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I was organic farmer in Estonia until 2018.
I have experiance with different farm animals and I can prepare different dairy products. I can cook, clean and garden. I have experience cooking for groups visted my farm. I can work with various tools such as a trimmer, lawnmower, chainsaw, as well as a drill, mixer, jigsaw, screwdriver, etc. I can dig, compost or do whatever work there is in the garden.
My latest interest has become DIY, I have experience with concrete work, I can build a roof. There is gardening experience from Cyprus, year-round gardening. I have picked olives and thinned dates. Also has accommodation experience
I may have to learn some jobs, but I'm a fast learner. My English not perfect, but I can communicate well enough. I dont have "party type", love reading, hiking. Was creasy enough to ride with bike at Estonia to Portugal.
I currently have a paid job, I am a child welfare specialist, I am looking for a volunteer position during the holidays
Interests
Plant careLanguagesHitchhikingVideographySelf developmentSustainabilityCooking & foodHistoryHikingPetsMountainNatureOutdoor activitiesGardeningDIY & craftsFarmingCultureBooksCycling
Languages
Languages spoken
Estonian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Russian: Intermediate
Turkish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I`m interested in improving my level of English, at the same time I can help someone whose level is lower. Interested of basic local languege.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Being an elderly companion
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
Farming ( milking, cheese making, take care of animals, growing different vegetables, berries, apples etc., harvesting), gardening ( weeding, cutting grass, watering, planting) , cooking ( different type of meals, including vegetarian), cleaning, Simple building, stone wall renovation.
Age
53
What else ...
My hobbies are: cycling, hiking, gardening, DIY, reading
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
I can´t eat milk products
Feedback
6 Dec 2019
Left by host (Help me start up my own ...) for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele was a nice and wise visitor, although her english is not perfect communication went without any problems.
She worked very hard with us in the olive harvest and didn't want to stop when the daily hours ended. She's also a very good cook and took her kitchen turns with delight. She also surprised me one day by cleaning up the yurt on own… read more
She worked very hard with us in the olive harvest and didn't want to stop when the daily hours ended. She's also a very good cook and took her kitchen turns with delight. She also surprised me one day by cleaning up the yurt on own… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help me start up my own ...)
I stayed this place for week. I’m thankful, because Jon accepted my request if I needed urgently place for stay.
This is simple farm with very basic accommodation in yurt what you shared with two another persons. There is no internet ( you can use internet in coffee around 200 meter away), no hot water ( outside shower with very lightly warm… read more
This is simple farm with very basic accommodation in yurt what you shared with two another persons. There is no internet ( you can use internet in coffee around 200 meter away), no hot water ( outside shower with very lightly warm… read more
(Very good
)
21 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele was the best and essentially the volunteer that any interested host in Workaway needed.
As I've written about a previous volunteer, I'm still not 100% right and I'm trying to improve.
I wish Nele kept the good times and forgive me for the bad times.
I recommend Nele for those who want a real worker (assistant).
Nele thank you for everything… read more
As I've written about a previous volunteer, I'm still not 100% right and I'm trying to improve.
I wish Nele kept the good times and forgive me for the bad times.
I recommend Nele for those who want a real worker (assistant).
Nele thank you for everything… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help in a forest village in ...)
This place is with very good accommodation in comfortable room with magnificent view to the valley. There is very beautiful sunrises and nice surrounding.
Work is simple and not hard.
You most feed the dogs 5 grown up and 2 puppies. And one poni.
Sometimes not enough food and sometimes not at all. But like there are you friends, you most manage… read more
Work is simple and not hard.
You most feed the dogs 5 grown up and 2 puppies. And one poni.
Sometimes not enough food and sometimes not at all. But like there are you friends, you most manage… read more
(Very good
)
3 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Come and enjoy the blueberry ...)
I spend in this Tărcaia one week. First I asked place for one to two weeks and leave, because the weather. I’m biker and I want to get next place without rain.
Stay in blueberry plantation was great. I weeding all working days, this was easy and not boring because of company.
Accommodation is good in separately house and even not all working ( no… read more
Stay in blueberry plantation was great. I weeding all working days, this was easy and not boring because of company.
