Michelle

Switzerland
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Travel information

I am currently

Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

Feb and March 26: Tasmania with my Toyota 4x4

April till Nov 26: mainland with my Toyota 4x4

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My next destination:
Tasmania, Australia - from Feb 2026
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Hey there!

I have lots of Workaway experience. I have been doing projects all over the place. Since 2021 I've been travelling to all kinds of countries by backpack or with my past van.

I am a very active and adventurous person. I love hiking, weightlifting, mountain biking, climbing, etc.

My dream is to build or renovate a wooden cabin in a forest, by a lake with tall mountains close by, preferably in Norway.

My other dream is to travel to almost every single country in the world, either by backpack or with a 4x4 car or van.
Interests

Carpentry

Books

Sustainability

Writing

Yoga / Wellness

Mountain

Culture

DIY & crafts

Drawing & painting

Cycling

Languages

Sailing / Boating

Plant care

Pets

Outdoor activities

Hitchhiking

History

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Farming

Camping

Animals

Adventure sports

Nature

Van life

Vegetarian or vegan
Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Babysitting and creative play

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Teaching

Able to teach about:

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Languages

House & pet sitting
More details about your skills

- I am a doctors assistant. I can take blood, do lab work, treat wounds, do infusions, take XR's, etc.
- I am a certified vegan nutrition coach -> www.gainsgrains.com
- Helped converting 3 vans into fully self-sufficient/off-grid camper vans (little experience in plumbing, electricity, etc.)
- Can work with power tools like jigsaw, table saw, drill, etc.)
- I helped building a small wooden cabin
- Experience in gardening/permaculture
- I can teach English and German
- I spent 1 month on a chicken sanctuary
- I spent 5 months on an off-grid, boat access homestead doing all kinds of work like building a greenhouse, chopping wood, installing solar panels, gardening, etc.
- I helped 1 month at a farm animal sanctuary (feeding animals, cleaning enclosures, etc.)
- I can drive motor boats
- I can drive quads (ATV or UTV)
- I can drive a tractor
- I can use a sewing machine
- I babysat my sister when I was younger
Age

24
What else ...

I love to read books and play board games. Especially Settlers of Catan.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  vegan

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5 Jun 2026

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Elle was a lovely addition to the sanctuary! During her stay, she was consistently friendly, easygoing, and fit right in with daily sanctuary life. She approached her tasks with diligence and care. Michelle is a reliable, trustworthy volunteer who gets the job done with a positive attitude. We would gladly recommend her to any future hosts. Thanks … read more

(Excellent )

27 May 2026

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I spent 6 weeks at the sanctuary. Six wonderful weeks I'll never forget.

I want to have an animal sanctuary myself in the future and this was the perfect place to learn all the skills. Every single animal has a unique personality and it was a pleasure to got to know them all.

Noah and Patty are two incredibly inspiring and welcoming people. … read more

(Excellent )

15 Mar 2026

Left by host (Stay and help at our vegan ...) for Workawayer ()

Having Michelle stay and do the exchange was wonderful, we are so grateful she chose us.
Michelle is very cable and clever great fun and kind.
She finished all jobs to the highest standard and left all areas very clean and tidy.
I recommend Michelle to anyone for any job she chooses to apply for , she is an exceptional person and we would always … read more

(Excellent )

14 Mar 2026

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I was supposed to spent 10 days at their farm and I stayed almost 1 month. I think that says a lot about the project. Jodie, Andrew and Ella are wonderful people to be around and to spent time with. They provide all the food you need and can give you regular lifts into town. The work is how they describe on here and I even learned how to drive a … read more

(Excellent )

23 Nov 2025

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Michelle was part of our family as soon as she stepped into our home, showing up everyday with so much care. She is always ready to jump on her feet to help with anything. We were so grateful for her work but also her friendship and her contribution to the land and the community. She is strong and could keep up with anything at anytime, and took … read more

(Excellent )

30 Jul 2025

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I've met Lou and Roy in 2022. They had the best rated Workaway project on Salt Spring Island, so I just had to volunteer there. Me coming back to them 3 years later on the other side of BC says a lot.

Their boat access homestead is stunning and they're inspiring, very knowledgeable and generous people.

Some tasks I've done are: raspberry … read more

(Excellent )

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5 Jun 2026

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27 May 2026

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15 Mar 2026

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14 Mar 2026

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23 Nov 2025

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30 Jul 2025

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17 Jul 2023

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Me and Nans stayed 2 wonderful weeks at Patricia’s. If you like children, tasks around the house, laughter and a bit of chaos this place is perfect for you. Patricia made sure we always have lots of tasty vegan alternatives, although it wasn’t necessary. We spent Midsommar together, swam in lakes and met their friends and family. The children are … read more

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4 Jun 2023

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Me and Nans had a great time at Nicks. We stayed 2 weeks on his property in northern Sweden in our van. The land is absolutely beautiful and has a lot of potential. For 1.5 weeks we were working by ourselves till another volunteer arrived. Unfortunately Nick had to work quite often online. We would have loved to work a bit more together. … read more

(Excellent)

4 Jun 2023

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Michelle came with her partner Nans for 2 weeks in their van and they were both great- the best Workaways I’ve ever seen!

Michelle is conscientious and hard working and gets stuck in and does her work to a high standard.

Nans is extraordinarily knowledgeable and practically skilled for his age and can turn his hands to just about anything. … read more

(Excellent)

15 May 2022

Left by host (Come and help out in our ...) for Workawayer

Having Michelle come to our home and spending time with her was a complete delight and a gift. She is fun, kind, thoughtful, has lovely manners and is very intuitive. Michelle is very hard working, intelligent, and has many skills. She enthusiastically worked on all our projects as if they were her own. We felt that she really cared and took pride … read more

(Excellent)

14 May 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Come and help out in our ...)

Me and Nans had the honor to be Sue and Jeff‘s first workawayers. We did some gardening, rock path making and renovating the cabanas. We stayed a month in their log cabin and in our free time we went kayaking, hiking and fossil hunting. Their place is incredibly beautiful and wild. Sue and Jeff are truly inspiring and two wonderful, open minded … read more

(Excellent)

30 Sep 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us at home with a young ...)

Sascha and Oli are two wonderful human beings. Their chemistry as a couple is enviable. They're both extremely funny and open minded. You'll have some great conversations and laughters with them. The work hours are flexible. Thank you both for the few amazing days we've spent together!

Bis bald ☀️

Michelle and Nans

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25 Jun 2021

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When you spend time with Michelle and then have to say goodbye, you will understand what the expression “parting is such sweet sorrow” means. We made such an incredible connection with this young, yet wise person! She has left an indelible mark on our hearts. Everything she does, she does with intelligence, passion, and perseverance until she is … read more

(Excellent)

25 Jun 2021

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The month I’ve spent with Marisa and Phil was one of the best weeks in my life. They showed me how to life a simple, sustainable and happy life. I learned more in a month than in 12 years of school. They taught me more of the important things in life and opened my eyes even more. Marisa and Phil are a true inspiration. These two wonderful human … read more

(Excellent)