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I am super, super energetic and very friendly. I enjoy making myself useful and help people wherever and however I can.
One day (a very fine day, if I may add) I decided to stop living a life that felt like a lie. I packed my bag, took my savings and started travelling alone.
I was not your typical young backpacker. I was 37 . But as I started doing what I really enjoyed, it felt as if 10 years dropped off. Well, at least virtually ;)
With age comes experience and my experience is my greatest assett. I worked in Hospitality for many years and I'm happy to share my knowledge .
For the past 5 years, on and off, I travelled whilst volunteering and covered several roles : I worked as hostel receptionist, as a cook (providing breakfast and dinner for up to 45 guests daily) , at hostel bars, organising tours, being in charge of farms, dog shelters, dog hotels, I painted, decorated,.....you name it.
Each experience brought a different knowledge. Learning new things is thrilling!
Although I am an older workawayer, worry not. I have energy, strength and stamina that comes out of my ears (not literally....yuk!) as I have always exercised and kept fit.
So, in other words, I'm confident I make a pretty good Workawayer and the feedback received so far is a reflection of the hard work I so far put in.
Intereses
Playa
Animales
Idiomas
Escritura
Libros
Cocina y alimentación
Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender
Ciertos conocimientos de:
Vida en una granja
Puedo enseñar:
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Cuidado de animales
Hostelería/turismo
Práctica de idiomas
Que habilidades tienes?
I worked in hotels, hostels restaurants and bars in many parts of the world. As receptionist, cook, barista, cleaner, manager.
I have worked for huge companies and small family run businesses.
Each time learning something new.
I also have a passion for animals and nature so looking after animals and anything green is something that makes me happy.
I volunteered at an ecuestrian centre, at farms and dog shelters, so getting dirty and doing physical work are not an issue. In fact I enjoy it.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Italiano: Fluido
Edad
46
Nacionalidad
Italian
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I am responsible, trustworthy and a very hard worker.
I take my responsibilities very seriously whilst being always positive, proactive ,generally happy and humorous.
I have exceptional organisational skills, I enjoy cleaning (I know, crazy but true), cooking and nurturing in general.
Although I have listed all my good points, I am very humble and have no problems whatsoever in taking directions from whoever is above me within a workplace and I accept feedback with gratitude.
Más información
- Fumador
- Permiso de conducir
- Alergia
  Nope
- Dieta especial
  No

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22/02/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica is a bomb. Super energetic, always keen on working/helping/creating/nurturing. She is very responsible and trustworthy and although she has clear leadership skills, she takes directions with a humble attitude.
She is lots of fun to be around, always laughing, but at the same time she takes her responsibilities very seriously as… read more

(Excelente )

29/01/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión (Help with an educational ...) para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica was great. She has lots of energy and worked as hard as anyone. She was also great to have around. We miss her. Don't be afraid of her age or you will miss out.

(Excelente )

15/12/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica has a wonderful spirit. She is always looking for things to do and is very proactive. She will bring a great energy and amazing tasteful recipes.

Thank you Federica for all the hard work and dedication that you put at the farm.

(Excelente )

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22/02/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Federica)

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29/01/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión (Help with an educational ...) para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica was great. She has lots of energy and worked as hard as anyone. She was also great to have around. We miss her. Don't be afraid of her age or you will miss out.

(Excelente )

15/12/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Federica)

(Excelente )

16/09/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica was an absolute delight. She has the valuable experience of a 40 y.o. with the energy and enthusiasm of a 29 y.o! She is great with guests as she has worked in Hospitality for a long time and everyone loved her.
She is also exceptional with animals and looked after my sick dog with so much tenderness.
She was reliable, always smiling and… read more

(Excelente )

15/09/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Federica) para el anfitrión para (Looking for volunteers in an ...)

