Tijn

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Nature, Meditation, Yoga, Calisthenics, Hiking, Trail running, Surfing, Skiing, Ice-bathing, Climbing & Philosophy

Description

I'm 27, originally from the Netherlands and moved to Oslo a year ago. I've lived on Svalbard to research Arctic Climate Change, and lived on a small yet beautiful island called Aspö on the south coast of Sweden while studying a MSc in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability. I also spent half a year in Mexico, working on an eco-campsite and visiting regenerative projects 🏕️

Currently, I'm on a beautiful adventure throughout Norway, exploring what it means to live and work in regenerative and life-affirming ways. I'm now staying on an island farm in Vestland, taking care of sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and the forest. I'm a hard worker, quick learner, and I have experience with forestry work, digging ditches, painting and gardening.

I'm adventurous, positive, calm, curious, compassionate and a good listener. I love exploring nature, wild adventures, ice-bathing, trail running, skiing, climbing, philosophy, yoga and being in intentional communities. Currently, I find a lot of peace in Zen Buddhist practices and I'm exploring other spiritual and embodied practices 🧘

I work on various 'regenerative projects' that put life at the centre of every action. I write a blog called 'The Mycelium' (https://tijntjoelker.substack.com/) to illuminate and weave together the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible. I also work remotely 2 days a week for the Bioregional Weaving Labs Collective, an organization helping communities of changemakers protect, restore and regenerate their bioregions in holistic ways 🌱🌊

So far I've loved all my WWOOF / Workaway experiences in Norway, it feels great to integrate working with my head, heart and hands 💚

Interests

Outdoor activities

Pets

Events & social

Drawing & painting

Carpentry

DIY & crafts

Nature

Self development

Technology

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Farming

Culture

Cycling

Cooking & food

Camping

Books

Blogging

Art & design

Animals

Mountain

Sustainability

Team sports

Van life

Vegetarian or vegan

Winter sports

Writing

Yoga / Wellness

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Norwegian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

Find a language buddy

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Art Projects

Being an elderly companion

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

---

Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

---

Able to teach about:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I have plenty of volunteering experience on community-supported farms, eco campsites, animal refuges, taking care of maintenance, weeding and planting trees (I do need some instructions though).

I can cook, clean and am I quick learner. I have limited carpentry experience, but really keen on learning :)

I have great digital skills, including creating websites, writing, blogging, social media and the use of many digital tools. Furthermore I love building communities, and love organizing events to bring people together at a beautiful place.

Age

27

Some more information

• 

  Smoker

• 

  Driver's licence

• 

  Allergies

• 

  Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian