From: France
Individual account
Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
14/02/2020 - 31/08/2020
Travelling
My friends say that I am someone patient. I think this is especially right when I do something I enjoy, for instance when I take care of a small child, find ways to explain a difficult notion, or make curtains for a friend. Generally speaking, I am interested in learning things : foreign languages among others, and don't mind sounding funny.
Helping others to learn is a pleasure too - one has to figure out what can be difficult for them, which is not always obvious.
I also have a great time working with other people to design and make all kinds of objects or clothes : I have recently taken part in an unusual project, making a World War I Canadian uniform for a giant ( see photos). In the North of France, where I live, each village has its giant, the idea was a homage to the young Canadians who died in the Vimy battle nearby.
I think I could be a help to hosts who are too busy to make clothes for their own giant... or perhaps just to do everything they would like for their family and home.
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Language practice
Teaching
I speak French, and fluent English (teacher of English for 17 years).
I am used to taking care of a family and a large house (3 children, now grown-up).
So, I have some experience in organizing tasks like shopping, meals, tidying and cleaning so that they do not get overwhelming.
I am quite good at sewing, not bad at painting walls or furniture, hanging wallpaper or upholstering armchairs.
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
Sami: Beginner
Swedish: Beginner
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French
I like reading, reading stories to children, helping people understand or learn things I have some knowledge of.
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
no
Special dietary requirements
no