Accommodation is good in separately house and even not all working ( no… read more
(Excellent
)
Friends
Feedback
6 Dec 2019
Left by host (Help me start up my own ...) for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele was a nice and wise visitor, although her english is not perfect communication went without any problems.
She worked very hard with us in the olive harvest and didn't want to stop when the daily hours ended. She's also a very good cook and took her kitchen turns with delight. She also surprised me one day by cleaning up the yurt on own… read more
She worked very hard with us in the olive harvest and didn't want to stop when the daily hours ended. She's also a very good cook and took her kitchen turns with delight. She also surprised me one day by cleaning up the yurt on own… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help me start up my own ...)
I stayed this place for week. I’m thankful, because Jon accepted my request if I needed urgently place for stay.
This is simple farm with very basic accommodation in yurt what you shared with two another persons. There is no internet ( you can use internet in coffee around 200 meter away), no hot water ( outside shower with very lightly warm… read more
This is simple farm with very basic accommodation in yurt what you shared with two another persons. There is no internet ( you can use internet in coffee around 200 meter away), no hot water ( outside shower with very lightly warm… read more
(Very good
)
21 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele was the best and essentially the volunteer that any interested host in Workaway needed.
As I've written about a previous volunteer, I'm still not 100% right and I'm trying to improve.
I wish Nele kept the good times and forgive me for the bad times.
I recommend Nele for those who want a real worker (assistant).
Nele thank you for everything… read more
As I've written about a previous volunteer, I'm still not 100% right and I'm trying to improve.
I wish Nele kept the good times and forgive me for the bad times.
I recommend Nele for those who want a real worker (assistant).
Nele thank you for everything… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help in a forest village in ...)
This place is with very good accommodation in comfortable room with magnificent view to the valley. There is very beautiful sunrises and nice surrounding.
Work is simple and not hard.
You most feed the dogs 5 grown up and 2 puppies. And one poni.
Sometimes not enough food and sometimes not at all. But like there are you friends, you most manage… read more
Work is simple and not hard.
You most feed the dogs 5 grown up and 2 puppies. And one poni.
Sometimes not enough food and sometimes not at all. But like there are you friends, you most manage… read more
(Very good
)
3 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Come and enjoy the blueberry ...)
I spend in this Tărcaia one week. First I asked place for one to two weeks and leave, because the weather. I’m biker and I want to get next place without rain.
Stay in blueberry plantation was great. I weeding all working days, this was easy and not boring because of company.
Accommodation is good in separately house and even not all working ( no… read more
Stay in blueberry plantation was great. I weeding all working days, this was easy and not boring because of company.
Accommodation is good in separately house and even not all working ( no… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help with our house and ...)
This place is perfect if you want more free time and loved choice your start. You can manage your day with 3 hours work and you get for accommodation caravan where you can cook for breakfast and dinner. And buy products for this with own money.
Host offer big and tasty English meal for lunch.
Village located in beautiful surrounding and there is… read more
Host offer big and tasty English meal for lunch.
Village located in beautiful surrounding and there is… read more
(Very good
)
12 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele arrived on her cycle and rang us to admit to the premises as unfortunately we had been called away. Nele was introduced and explained around the cottage garden and given a meal. We had previously made a list of jobs that needed to be completed if possible and equipment shown.
Nele did everything and more with outstanding capability and… read more
Nele did everything and more with outstanding capability and… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2019
Left by host (Learn about horticulture and ...) for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele was one of our best volonteers; she is very well organized and has a lot experiance with all kind of work on a farm. She works very efficient and at the end the result is very good. I like her kind of humor and her stories about her travelling a lot. She is more the person of acting than of talking.
If you ever get the chance to host her -… read more
If you ever get the chance to host her -… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Learn about horticulture and ...)
Very good experience and pleasant place to stay a little longer. Heidy and Martin is very nice and kind people. Accommodation is very good, I was happy to use separately house and part of time I spend in wooden hut middle of the forest. I loved this place very much and missing back.
Heidy cooking very well and meals is healthy and served in… read more
Heidy cooking very well and meals is healthy and served in… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Sep 2019
Left by host (Help around our ...) for Workawayer (Nele)
It was definitely too short time with Nele!
