Jutta

Germany
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Travelling

My next destination:
La Palma, Spain - from Nov 2026 until Nov 2026
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Description

Hello, I’m Jutta from Germany and I am 56 years young.
As a very lucky early pensioner, leaving behind more than three decades of working in an international environment, it is now time to explore and enjoy the world. I have always been a passionate traveler. Now I have the chance to spend more time on the things I really love to do without any restrictions.

I do enjoy animals, different cultures, being offline and spending time in nature. I believe I am quite organized and structured – by having worked with different corporate companies – always felt like I was missing to live my real passion.

During my holidays I was able to gain some volunteer experience by taking part in the following projects:
• South Africa (White Lion Breeding project by World Vision)
• Namibia (via Biosphere Expedition collecting data on a game farm on feeding behavior of leopards and cheetahs)

Now, I am totally up for new adventures, learning different new skills, socialising with like-minded people, and I am looking forward to contributing my experiences in hands-on jobs.

And making memories for a lifetime!
Interests

Pets

Farming

Culture

Sustainability

Outdoor activities

Nature

Hiking

Dancing

Cooking & food

Beach

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I would love to extend my language skills.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Charity Work

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Helping around the house

Animal Care
More details about your skills

I am experienced in administrative and operational work and I like things to be done efficiently. I am a good team player and a reliable person.

Additionally, I feel very comfortable in the outdoors and around animals, happy and willing to get my hands dirty with anything.

I am interested in working e.g. at reception or any similar customer facing jobs but I would rather prefer to support in animal rescue / welfare and work with horses, or to combine both jobs.
Age

58
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12 May 2026

Left by host (Experience how people and ...) for Workawayer ()

These 6 weeks with Jutta have flown by so quickly. We immediately had a good connection. I think it helped a lot that we are two German women around the same age, sharing similar values and ideas about reliability, punctuality, and taking responsibility.

Living and working together was very harmonious and flowed naturally. Every evening, we made … read more

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10 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience how people and ...)

I spent six weeks with Sabine in the Dominican Republic – and it was one of the most beautiful and intense experiences of my life.
I have never felt so much energy, warmth, and vitality before. Honestly, I have rarely felt so happy, balanced, and satisfied over such a long period of time as I did during these six weeks. This was mainly thanks to … read more Sabine and the other wonderful people I was able to spend time with, the unique nature, and of course the animals.
The five horses could hardly be more different – each with its own character and special presence. Working with them was incredibly enriching. Every day I was able to learn, grow, and get to know myself a little better. Horses mirror us in a very special way, and that is exactly what I experienced there every single day. The work with the horses is very much based on trust, body language, and subtle communication. Experience in groundwork or liberty work is therefore very helpful.
The daily routine also naturally includes all the tasks around the animals: feeding, grooming, groundwork, keeping the surroundings clean, sweeping, tidying up, and simply helping wherever support is needed. There are also small household tasks such as washing up or cooking together.
A high level of independence is expected, and you should be able to see what needs to be done without being constantly told. I really appreciated exactly that. It creates a very natural way of working together, where everyone contributes their part. And although there is of course work to be done, it hardly feels like work, because everything is connected with so much joy, purpose, and warmth.
I also had the great opportunity to go riding. It was incredibly beautiful in this stunning natural environment, especially bathing the horses in the sea afterwards was just amazing. However, riding is not something that is taken for granted and always depends on how the horses are doing and, of course, on the weather and natural conditions. This also shows how respectful and mindful Sabine is with the animals.
The nine dogs are also unique – each one with its own personality and story. It is especially touching that all of the animals come from difficult backgrounds, having been abused or neglected. What Sabine has created here is beyond words. With endless love, patience, dedication, and strength, she has helped both dogs and horses regain trust and given them a wonderful home. Today, they are loving, social, and truly wonderful family members.
During my time there, I also had the chance to meet many special people – people with depth, open hearts, and inspiring stories. There were so many meaningful conversations, honest encounters, and moments full of lightness and connection.
If you are looking for a place full of energy, love, nature, animals, and genuine humanity, this is exactly the right place. At the same time, there is also enough time for your own activities to explore the beautiful beaches and the stunning Dominican Republic.
I am endlessly grateful for this experience and I will definitely come back again!