This was my workaway experience number 9 .
From the profile written by the host, you will not get the idea of how wonderful she really is. I was dubious at first as from the description I thought this place might be strict and the host might be somehow demanding, but this was definitely not the case.
Jose is my absolute favourite host so far. She… read more

(Excelente )

15/09/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Federica) para el anfitrión para (Help our family on our small ...)

I arrived at the hostel supercharged, straight from a busy and hectic city where I lead a busy life. The first (and only) huge challenge I was faced with, was within my own self: how could I all of the sudden slow down? The stillness, the beauty of nature , the calm overwhelmed me. As days unfolded, however, I learned to pay attention to all the… read more

(Excelente )

13/09/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión (Help our family on our small ...) para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica was an excellent volunteer! She arrived with a fantastic attitude and she really left her mark at the Hostel. She painted our NEW sign for the main road, took care of our dogs, painted our new three new rooms, and also kept the hostel extremely clean and tidy. Federica was the acting manager of our hostel, as my family and I were back in… read more

(Excelente )

29/03/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión (Animal shelter welcomes help ...) para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica was a fantastic volunteer during her stay at our shelter. From day one, you could see the positive impact she made with the other volunteers alone, as whenever we would enter the house, we could see everyone laughing with her.

She was fully committed during her time here, asking every day if there was something that she could do to help… read more

(Excelente )

13/02/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Federica) para el anfitrión para (Animal shelter welcomes help ...)

My previous experience working at dog shelters had been difficult on so many levels, so I arrived here feeling nervous and anxious.
Within minutes, however, it became apparent that I worried for nothing.
This shelter is wonderfully managed, professionaly run and beautifully kept. Why? Excellent team work is the answer.
Both dogs and volunteers… read more

(Excelente )

28/02/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión (Explore the most authentic of ...) para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica had so much positive energy and this shone through in everything that she did. She carried out all the tasks assigned to her without fuss and always very thoroughly. I think her greatest asset was her relationship with the guests, developing genuine rapport and this created a contagious "happiness" whenever she was around. She often went… read more

(Excelente )

28/02/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Federica) para el anfitrión para (Explore the most authentic of ...)

I have Been volunteering for a few years and came across a large "variety" of hosts.
David is in a different league. Never have I met someone who s so genuinely grateful and appreciative for anything you do within your volunteer role.
During my month in Bari I felt valued, supported and completely at home.
David s wonderful attitude toward his… read more

(Excelente )

10/01/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Federica) para el anfitrión para (Helping with animals or kids ...)

Essendo questa la mia esperienza Workaway numero 6, ho avuto l opportunità di comparare con le precedenti. É un peccato che "eccellente" é il massimo voto che posso lasciare.
Qui sono stata trattata con incredibile rispetto, tutti i miei sforzi sono stati apprezzati, i miei disagi (di natura tecnica, nulla a livello personale!) sono stati capiti e… read more

(Excelente )

10/01/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión (Helping with animals or kids ...) para el workawayer (Federica)

Disponibile sorridente simpatica ,educata, puntuale... Difficile trovare di meglio !!!

(Excelente )

02/01/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Federica) para el anfitrión para (Help with our project in ...)

I volunteered at this awesome hostel for over a month. I loved it.
The job was easy, laid back, and never once I started my shift thinking "oh no, I have to work!".
I was always treated by the manager (Francesca, at the time) with respect and I felt my input was valued.
If for any reasons you can't make it as a volunteer, make sure you still… read more

(Excelente )

15/11/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Federica) para el anfitrión para (Help out in our charity for ...)

