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Biology graduate eager to see some Australian nature while working with animals, gardening, cooking for you and much more! I love markets and art and hikes and talking about life lessons over chai <3
Description
Hi there!
My name is Madeleine and I’m a dedicated and outgoing 25-year-old Brit. I've been in Melbourne working for an environmental advocacy organisation, fundraising for their work protecting Australian habitats and wildlife, so I am very keen to get out to beautiful places with my own eyes now!
A little about me: I have a degree in Biological Sciences, during which I undertook conservation fieldwork with wild animals including Manx shearwater birds, yellow-necked mice, bats, insects, fish and more, often in remote locations such as Skomer Island, U.K. and Hoga Island, Indonesia. Throughout my life I have worked with domesticated animals, for example training dogs in agility and obedience and managing farms with donkeys, pigs, chickens, sheep, rabbits and more as a Workaway volunteer in France.
I'd love to chat further about bringing my support to you! I look forward to hearing from you.
Interests
History
Farming
Drawing & painting
Cycling
Pets
Astronomy
Art & design
Writing
Vegetarian or vegan
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Self development
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Languages
Mountain
Hitchhiking
Gardening
Hiking
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Books
Beach
Architecture
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
Babysitting and creative play
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Charity Work
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
- I have been a Workaway volunteer for 4 hosts in France as well as an independent house sitter. I quickly learnt practical and problem-solving skills. For example, I organised arboretum equipment, thoroughly cleaned the all parts of houses and Airbnbs, cared for animals including donkeys, pigs, chickens, dogs, rabbits, sheep and cats, supported children on farm visits, and safely used farming equipment.
- I have been working at a hostel in Melbourne for 6 months now. This role involves cleaning all parts of the hostel, general maintenance and problem-solving, being friendly by welcoming guests at check-in, and taking initiative to manage problems before they arise. I've had such fun in this role, for example designing and hosting events, such as “family dinners” where I cooked for 40 guests, crepe-making mornings, movie nights, and arts and crafts events.
- I have lots of experience working with animals. Throughout my life I have trained and competed with multiple large and small dogs in dog agility and trained in obedience, achieving multiple Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards. I’m therefore comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and in a wide range of situations, including when they are excitable around lots of other dogs, when they are away from their owner and dealing with separation anxiety, and when they are nervous in new situations.
- I undertook formal study at the world-renowned University of Oxford, where I studied Biological Sciences. I learnt a lot about ecological projects, conservation, sustainable agriculture and animal behaviour. For example, I have performed ecological surveys all over the world, from remote islands in Wales, U.K., to the jungles and oceans of Indonesia. I have a particular interest in birds: I safely handled Manx shearwater seabirds every day as part of my university dissertation. I have also helped ringing wild birds and checking their health to ensure their wellbeing.
- I thrive working with people, especially in my previous job working for a charity, leading their communications team and encouraging people to get involved and volunteer with the charity.
- I'm a dedicated worker and enjoy completing fun challenges at work!
Age
26
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
I'm a vegetarian
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They were all really helpful, making sure we had the right equipment and the right instructions for the jobs we had to do. What’s more, they were very generous in making sure we had a variety of work so we always felt inspired by the amazing garden and like we were contributing to… read more
Thierry and Michelle live in a wonderful home and place a lot of emphasis on ecology. It is inspiring to see their lifestyle and we will miss it. I deeply respect that we were never expected to match their lifestyle, though we were consistently invited to. This, for me, was a mark of a great… read more
We had had plans in Montpellier that fell through a week before so we rang Katia quite last-minute and in that conversation we were put at ease. She told us exactly how to reach her wonderful house and we could tell that she was very experienced with workawayers.
Katia has an exciting household that is… read more
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They were all really helpful, making sure we had the right equipment and the right instructions for the jobs we had to do. What’s more, they were very generous in making sure we had a variety of work so we always felt inspired by the amazing garden and like we were contributing to… read more
Thierry and Michelle live in a wonderful home and place a lot of emphasis on ecology. It is inspiring to see their lifestyle and we will miss it. I deeply respect that we were never expected to match their lifestyle, though we were consistently invited to. This, for me, was a mark of a great… read more
We had had plans in Montpellier that fell through a week before so we rang Katia quite last-minute and in that conversation we were put at ease. She told us exactly how to reach her wonderful house and we could tell that she was very experienced with workawayers.
Katia has an exciting household that is… read more