She has extensive experience in gardening and farm work.
We didn't have to explain much to her, she knew how to do it. Nele is very warm and calm person. Involved in home life. She made the best apples and plum jams in the world! A lot of thanks for your help! You are always welcome!!!
She has extensive experience in gardening and farm work.
We didn't have to explain much to her, she knew how to do it. Nele is very warm and calm person. Involved in home life. She made the best apples and plum jams in the world! A lot of thanks for your help! You are always welcome!!!
(Excellent
)
12 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help around our ...)
I spend in this place a week and this was to short time. Anna and Adam is very nice people and Franek is cute little boy.
Accommodation is comfortable in separated room, Anna cooking very well.
Work was variable and easy.
Opinogora is beautiful with huge park, to nearest city is only 8 km. There is the train station.
I recall with gratitude the… read more
Accommodation is comfortable in separated room, Anna cooking very well.
Work was variable and easy.
Opinogora is beautiful with huge park, to nearest city is only 8 km. There is the train station.
I recall with gratitude the… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Learn about Naturopathy & ...)
This is nice and quiet place middle of the village. There is a big garden with different vegetables, berries and apple trees. So lot of decorative trees and flowers.
Accommodation is very comfortable in private room. You can feel yourself very secure because the door is locked all the time.
Krystyna is very nice and caring person and she can get… read more
Accommodation is very comfortable in private room. You can feel yourself very secure because the door is locked all the time.
Krystyna is very nice and caring person and she can get… read more
(Very good
)
27 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help around our green resting ...)
Alexey is nice and kind person. He’s house located in beautiful nature and there is nice to rest after work. Kraslava city is about 12 km away. In area is low prices for food, if you need eat outside.
Work is not heavy and probably depends at person and season. I digging and cooking and weeding a little help in guesthouse.
You most account your… read more
Work is not heavy and probably depends at person and season. I digging and cooking and weeding a little help in guesthouse.
You most account your… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Experience rural life near ...)
That was very nice experience to stay and help Fransua and Ingunas house. There is comfort accommodation with separated room in the house. But toilet is outside, no bathroom in the house. You can wash by self in barrel sauna, what is very romantic experience.
Near to house is Zilaiskalns hill what is old natural holy place with strong energetic.… read more
Near to house is Zilaiskalns hill what is old natural holy place with strong energetic.… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Aug 2019
Left by host (Experience rural life near ...) for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele est une personne extraordinaire, elle sera pour moi un souvenir inoubliable, c'est un honneur de l'avoir eue une semaine chez moi.
Elle est humble et efficace, pleine de créativité, de talents et d'initiatives.
Elle est porteuse d'une force intérieure, d'une gentillesse profonde, d'une sûreté de soi, et de hautes qualités dont les racines… read more
Elle est humble et efficace, pleine de créativité, de talents et d'initiatives.
Elle est porteuse d'une force intérieure, d'une gentillesse profonde, d'une sûreté de soi, et de hautes qualités dont les racines… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Aug 2019
Left by host (Help me around the house and ...) for Workawayer (Nele)
Awesome workawayer, Nele is something unusual.
Our first experience with Workaway was excellent.
Nele is energy overflowing, she is so fast, sometimes even invisible. Nele did huge work and job quality is hundred stars rated, honestly, if she is washing windows, then it will be clean.
Just good to say, she’s quite, she cooks delicious food and… read more
Our first experience with Workaway was excellent.
Nele is energy overflowing, she is so fast, sometimes even invisible. Nele did huge work and job quality is hundred stars rated, honestly, if she is washing windows, then it will be clean.
Just good to say, she’s quite, she cooks delicious food and… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help me around the house and ...)
It was a great experience in beautiful surroundings and with a kind host. There are several very lovely cities in the area with a good bus connection. It is also possible to walk in the woods, pick berries and mushrooms. Accommodation is convenient and private.
