Nienke

Netherlands
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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Living, working and learning with the seasons
My next destination:
Romania
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Description
Hello! My name is Nienke, I'm 25 summers young.

Last june I finally finished my studies (Applied Psychology)(woohoo). After I graduated I got on the bus to Italy, the start of a wonderful journey!

In Italy I visited dear friends of mine, who have a vineyard there. I helped them on the land and we had a wonderful time together. After Italy my journey continued to Romania! And thats where I currently am. Here I also visited dear friends of mine (I actually met them last year via workaway). They have a wonderful permaculture project going on. In the last two years I have had two other workaway experiences, in Germany and Slovenia, both beautiful experiences! I am open to see new places and meet new people. Connect, help and learn from each other. I love to have the earth below me, the stars above me and feel the wind through my hair. And I am absolutely not afraid of getting my hands dirty..! I love working and being outside.

Nature and living with nature have always been important to me. And now that I am graduated I have the space and time to see, learn, connect, love, work and explore even more about living with nature. I am looking forward to new workaway experiences. Espacially workaway that exists out of love for life and nature.

My experience with working outside includes mostly gardening, working on a vineyard, working with wood and taking care of animals. I have had my own vegetable garden for a few years and did voluntary work at a community garden. So I do have knowledge about gardening. When I was 12 years old I started doing voluntary work at a pedding zoo, animal shelter and horse riding school. I did a minor in Nature-education, because I'm really interested in the natural world and sharing those wonders with other people. I'm also good with children. And I like exploring nature, painting, reading stories with them (etc.). Patience, connection, curiosity, admiration.. those are things I find important in daily life.

Hobbies of mine are being outside, working with my hands, gardening, listening and dancing to music, writing, laughing, reading, connecting, learning from each other, photography, eating and being together (although I also love my alone time). And learning new things; especially about farming and living with nature.

Thankyou for reading! Liefs,
Nienke
Interests
Languages
Music
Art & design
Writing
Videography
Sustainability
Sailing / Boating
Plant care
Photography
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Dancing
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Camping
Books
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
Dutch: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Romanian: Beginner
More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Teaching
More details about your skills
As a teenager I have worked as a volunteer at a petting zoo and i did horse riding. A few years ago, when I lived in a city I had a garden at the community garden where i also did volunteering work. I did a internship by the Haagse Zwam (they pick up coffee grounds and grow oyster mushrooms on it). And l did an internship at a coachings company for girls and young women.

I love photography, working with my hands and doing creative stuff.. like painting, drawing, dancing..
Age
25
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements

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18 Dec 2024

Left by host (Help us with building, ...) for Workawayer (Nienke)

Having Nienke here was great for all of us. We felt really comfortable around her. She's chill, easy going, great with kids, has no problems with working and being alone, adapts to her surroundings. Wish we could have offered you a bit more luxury but if you ever want to return in summer I'm sure the whole experience of this place will be totally… read more

(Excellent )

18 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer (Nienke) for host (Help us with building, ...)

I had a good and interesting stay! It was beautiful to see their way of living, learn about how they got there, their vision, have a nice chat and laugh.. The outside life in another season of summer/spring was not always super duper comfortable. But that is just something you have to get used to. Read their profile good, check if it matches and… read more

(Excellent )

17 May 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Nienke)

Nienke is not only kind, spontaneous and has a positive attitude. She has the greatest respect for cultures and nature. But also takes beautiful pictures, she is also independent within the helping hand and eager to learn, which fits perfectly within an intercultural exchange and is therefore recommended to other hosts. She is also real kind for… read more

(Excellent )

17 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nienke) for host (Help with the intercultural ...)

I had a great experience staying at the farm and I will definitely visit again sometime! Jack is very welcoming and makes sure you feel at home. He shares a lot of nice stories and knowledge about the way he is living. I have eaten wonderful meals, listened to nice music, learned new things and overall just had a really good time!

(Excellent )

13 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nienke) for host (Create a mindful food forest ...)

I have had a wonderful time!! Elen knows a lot and loves sharing her knowledge, and sharing (travel)stories together. Ellen knows good an clear what work needs to be done, but we also checked what work suits me and what I wanted to learn. There was room to learn, to ask questions, to have good conversations and to laugh!
Would love to come back… read more

(Excellent )

28 Apr 2023

Left by host (Create a mindful food forest ...) for Workawayer (Nienke)

Nienke is such a nice person to have around in your house! She is committed, social and good in communication! I loved her openness and she easily fits in groups! Together with two other workawayers (one Belgian that came back twice) and one from Spain, they managed to paint our outdoor kitchen in a very creative way! She loves animals, loves to… read more

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