Romani jo

From: United Kingdom

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
Travel dates
01/01/2020 - 01/05/2021
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hi - I am a self-motivated, energetic enthusiastic, reliable hardworking and organised professional with experience in varying fields which I am seeking to be able to offer those who may be in need of help or support in developing and sustaining projects. I enjoy a challenge and give full commitment to any task I am involved in.
I have travelled extensively - completing all continents either by way of volunteering / paid work / research or personal challenges. I really enjoyed a recent stay on a farm in South Africa & am now looking to spend time volunteering to help individuals with their own projects rather than larger corporate or charity type businesses I have been involved in the past with.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Teaching
More details about your skills
I ran two care homes for 25 years - converted a farmhouse in France to a yoga/holiday retreat & have travelled the world working & volunteering on projects such as Orangutang rehabilitation - Rhino release in SA - research in Antarctic & Arctic plus Marine research amongst others.
Other qualifications/awards of which have led to specific projects globally

- Qualified Homeopath - study with Southern College in the UK
- Yoga Instructor
- Thai Massage Practitioner
- Ayurvedic Massage Therapist
- Meditation & Metaphysics like skills
- Reike level 1 & 2
- Qi Gong teacher
- Conscious eating & nutrition level 1 & 2
- Teaching English as a foreign language qualification (TEFL)
- Gym Fitness instructor qualification
- Basic counselling level 1 & 2
- Swim instructor
- Full First aider
- Dementia management
- Food hygiene/safety
- Health and safety
- Abuse management

I am always keen to learn or try new skills & will lend a hand wherever it is required. I love being active - keeping busy & feeling I can help make a difference to those I assist.
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Age
55
What else ...
Health and fitness are my passion and the love of the outdoors I prefer to travel on foot or cycling. Having travelled extensively throughout the world whenever the opportunity existed, I have realized my passion for people & retaining the eco balance of the world.

I have challenged myself including trekking, marathons, speed hikes/treks and the most rewarding and highlight of my experiences was climbing Kilimanjaro and leading the group to the summit,
I have worked in a variety of animal settings - loving my house sitting work both in UK & abroad. I love to be amongst people but equally love solitude & am quite happy within my own company in nature.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian but will eat fish

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22/02/2021

Left by host (Help with rescue dogs, ...) for Workawayer (romani jo)

Romani is a brilliant helper she is prepared to help with any and everything. Doesn't need to be shown most things but is able to see where she can help and just applies herself.
She is diligent, hard working, easy to get on with and good company. If I were to say what she did whilst here it would have to be anything and everything, nothing phased… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (romani jo) for host for (Come and join us in the ...)

I stayed here for 6 months at this idyliic location, set away from the town so transport ideal.
I can only describe my stay as a yin/yang experience.
I love working outside & in nature so this was the good aspect of my stay. There was an abundance of jobs / work that was required over the land/ garden etc.
In good weather the work & location is… read more

(Good )

03/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (romani jo) for host for (Welcoming cool, enthusiastic, ...)

A short but enjoyable 10 day experience staying with Jon on his delightful farm. A wide range of activities - from jobs in the vegetable garden - general gardening - animal care - cleaning & making cream teas - which were simply the best scones I have tried here in Cornwall.
I came at a time when there had been an influx of volunteers & Jon being… read more

(Excellent )

15/03/2020

Left by host (Come and help at a farm with ...) for Workawayer (romani jo)

As a host one do not only open up your project to complete strangers but also your home and your personal life. This takes courage. This cultural exchange and opening up of worlds are my way to contribute to a better world. I try to be as honest and forthcoming as i can be while protecting my personal life from being blasted across the internet… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (romani jo) for host for (Come and help at a farm with ...)

I stayed at this remote farm on the outskirts of Swellendam after E mail communication & reading past comments.
Personally I feel that things appear to have changed since the last reviews early 2019.
The farm is now run solely by Beneke so unless you are working on a project that requires two or more - most jobs you will work alone.
The views are… read more

(Good )

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