The host needs help in household work such as cleaning and dish washing. You can plan… read more
The host needs help in household work such as cleaning and dish washing. You can plan… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jul 2019
Left by host (Help with eco building and ...) for Workawayer (Nele)
Dear Nela,
When you started working, we immediately realized, and were very impressed, that you had many skills and that you are patient, pleasant, get along with the whole team and hard worker.
Hope to see you again and wish you all the best.
Thanks for everything.
Ziv, Maya and all our team
When you started working, we immediately realized, and were very impressed, that you had many skills and that you are patient, pleasant, get along with the whole team and hard worker.
Hope to see you again and wish you all the best.
Thanks for everything.
Ziv, Maya and all our team
(Excellent
)
19 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help with eco building and ...)
This place is very beautiful, the view of the crater is magnificent and you can see this, if working. Accommodation is in two places small houses. For volunteers (and workers) is separately kitchen. You get many for buy your own food and mostly need to cook. The people is very nice. Work is variable, depending on what needs to be done. Cleaning… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Jun 2019
Left by host (Help at our campsite, olive, ...) for Workawayer (Nele)
Dear Nele and Alex
We have a wonderful time with you
You are a great people and hard workers
Also this was a great experience to meet you
We want to thanks for all of the help and good time we have together
And to wish for you a good luck and all the best
Thanks
Ran and Eyal
We have a wonderful time with you
You are a great people and hard workers
Also this was a great experience to meet you
We want to thanks for all of the help and good time we have together
And to wish for you a good luck and all the best
Thanks
Ran and Eyal
(Excellent
)
23 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help at our campsite, olive, ...)
This is the great place for people who loves dates! I loved them very much, so delicious. The work was interesting and exciting, all that climbing on the datepalms. I bruning the dates and grapes, painting the wall. The work was well organised. Accommodation is basic in shared dormitory or in van. You must cook by self or can shared this with… read more
(Very good
)
23 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Rescue, cook and serve ...)
This is a good place for people who loves city life and young collective. I helped in the kitchen by chopping and washing the dishes. So with cleaning the restaurant and set the tables. The food is delicious and You can get some of meals in restaurant and get products for cooking by self.
Accommodation was in another side of city and we most by… read more
Accommodation was in another side of city and we most by… read more
(Very good
)
21 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help with a number of ...)
Very good experiance in lovely small village. Host is kinde, caring and interesting person. I was liked very much conversation and long walks. Accommodation is comfortable and private. Work in the garden is relaxing and this is not hard. In season is available different citrus fruits and avocados, so vegetables in own garden.
There is two lovely… read more
There is two lovely… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Apr 2019
Left by host (Help with a number of ...) for Workawayer (Nele)
An overall very pleasant workaway experience. Nele definitively knows her way around the garden and did more then her fair share of work. Thus motivating others as well :)
Good cook 2 who also knows to improve the "cosmetic condition@ of the kitchen area without
making any fuss about it :-)) Simply a job well done at all times.
A role model for… read more
Good cook 2 who also knows to improve the "cosmetic condition@ of the kitchen area without
making any fuss about it :-)) Simply a job well done at all times.
A role model for… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele is strong, hard working, quiet lady. She is friendly and work oriented. The house & garden will miss her work ethic. We grew fond of her & looking forward to seeing you her soon.
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Come & Help us develop our ...)
This is very nice house in small village. You can live with confort and manage your working time, if you need this. Most of work connected with gardening and cleaning house. This is not hard work. Host is interesting personality. The house is very clean.
You most cooking by self or can shared this with another volunteer. Internet access with WiFi… read more
You most cooking by self or can shared this with another volunteer. Internet access with WiFi… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host
(Help us re-establish our ...)
I am very happy with my first volunteering expereance in this farm. Annelie and Edwin is very kinde and that was great time for me. I was learning new things and was enough time to discover places nearby.
(Excellent
)
6 Mar 2019
Left by host (Help us re-establish our ...) for Workawayer (Nele)
Nele was a great volunteer and a super easy guest. She was not fussy about what work she had to do and was as happy in the kitchen as what she was working in the garden. She is a great cook and helped prepare meals, kept the kitchen clean and helped me make and bottle marmalade and mandora cordial. She helped with keeping the clubhouse clean and… read more
(Excellent
)
