Sophie

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I love gardening, hiking, nature, terrible jokes, music jams, making things, learning to surf. Keen to meet locals as well as other travellers :)

Description

I am taking a few months off from my life in London as a landscape designer and tree planting volunteer coordinator to travel around New Zealand. I'm looking to help on farming, environmental and community projects as I explore the country. I am a lover of nature, animals and people!

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I have been told I am a natural teacher so I imagine I could help teach English!? I know a little bit of German and French and would find it fun to learn more.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

More details about your skills

I am a trained professional landscape/garden designer with a keen interest in permaculture (sustainable design). I am obsessed with plants and gardening. I have been working for a tree planting charity (non profit) in London for the last five years designing teaching gardens for schools and tree planting projects for urban areas. I use design software and spreadsheets but my favourite part of my job is working outdoors with children and volunteers; teaching them everything I know about trees and how to plant them.

Since June I have been planning and running weekly forest school sessions for a group of 6-8 year olds where we practice crafts and building skills. I also learned how to use a power drill this year to build raised beds.

At home I enjoy cooking for friends and am keen to learn more DIY skills. I have a strong work ethic, enjoy being helpful and am conscientious with everything I do. I love to learn new things all the time.

Age

33

What else ...

I love all creative and outdoor pursuits. I play guitar and piano, sing and write silly songs. I love sharing music and singing with other people, dancing and making things.
I would like to get back into running and enjoy super long hikes (last year I walked 80 miles around London with a friend in only three days). I am a beginner at surfing and am really keen to get better at it. I'd also like to do more multiday hikes and build my wild camping skills.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no allergies

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  Special dietary requirements