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Violet and Tom are embarking on a trip of a lifetime. We have left the UK for however long we can last.
We are currently travelling around New Zealand in our little van. We have just finished working at the Ohau Lodge, improving our snowboarding skills. We are ready for our next new adventure.
We are interested in meeting amazing people, trying out new experiences and following opportunity.
We are kind, hard-working and love to laugh. If circumstance allows and you let us into your life, we promise you won't regret it!
Interests
Yoga / WellnessMusicMountainHikingFitnessFarmingDrawing & paintingCyclingCooking & foodCharity workCampingBeachArt & designAdventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Violet and Tom are both CELTA qualified English teachers with previous experience of teaching.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Languages
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
Tom -
- CELTA certified English teacher
- Over 7 years experience in health care sector
- Last job = a teacher supporting the homeless at a non profit organisation
- Experience in digital marketing inc. creating and editing short films
- 5 years work experience in kitchen work including chef
- Experience in many different sectors including construction and agriculture
- Loves animals
Violet -
- CELTA certified English teacher
- 4 years experience as a teacher specialising in SEN
- Last job = teacher at forrest school
- Practicing artist specialising in illustration
- Experience in kitchen work and construction
- Amazing cook, especially vegetarian cooking
- Keen yogi with experience of leading sessions
Age
30 & 27
What else ...
Violet and Tom love to be active. We love so many sports inc, skiing / snowboarding, surfing, football, tennis, basketball, kaiaking, swimming, yoga and many more.
We love games; card games, table top games and creative games. Favourite board games include Agricula and Settlers of Catan. Favourite card game is Cambio. If you don't know the rules we are attentive and patient teachers :)
We enjoy working both outside and inside. We feel confident to help wherever we are needed. Meeting and helping families and communities is where our passion lies.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
He made sure the work was varied and had a relaxed approaches to assigning tasks.
He was kind enough to provide 3 meals a day. The eggs from his chickens are the tastiest you’ll ever eat.
His dog dream is affectionate and fun.
His lodger Nick is also super lovely.… read more
It was real pleasure to host them.
If you are getting their inquiry Its absolutely worthy to accept! They dont need a boss, they know perfectly fine when and how things should be done, and I as a host always felt super safe knowing that they were on… read more
Reasons to come:
- Vaska has built a beautiful atmosphere
- He allows you to choose work that interests you
- Everyone shares cooking responsibilities (3 delicious meals a day)
- Experience the beautiful laid back Georgian… read more
We worked hard - 5 hours a day. We heard that sometimes they ask you to do more, but I’m sure if you said no they wouldn’t make you. They offered 3 meals a day. We were working over Semina… read more
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He made sure the work was varied and had a relaxed approaches to assigning tasks.
He was kind enough to provide 3 meals a day. The eggs from his chickens are the tastiest you’ll ever eat.
His dog dream is affectionate and fun.
His lodger Nick is also super lovely.… read more
It was real pleasure to host them.
If you are getting their inquiry Its absolutely worthy to accept! They dont need a boss, they know perfectly fine when and how things should be done, and I as a host always felt super safe knowing that they were on… read more
Reasons to come:
- Vaska has built a beautiful atmosphere
- He allows you to choose work that interests you
- Everyone shares cooking responsibilities (3 delicious meals a day)
- Experience the beautiful laid back Georgian… read more
We worked hard - 5 hours a day. We heard that sometimes they ask you to do more, but I’m sure if you said no they wouldn’t make you. They offered 3 meals a day. We were working over Semina… read more
Reasons why this workaway is amazing:
- Jorge and Verena are the loveliest people you will ever meet - kind, funny, patient and supportive
- the location is spectacularly beautiful - their house is from a fairytale and they basically have their own beach
- the… read more
