about human relationships and life in general. Thank you for being so honest and showing me so much trust. During my stay I also met some of her friends and family, they're all very nice and including people.
My main… read more

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7 Oct 2019

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Me and Jon stayed two months with Oskar and his family in Solvorn. One of the most charming and beautiful villages in the area. The landscape is breathtaking. You're surrounded with steep mountains, narrow fjords and the water is just 100 meters from the house. We arrived a little bit before the high season started and did a lot of landscaping and… read more

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16 Apr 2018

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Madeline and Jon are a very nice couple, with a lot to give anywhere they go, they provide energy, always with good attitude and a sweet smile from Madeline.
100% recommended.
For us it was a special time of cultural exchange, they showed us Norway, a destination to visit! We also loved his encouragement to know the area.
We wish you a good trip,… read more

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13 Apr 2018

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Me and my boyfriend stayed with Eddie and Veronica for two weeks. I felt so grateful and lucky to wake up everyday to ocean view, having the Chagres National Park in the 'backyard' and listen to the sound of the nature together with my morning coffee. Eddie and Veronica is a very welcoming, helpful, easy going and sweet couple. For work we cleaned… read more

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13 Apr 2018

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My two weeks at Angelas beautiful house was a marvelous time. She's a very inspiring woman with a wonderful energy and attitude to life. We shared so many good talks and great meals alone and together with the other volunteers. The house is located very close to the beach and there are some restaurants, a local bar and pool hall few minutes away.… read more

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27 Mar 2018

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I stayed with Vera, Manuel, Athena, Happy and Lucky for two weeks. Thank you so much for making me feel so welcome in your home and showing so much trust. Vera and Manuel are one great honest couple. We had so many good talks and laughs. Not did I only helped out with their dogs but we also did fun stuff together like eating dinner out, saw the… read more

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23 Feb 2018

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Madeleine is a very sweet girl, you see her always with a good shiny attitude. She helped a lot photographing the fishes and plants very efficient so she can still have time to learn and do other things, we had a good time together. I totally recomend her.

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23 Feb 2018

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My time at the fish farm, La Katia was a blast. Rainer is a really sweet, funny and friendly guy. Unfortunately he left the farm after only few days after my arrival, but while he was still there he took me on some small road trips around the area and showed me some amazing spots. We had a great time together! The local people at the farm are so… read more

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15 Feb 2018

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We had a great experience with Madeleine. She is a hard worker and when it is necessary, she spent a lot of time helping out. She never lose her good mood, always prepared to have conversations with somebody around.
She is quite independent and looks for her own what she wants to do after working time.
She cooked us once a mexican-norwegen food… read more

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11 Feb 2018

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I spotted Rita straight away in the crowd when I first met her at the airport in Bogotá. Her energy is unique and the smile so lovely.
I stayed with her for two weeks and it couldn't been a better place to start my Colombian travels. Rita is a wonderful host. So inspiring, funny and loving. She's full of good stories and her knowledge is… read more

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4 Mar 2017

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Staying at Lise & Michael's farm was one of the greatest memories from my time spent in Jamaica. They're such a lovely, inspiring and charming couple. Every day was filled with laughter, joy, jokes, delicious food, good stories and new knowledge. I did mostly garden work and some painting. They have some awesome showers made of bamboo and with a… read more

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3 Mar 2017

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My two weeks here is something I'll never forget, this place has a very unique vibe! Here you'll meet volunteers from all over the world mixed together with a bunch of funny, creative, loving and handy locals. You'll get served delicious local food made on an open fire. You'll shower in an outdoor bamboo shower with refreshing water. You'll sleep… read more

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3 Mar 2017

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Madeleine is an extremely gentle soul. She enriched our team with a calm charisma and long conversations. She didn’t just take beautiful pictures of the project for us but also helped at the building site and in the bar. Ready to work at any time. Sadly she left us a bit early because she discovered her spirit of adventure and travel. She was very… read more

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26 Aug 2016

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I spent two weeks together with this family and nine(!) other workawayers. It was one of my best experience in life, true story. The surroundings are breathtaking. The steep fjords with gorgeous view and dramatic light and clouds. You really feel peace at this farm.
Ingvild and Martin are two very friendly, welcoming and generous people. Ingvild… read more

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