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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
farm, meditation, Qigong, hiking
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Description
Hi, I’m Yvonne from Changchun, China. It’s so nice to be back on Workaway after the pandemic.
Life has changed a lot since Covid — but in a positive way. Last year, I made a big decision to leave my job and start traveling. Along the journey, I discovered what truly makes me happy: sharing. Whether it’s staying on farms, connecting with nature, or living a slower and more mindful life, sharing experiences with people and my surroundings always makes my day.
I still clearly remember my very first farm stay when I was 19 in Australia. My English was quite limited at that time, and everything felt challenging — but it became one of my most precious memories. That experience planted the seed for my love of cultural exchange and simple living.
About me：I’m easy-going, open-minded, and respectful. I adapt easily to new environments and enjoy both meaningful conversations and quiet time. I’m quite independent, but I also enjoy being part of a team and sharing daily life with others.
What I can offer：I have previous volunteer experience on family farms and in hostels in Australia, Thailand, and China. Wherever I go, I always do my best to contribute and support the team.I enjoy cooking and would love to share Chinese homemade dishes, as well as some simple Japanese food. I also like photography and can help capture moments of daily life, your place, or ongoing projects if needed.In my free time, I enjoy practicing Qigong and meditation, which helps me stay calm, present, and balanced.
I’m not afraid of repetitive or physically demanding work, and I always try to do things carefully and responsibly.
I’d love to share, contribute, learn, and explore. -
Interests
Self development
Movies & TV
Charity work
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Camping
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Hiking
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Languages
Languages spoken
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
English: Intermediate
Japanese: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Chinese is my mother touge. English is my second language. I am able to talk most of daily topics but still working on it. I used to live in Japan for 2 years and worked for a Japanese company for 3.5 years. So Speaking and learning Japanese is more like my hobby now. About Spanish, as I have a dream to travel in south American countries. Language is the key point. So I'm learning Spanish slowly. Hope to get language partners with English, Spanish or Japanese. Meanwhile, I would like to share all the language skills I have with anyone. -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Light gardening
Art Projects
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Light maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Teaching
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
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More details about your skills
I studied in Jilin university about Biomedicine for 4 years in China.Biological plus medicine were not so much fun as I wished,so after graduated I became one translator-Chinese and English worked in Greece-Athens around 7 months then back to Beijing as one manager assistant-just normal and normal work.I can be a translator if you want.
Photography and mountain climbing are my favorite two things. Carrying one camera and walking on the street to memory that moment is really excited me.
I can take photos to advertising your shops,hostel or company to grab people attention.
I can also make some hand craft, especially earrings, use some nature things to create. -
Age
32
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What else ...
I'm learning Japanese to study and work in Japan and trying my best to know this language much more.
I used to stay in Australia one month when I nineteen years old. It's been 6 years since I first time had been abroad as a volunteer.
Time flies, hope I can have more memories via workaway and figure out my own life. -
Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
The founders of the farm, Burak and Murat, were super nice and explained everything to us as much as they could. I've learned a lot from them. I'm quite fascinated by how they establish the farm from scratch and make it a commercial success. Also, other than the farm, there's a … read more
The main work is building a beautiful zome construction: the main task is to build a bee-hive-shaped waterproof exterior layer. I was so lucky with other skilled volunteers together, … read more
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The founders of the farm, Burak and Murat, were super nice and explained everything to us as much as they could. I've learned a lot from them. I'm quite fascinated by how they establish the farm from scratch and make it a commercial success. Also, other than the farm, there's a … read more
The main work is building a beautiful zome construction: the main task is to build a bee-hive-shaped waterproof exterior layer. I was so lucky with other skilled volunteers together, … read more