I spent two months volunteering at this shelter. During my stay, several workawayers came and left way before they had originally planned. This was unsettling for the dogs, having to get used to be looked after by different people every few days.
This feedback has the sole purpose to advice future volunteers, not to offend or shame anyone.
As I… read more first arrived, I found the environment being unwelcoming, unfriendly and hostile. To earn the most basic respect, you need to work very very hard. --TEXT REDACTED--
The accomodation is one room within the shelter grounds. You will share with up to 3 more volunteers and a zillion of
flies. Bringing a mosquito net might help. The room is also used as office area, meeting area and kind of nursery for
dogs that are too young, too sick or too fragile to live in a kennel. Such dogs are untrained. If you are not
comfortable with the idea of clearing poo and pee before you even have your morning coffee, this place is not for you.
If you enjoy living in a clean living space (I mean the most basic level of hygiene), this place is not for you.
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The only thing which separates your bed from 65 (plus) dogs barking and howling throughout the night, is a flimsy gate.
If you need your beauty sleep, this place is not for you.
There is no supervisor of manager on site. If you need guidance, support or a work schedule, this place is not for you.
In theory, working hours are 5/6. In reality, since there is no rota in place , especially in the beginning you will not
know when you are meant to be available. The volunteers organise the workload amongs themselves, which means the lazy
ones will work less and the hard working will work more. If you are not willing to give your 100%, to be flexible, to
attend the needs of a dog even out of your working hours (for example in the middle of the night), this place is not
for you.
Dogs have the priority . Whatever you need as a person, as a volunteer, will be considered second. In fact most times
it will not be considered at all.
I managed to stay two months because working with dogs turned out to be the most wonderful experience. I happily worked
from 8 am to 8pm with no days off because the dogs showed appreciations that comworkers never showed.
If living conditions were different and if resident volunteers (not all) were more helpful, --TEXT REDACTED--I would have stayed much longer.

(Neutral )

08/10/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Federica)

Fede stayed with us for a number of weeks. She is hard working and dedicated, able to work under pressure and in often difficult circumstances. She gets on well with her colleagues and proved herself to be very dedicated to the dogs she was working with. She is lively and enthusiastic and was able to adapt to what was a very different working… read more

(Excelente )

29/09/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Federica) para el anfitrión para (Help in riding school in La ...)

This was such a unique experience. Before coming here I had never worked with horses before. It can be intimidating at first, but they are gentle creatures.
The job itself is not difficult, although it helps if you are fit .
The accomodation is basic, but after travelling for so long, having my own room was a delight.
This is not a job that would… read more

(Excelente )

09/09/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica was amongst our best workawayers.
She is in her forties, so she lots and lots of valuable experience in delivering excellent customer service- And it shows.
At the same time she has more energy, stamina and enthusiasm than most 20 y.o., so a very good combo indeed.
She had no previous experience working with horses but she tackled all new… read more

(Excelente )

24/03/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Federica) para el anfitrión para (Busy & fun hostel in San ...)

What a lovely experience, it was for me to be volunteering here!
I only did a couple of shifts at the hostel (kind of a party hostel, although not a crazy one) then was moved to another hostel, owned by the same people.
The ambience was quiet and relaxed, which at first worried me. I was concerned my high energy level would be an issue. The… read more

(Excelente )

16/03/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión (Busy & fun hostel in San ...) para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica volunteered in our hostel. She is an amazing woman with incredible energy, one of " work hard play hard" type. She's got excelent customer service skills, attention and experience in general so she can fill in any position necesary and she doesn't need much of training at all.
Do dejes que te infuye su edad: Federica tiene mas energia y… read more

(Excelente )

27/12/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Federica) para el anfitrión para (Help out with an italian ...)

My very first Workaway experience. The only problem is that it was so good, it set the standard so high that it will be difficult to match!
Stayed here 3 months. Was treated fairly and like part of the family.
Antonella ,the owner , has a big heart. If you work well she will give you the world. She appreciates people with initiative, good energy… read more

(Excelente )

22/12/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Federica)

Federica es un excelente trabajadora, solar y siempre disponible hacer mas de lo que le compete.
Siempre muy amable y atenta a las exigencias de los clientes y muy amigable.
Habla perfectamente italiano, ingles y ya un buen español,

Se ya que nos la extrañaremos muchos, porque es raro encontrar alguien así, y quien la encontrará en su camino… read more

(Excelente )

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