Sanne

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🌿🐴Hi there! I’m Sanne, 19 years old, born and raised in the Netherlands. I’m looking for a meaningful adventure abroad — a place where I can learn, help out, and experience a different way of living. I will need accommodation, and I’m hoping to find a host who welcomes volunteers into their home or ranch.
Canada has been my dream destination for as long as I can remember. The nature, the space, the wildlife… it just looks magical to me, and I would love the chance to experience it for real.
A little about me:
I’m a calm, caring and gentle person, currently studying to become a nurse. I love helping others, learning new things and taking on new challenges. Since last summer I’ve been riding horses, and I absolutely fell in love with it. Being around horses gives me so much peace — it’s something that truly makes me happy.
That’s why I’m hoping to find a place where I can work with horses for around half a year. I’m eager to learn more about horse care, stable routines, and daily ranch life. I also really enjoy being around other animals, even though I don’t have experience with them yet — but I’m always open, curious and motivated to learn.
I’m easygoing, respectful, hardworking and positive. I enjoy quiet environments, nature, and meaningful connections with people and animals. If you’re looking for someone who is reliable, gentle, and genuinely excited to help out, I would love to hear from you.

Interests

DIY & crafts

Team sports

Cycling

Nature

Farming

Van life

Plant care

Gardening

Languages

Self development

Pets

Charity work

Music

Art & design

Photography

Cooking & food

Drawing & painting

Animals

Adventure sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Beach

Languages spoken

Dutch: Fluent
English: Intermediate
German: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Light gardening

House & pet sitting

Creative DIY projects

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

A bit about my horse experience:
I’m still quite new to working with horses. I started riding at a riding school last summer, and by the time I hope to come to Canada, I will have been riding for about a year. I ride English, but I would absolutely love to learn Western — it looks amazing and I’m very excited to try it. I know the basics of horse care, and I’m eager to learn more every day.

Age

20

What else ...

I’m a very creative person — I love drawing and anything artistic. I also enjoy spending time with children and I’m comfortable working with them. In the future, I would love to learn more about photography as well.
It might also be helpful for some hosts to know that I have work experience with children with disabilities, thanks to my nursing studies. I mention this because I know some ranches or families offer therapeutic riding lessons or activities for children with special needs. I’m patient, gentle and caring, and I feel confident supporting children in a calm and positive way.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  am lactose intolerant, so I eat lactose‑free. This is usually easy for me to manage.

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  Special dietary requirements
  am lactose intolerant, so I eat lactose‑free. This is usually easy for me to manage.