Sarah

Netherlands
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Hi there :)

I'm Sarah, 22 years old and from The Netherlands.
Last year I decided to stop with my studies, Music Theatre, after pushing myself a bit too hard and realizing it wasn't everything I wanted. (I still love music and theatre tho :))
So since I've stopped, I'm ready to go on new adventures, meet new people, discover new places, learn about cultures, cuisines, languages, sustainable living etc.
Nature makes me really happy, I also love working with animals and I'm eager to learn new things. I bring lots of laughs and a positive attitude!! Like to be surrounded by people but also really appreciate my alone time.
Painting, gardening, cooking, in all these things I already have some experience because of my previous Workaway.
Last but not least, I put some pictures so you've got a bit of an idea of who I am, butttt you'll obviously get a better one in real life ;)

Hai! Ik ben Sarah, 22 jaar oud en kom uit Nederland.

Ik heb een paar maanden geleden besloten om te stoppen met mijn opleiding Muziektheater aan ArtEZ in Arnhem. Ondanks dat ik heel veel hou van muziek én theater, werd het me allemaal een beetje te veel. Nu ik gestopt ben, heb ik heel veel zin om op avontuur te gaan en het wereldje en de drukte in Nederland even achter mij te laten :)
Ik ben dol op de natuur en kan hier helemaal tot rust komen, wandelen vind ik super fijn en hier en daar hardlopen en zwemmen halen wat zorgen uit m'n koppie. Ik ben veel bezig met duurzaamheid (heel leergierig in verschillende manieren van duurzaam leven:)), de wereld om ons heen en identiteit. Ik sta heel erg open om allerlei nieuwe dingen te leren, tuinieren/onderhoud van de tuin&huis/nieuwe taal/culturen.. noem maar op!! (En ik geloof graag dat is best handig kan zijn ;))
Ook heb ik wat extra foto's toegevoegd zodat je, voor zover dat kan, een nog wat beter beeld van mij krijgt, maaarrrr die krijg je natuurlijk helemaal in het echt ;)
Interests
Gardening
Self development
Sustainability
Mountain
Culture
Pets
Animals
Hiking
History
Music
Movies & TV
Vegetarian or vegan
Nature
LGBTQ
Books
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I'd love to learn other languages and practice the ones I already (sort of) speak. I'm also open to teach Dutch!
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Helping around the house
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
For 6 years I've worked in many restaurants and cafés, so I know my way around.
I often help my friends and family moving with painting and cleaning etc.
Also I'm a very fast learner for new things!

In the previous years I've done a lot of theatre and music stuff, where you learn a lot about yourself and others. A few skills I've developed here are abilities to reflect, analyze and adapt.
Age
22
What else ...
An inclusive environment is all I'm looking for :)
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian, so no meat and no fish and I also don't mind if anyone is vegan

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6 Mar 2024

Left by host (Help us on our family estate ...) for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah spent a whole month with us in the fall of 2023. We got to know her as a very sweet, calm, cheerful and balanced young woman. Sarah helped us in the garden, with major cleaning work, painting jobs, etc. She sees much of the work herself. Moreover, she cooked delicious meals for us and the other workawayers a number of times. All this meant… read more

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4 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host (Help us on our family estate ...)

My stay there was unforgettable. Carole and Paul made sure we had everything we needed, that our tummies were full with amazing(!!!!) food (they also really appreciate it if you cook sometime) and that the overall stay was okay. I want to thank them for everything, their openness and hospitality. If you're a music fan, not reeeeally necessary, you… read more

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4 Mar 2024

Left by host (Interesting organic garden ...) for Workawayer (Sarah)

We loved having Sarah to volunteer. She is one of those people who naturally manages to be practical and invested in tasks together with being an incredibly popular team member. Everything task she helped on on the farm she did with the dedication as if it were her own project. `She helped with innovative and intelligent and is truly a great… read more

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24 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host (Interesting organic garden ...)

I've just returned from this wonderful, magical and amazing Workaway and words cannot express enough my gratitude and how thankful I am to have been part of this really special place. I have only been here for one month, but wished I could stay longer!! (Which was not possible because of my other plans.... :))

What stood out to me on this… read more Workaway was that there already was a whole workflow going on. Think about a work schedule and different projects. You only had to join and go with the flow which was super easy because of how organized everything was. There was of course also a lot of room for your own plans/ideas and improvisation but you didn't have to reinvent the wheel yourself. This is made possible by the amazing hosts Malcolm and Rachel and also the other lovely Workawayers, some who already were there for 1/2 months. The place is built around the Workawayers and that was so nice to experience.

The house which we lived in was like an old dollhouse, really charming and lovely. The energy in the house was also really good!!! I lived together with 3 other Workawayers, who were amazing, and the dynamics between all of us and the house went truly natural.

The work is really rewarding. You'll work around 5 hours a day and almost always outside. If it's raining too hard, there's plenty of work to be done under a roof (in a shed/house etc.) I have planted trees, dug out some trenches and pathways, did a lot of weeding, pruned apple trees, swept/scrubbed the driveways, worked with compost and so much more!!!
After working you have the rest of the day for yourself to do whatever you want, think about discovering the neighborhood, walking, cycling, watching movies, reading, puzzling..., and you're also free in the weekends. Sometimes Malcolm and/or Rachel comes up with an idea to do something in the weekends if they have the time (because they're both very busy people but combine their private life and time with the Workawayers really well), I have been on two trips that I will never forget and again so grateful and thankful for that they arranged it for us. And sometimes we did things by ourselves, for example I went with another Workawayer to Galway and with everyone to a pub to see a rugby match. ;)

I cannot recommend this place enough and if you're interested, please do not hesitate to send them a message, because it could become one of your best and most cherished Workaway experiences.
Thank you again Malcolm and Rachel for everything! I would love to come back and visit some time in the future :)

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