Sophie & Adam

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

We love gardening, hiking, nature, terrible jokes, music jams, making things, learning to surf and juggling.

Description

Travel update: heading to Westport area from Nelson and then to Christchurch by mid March

We’re a British/Czech couple taking a year out from life in busy Europe to work in and explore New Zealand. We’ve been here since spring 2024 (though this is Sophie’s second visit!) and have really fallen in love with the kiwi culture and landscapes. We’re ideally looking to stay somewhere for at least couple of weeks if things work out, but open to shorter stays too :) We’re looking to bring our skills to help out on farming, environmental and building/maintenance projects. We are lovers of nature, animals, meeting new people and always open to new adventures!

Interests

Performing arts

Winter sports

Writing

Music

Plant care

Sustainability

Self development

Outdoor activities

DIY & crafts

Gardening

Dancing

Drawing & painting

Hiking

Cooking & food

Charity work

Animals

Farming

Nature

Languages

Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Sophie knows a bit of German and French and would find it fun to learn more. She has been told she's a good teacher and takes credit for Adam's excellent English!

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

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

DIY and building projects

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

More details about your skills

Sophie works in landscape design and gardening and has a keen interest in permaculture (sustainable design). Before travelling she had an awesome job in London planting trees with school kids and volunteers. She now teaches garden design and horticulture online but is still always learning more herself. She loves practical work and is keen to learn more DIY skills too.

Adam has worked in construction his whole career, starting with scaffolding before getting into construction management. He has plenty of knowledge and practical skills to help with building work and property maintenance. He loves working outside, being in touch with animals and also helping Sophie with gardening. He can drive and use a wide range of vehicles and tools (even a crane!)

We both have a strong work ethic, enjoy being helpful and are conscientious with everything we do. We think we’re pretty good cooks, and love a good conversation round the dinner table too :)

Age

33 & 33

What else ...

We love all creative and outdoor pursuits. Sophie plays guitar and piano, sings and writes comedy songs, paints and draws. Adam’s secret skills are juggling and creative writing. We recently got the hang of canoeing and had a great time surviving the rapids on the Whanganui river! We’re hoping to climb lots more mountains in New Zealand too.

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