Ich war insgesamt sechs Wochen bei Sabine in der Dominikanischen Republik – und es war eine der schönsten und intensivsten Erfahrungen meines Lebens.
So viel Energie, Wärme und Lebendigkeit habe ich zuvor noch nie gespürt. Ehrlich gesagt war ich selten über einen so langen Zeitraum so zufrieden, ausgeglichen und glücklich wie in diesen sechs Wochen. Das lag vor allem an Sabine und den wundervollen Menschen, mit denen ich dort Zeit verbringen durfte, an der einzigartigen Natur und natürlich an den Tieren.
Die fünf Pferde könnten unterschiedlicher kaum sein – jedes mit seinem ganz eigenen Charakter, seinen Eigenheiten und seiner besonderen Ausstrahlung. Die Arbeit mit ihnen war unglaublich bereichernd. Jeden Tag durfte ich lernen, wachsen und mich selbst ein Stück besser kennenlernen. Pferde spiegeln uns auf eine ganz besondere Weise, und genau das habe ich dort jeden Tag aufs Neue erlebt. Die Arbeit mit den Pferden basiert viel auf Vertrauen, Körpersprache und feiner Kommunikation. Erfahrungen im Groundwork oder Liberty Work helfen deshalb sehr.
Zum Alltag gehören selbstverständlich auch die täglichen Aufgaben rund um die Tiere: füttern, putzen, Bodenarbeit, die Umgebung sauber halten, fegen, aufräumen und einfach überall mit anpacken, wo Hilfe gebraucht wird. Auch kleine Aufgaben im Haushalt wie spülen oder gemeinsam kochen gehören dazu.
Dabei wird durchaus selbstständiges Arbeiten erwartet und man sollte die Arbeit sehen, ohne dass ständig etwas gesagt werden muss. Genau das hat mir aber besonders gefallen. Es entsteht ein sehr natürliches Miteinander, bei dem jeder seinen Teil beiträgt. Und obwohl natürlich gearbeitet wird, fühlt es sich kaum wie Arbeit an, weil alles mit so viel Freude, Sinnhaftigkeit und Herzlichkeit verbunden ist.
Ich hatte außerdem das große Glück, auch reiten zu dürfen. Es war unbeschreiblich schön in dieser traumhaften Natur– besonders das anschließende Baden der Pferde im Meer war einfach toll. Reiten ist dort allerdings keine Selbstverständlichkeit und hängt immer davon ab, wie es den Pferden geht und was die Natur beziehungsweise das Wetter zulässt. Genau das zeigt aber auch, wie respektvoll und achtsam Sabine mit den Tieren umgeht.
Auch die neun Hunde sind einzigartig – jeder einzelne mit einer eigenen Persönlichkeit und Geschichte. Besonders berührend ist, dass alle Tiere einen schweren Hintergrund haben, misshandelt oder vernachlässigt wurden. Was Sabine hier geschaffen hat, ist kaum in Worte zu fassen. Mit unendlich viel Liebe, Geduld, Hingabe und Kraft hat sie Hunden wie Pferden wieder Vertrauen geschenkt und ihnen ein wundervolles Zuhause gegeben. Heute sind sie liebevolle, soziale und großartige Familienmitglieder.
Während meiner Zeit dort durfte ich außerdem viele besondere Menschen kennenlernen – Menschen mit Tiefgang, offenen Herzen und inspirierenden Geschichten. Es gab so viele gute Gespräche, ehrliche Begegnungen und Momente voller Leichtigkeit und Verbundenheit.
Wenn du einen Ort suchst voller Energie, Liebe, Natur, Tiere und echter Menschlichkeit, dann bist du hier genau richtig. Gleichzeitig bleibt auch genügend Zeit für eigene Unternehmungen, um die traumhaften Strände und die Schönheit der Dominikanischen Republik zu entdecken.
Ich bin unendlich dankbar für diese Erfahrung und werde auf jeden Fall wiederkommen!

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3 Dec 2025

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

I stayed for five weeks, and I would like to start with a deep thank you to Chris, Patricia and the rest of the family. Even though we had a few small communication issues in the beginning, we were able to resolve these quickly. I soon felt completely settled and welcome.
All animals are exceptionally well cared for. Every horse and dog has its … read more

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