Tiana

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I am currently

Description

Hey!

Originally from the UK, but I've been living in Canada for the past few years and have spent most of my time exploring beautiful BC. After going tree-planting for the summer I'm now looking for somewhere to spend a few weeks before flying back to the UK, and preparing to move to Japan for the winter.
The dates I am looking for is from 25th September until 6th October, ideally for a short-term of a week.

I love being outdoors, surrounded by nature, and meeting new people. Animals and housesits are something I really enjoy, and have the most experience in. I come with multiple references and lots of experience with different types of pets, especially dogs. I also grew up with reptiles and spent a lot of time in Serbia helping my family look after farm animals like chickens, ducks, goats, cats and dogs. So animals of all kinds have always been a big part of my life. Most recently, my partner and I have been fostering a 1 year old Shepard/husky mix. We've had him since January and will be heartbroken to leave him, so I would absolutely love to have animals to care for and cuddle after we hand him off to his new adoptive family.

After tree-planting for 3 seasons, I'm definitely not afraid of hard work or getting my hands dirty. I'm happy to take on any type of exchange, whether it’s animal care, gardening, cooking, building projects, outdoor work, or just lending a hand wherever it’s needed.

I am bilingual in English and Serbo-Croatian, and I’m also a keen cook who loves experimenting in the kitchen and learning new recipes. I also have of experience in restaurant management and event planning. I'd happily do work exchanges where any of my skills can be put to use, but I am also always open to trying new things and learning new skills! Whether it’s animal care, outdoor sports, music, cooking, or something completely new to me.

I’d love to chat with you more and see if I’d be a good fit for your project or home! :)

Interests

Events & social

Van life

DIY & crafts

Mountain

Beach

Adventure sports

Camping

Self development

Cooking & food

Art & design

Books

Languages

Outdoor activities

Nature

LGBTQ

Animals

Plant care

Music

Writing

Winter sports

Water sports

Yoga / Wellness

Vegetarian or vegan

Pets

Hiking

Astronomy

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Serbo-Croatian: Fluent

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Art Projects

Teaching

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Languages

Babysitting and creative play

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

I am skilled in a multitude of areas, both within the personal and professional sectors. To begin, I'd like to highlight the fact that every job I have worked thus far I have had to communicate face-to-face with lots of different people everyday. I've had the pleasure of working alongside those from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. I am confident and outgoing, and find it comes naturally when making new friends from all walks of life.
When it comes to typical daily duties, I can clean to a very good standard and I cook with skill and ease. I cook different foods everyday and enjoy experimenting with new styles of cooking, and with different flavours and ingredients from all over the world. I have a certificate in vegetarian fine dining from Le Cordon Bleu.
I have been sewing (cross-stitching) since I was young and am quick and efficient when doing so.
I have owned pets all of my life, including dogs, cats, snakes, lizards and birds, and have a good knowledge regarding the care of each. I am passionate when it comes to working with animals and learning new things about them. I look forward to being able to experience the wildlife that resides in Canada in a closer proximity.
Although I may lack experience when it comes to hands-on work such as building, I am a hard-working individual and am very eager to learn all that you are willing to teach me!
Additionally, I am cocktail trained and am able to look after a bar with confidence. I have spent many years waitressing and bar-tending, and am able to do so comfortably. Most recently I work as the assistant general manager of a restaurant.
Before travelling to Canada, I worked in the Finance sector, specialising in Pensions and undertook some exams to further my knowledge and experience. This is something I aim to work a full-time career in once I have travelled more extensively
I am also fluent in both English and Serbo-Croat, and would be willing to assist in teaching either of these to those who are willing to learn.

Age

29

What else ...

Interests include: cooking, reading, animals, painting, bad puns

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
  No