Sophie

Travel information

I am currently

Description

I am in my 20s, and currently studying for my Master's degree, which is in an environmental sector. I love being outside, cooking, baking, crafting (knitting and crochet) and learning new languages - which is what I aim to do with Workaway. Hoping to gain new experiences and learn from others, whatever that might be! I particularly enjoy being close to water, as I love sailing (and teaching it too). One of my current aims is to gain some insight in farming, and have a better understanding of food production and seasonality.

I speak English and French fluently, and currently learning Spanish and a little German. A very basic understanding of Portuguese and Dutch.

Interests

Languages

Nature

Cycling

Vegetarian or vegan

Sailing / Boating

Sustainability

Water sports

Team sports

Plant care

Cooking & food

Beach

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Dutch: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Languages

Gardening

Charity Work

General Maintenance

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Teaching

Hospitality/Tourism

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

I have worked in a Environmental Field Centre for a year, which involved teaching and leading activities for children and adults on ecology, biology and geography. This has developed my teaching skills, as I am able to adapt to different age groups and teach in both an outdoor and classroom setting. I loved getting people outside, and encouraging them to learn something new.

I have helped at my local sailing club and my university sailing club, to teach people how to sail. This has always been a rewarding and enjoyable experience, as I get to spend time outside and help people learn a new skill. I did a workaway last summer in Spain, teaching children how to sail - an experience I thoroughly enjoyed and learnt a lot from.

I love cooking and baking, so I am always happy to host dinner and love the process of cooking for others. I once had my own allotment for a year and I got to try a bit of gardening for the first time. This is something I hope to learn more about this year, as I feel many of us (myself included) have lost the connection to food production. Hoping to get some green fingers this summer!

Age

22

What else ...

I got my PADI open water scuba diving in 2023, and loved the experience. I am hoping to find an experience which is new to me!

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements