Badges (2)
Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Description
I'm taking a break from my corporate job to do some traveling. I love cooking and baking, travel, and being outdoors. I'm looking forward to spending more time reading, being active, and reflecting.
Interests
HikingSustainabilityWinter sportsWater sportsVegetarian or veganMountainNatureDIY & craftsBooksCooking & foodArchitecture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
I have basic experience working in the family garden and taking care of pets. I also have some basic knowledge of DIY projects and painting. I also have childcare experience (teaching swim lessons, summer camp) and love kids. More importantly, I am enthusiastic and eager to learn more about farming, gardening, and building. I want to experience new things, to learn more about different cultures, and give back.
Age
25
What else ...
I'm a big fan of crosswords and jigsaw puzzles, love reading, and am a frequent baker of breads and desserts. I like hiking, swimming, and skiing.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Feedback
4 Dec 2023
Left by host (Gardening in Waikawa, Picton ...) for Workawayer (Ivy)
Ivy was a great communicator, we worked out situations beforehand and Ivy was great at delaying her visit by one day as we had a family thing the weekend she was due to arrive.
We did a variety of garden jobs each day usually starting in the vege garden as Ivy is a vegetarian and it was good for us to know how much work goes into creating a vege… read more
We did a variety of garden jobs each day usually starting in the vege garden as Ivy is a vegetarian and it was good for us to know how much work goes into creating a vege… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivy) for host
(Gardening in Waikawa, Picton ...)
I spent a week with Mandy and Rob and had the best time! I really enjoyed gardening with Mandy and learning more about native plants. The work was interesting and varied but not too difficult. I also really enjoyed talking to Mandy and Rob and appreciated that they included me in their activities - Mandy brought me on a walk and I also joined them… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2023
Left by host (Learn about permaculture and ...) for Workawayer (Ivy)
We met Ivy at our local market and learned we both used the site! She stayed with us soon after and was a delight to host. Got on well with our family and animals whilst mucking in around the farm. All the best on the rest of your travels Ivy, thanks so much for the chats and hard work!
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivy) for host
(Learn about permaculture and ...)
I stayed with Lynore and Greg for a little under a week in November 2023 and had a great time! The property is just gorgeous and I did mostly gardening. Lynore is so knowledgeable and passionate about gardening - I learned a lot from her. I loved getting to know the family (including all the animals!) and eating delicious vegan food. I stayed in a… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivy) for host
(Come and stay with our family ...)
I stayed with Ben and Ronel's family for a week in November 2023. This was my first Workaway experience and they were so welcoming and made sure I felt at home. I loved getting to know Ben, Ronel, and the kids over yummy meals and jumping on the trampoline! For work I did mostly gardening and it wasn't too difficult and they helped to guide me if… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2023
Left by host (Come and stay with our family ...) for Workawayer (Ivy)
Ivy stayed with us in Te Horo for a week in November ‘23. She was an excellent workawayer, super easy to get along with, friendly, great comms, played great with the kids, and we just really enjoyed having her around the house. She worked mainly outside - weeding, mulching, and other general tasks. We’d have absolutely no hesitation in… read more
(Excellent
)
Friends
Feedback
4 Dec 2023
Left by host (Gardening in Waikawa, Picton ...) for Workawayer (Ivy)
Ivy was a great communicator, we worked out situations beforehand and Ivy was great at delaying her visit by one day as we had a family thing the weekend she was due to arrive.
We did a variety of garden jobs each day usually starting in the vege garden as Ivy is a vegetarian and it was good for us to know how much work goes into creating a vege… read more
We did a variety of garden jobs each day usually starting in the vege garden as Ivy is a vegetarian and it was good for us to know how much work goes into creating a vege… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivy) for host
(Gardening in Waikawa, Picton ...)
I spent a week with Mandy and Rob and had the best time! I really enjoyed gardening with Mandy and learning more about native plants. The work was interesting and varied but not too difficult. I also really enjoyed talking to Mandy and Rob and appreciated that they included me in their activities - Mandy brought me on a walk and I also joined them… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2023
Left by host (Learn about permaculture and ...) for Workawayer (Ivy)
We met Ivy at our local market and learned we both used the site! She stayed with us soon after and was a delight to host. Got on well with our family and animals whilst mucking in around the farm. All the best on the rest of your travels Ivy, thanks so much for the chats and hard work!
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivy) for host
(Learn about permaculture and ...)
I stayed with Lynore and Greg for a little under a week in November 2023 and had a great time! The property is just gorgeous and I did mostly gardening. Lynore is so knowledgeable and passionate about gardening - I learned a lot from her. I loved getting to know the family (including all the animals!) and eating delicious vegan food. I stayed in a… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivy) for host
(Come and stay with our family ...)
I stayed with Ben and Ronel's family for a week in November 2023. This was my first Workaway experience and they were so welcoming and made sure I felt at home. I loved getting to know Ben, Ronel, and the kids over yummy meals and jumping on the trampoline! For work I did mostly gardening and it wasn't too difficult and they helped to guide me if… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2023
Left by host (Come and stay with our family ...) for Workawayer (Ivy)
Ivy stayed with us in Te Horo for a week in November ‘23. She was an excellent workawayer, super easy to get along with, friendly, great comms, played great with the kids, and we just really enjoyed having her around the house. She worked mainly outside - weeding, mulching, and other general tasks. We’d have absolutely no hesitation in… read more
(Excellent
)
