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I’m Jana, and I’m excited to start traveling again. After five years working in communications, supporting clients on various projects, it’s time to say goodbye to my laptop for a while and explore the world again.

I’m a positive, easy-going, and reliable team player who loves being outdoors. I’m very active – I enjoy running, high-intensity training, and snowboarding in winter. I also love spending time with friends, going on day trips for hiking, trying out new restaurants, or just relaxing in the park.

Coming from a big family, I really enjoy working with people and kids. Horses have also been a huge part of my life: I started riding when I was six and continued through my studies. Every school holiday I worked at a pony farm, being in charge of the kids camps, organizing games, giving lessons, and leading treks, beach rides, and even bareback rides. Later, I spent three months in New South Wales, Australia, at a dressage stable, where I cared for horses, groomed, exercised them, and even traveled with the team to competitions. After years of office work and city life, I’d love to be around horses again.

I’m open-minded, love to travel, meet new people, and try things for the first time. I want to discover the world, have inspiring and honest conversations, and contribute to cultural exchange. Looking forward to the next adventure!
Intereses
Vegetariano o vegano
Eventos y sociedad
Películas y televisión
Música
Senderismo
Naturaleza
Playa
Navegar / barcos
Montaña
Sostenibilidad
Vida en autocaravana
Agricultura
Trabajo de caridad
Cocina y alimentación
Arte y diseño
Bricolaje y manualidades
Jardinería
Dibujo y pintura
Arquitectura
Animales
Deportes acuáticos
Deportes de invierno
Actividades al aire libre
Deportes de aventura
Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender
Me interesa:
Proyectos ecológicos
Proyectos artísticos
Trabajo de caridad
Ciertos conocimientos de:
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Mantenimiento general
Vida en una granja
Cuidado de animales
Puedo enseñar:
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Hostelería/turismo
Que habilidades tienes?
Although my recent work was office-based, I’m quick to adapt and love hands-on tasks. I’m fit and active, have some experience with farm work, and don’t mind long days or getting my hands dirty.

I studied Sports and Event Management in Germany, spent a semester abroad in Sydney, and worked in communication and marketing as a strategist and project manager for the past five years.

I’ve also done several Workaway projects after finishing high school (2016): a whole summer on a guest ranch in Washington State, childcare on Vancouver Island, and volunteering at an eco farm on a remote island in Malaysia.

I would love to get to know new places, cultures, and people. Working with animals, especially horses, or with children would be a big plus.
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5 feb 2026

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I stayed with Victoria and her family for six weeks, and overall my experience was quite mixed. This was my fourth Workaway, so I feel it’s important to share an honest review to help future volunteers understand what to expect and decide whether this placement is the right fit for them.

On the positive side, there are many lovely animals on the… read more property, chickens, dogs, ponies, horses and cattle, all well-natured and enjoyable to be around. The property itself is beautiful, especially when riding out, with plenty to explore and enjoy. Volunteers stay in a small cottage, usually shared with one or two others, which offers a good level of privacy and comfort.

On the more challenging side, the cultural exchange is quite limited. Most tasks are expected to be completed independently, with little hands-on explanation or guidance. At times it feels more like working for the family rather than with them, which was very different from my previous Workaway experiences. There is little sense of teamwork or “doing things together”, and the balance between what volunteers give and what they receive can sometimes feel off.

Communication happens largely via Messenger, and throughout the day new tasks or additional side jobs may be added. Guidance is often minimal, with instructions such as “you’ll figure it out” or “just Google it”. While this may work in some situations, it doesn’t really fir the workaway description with „lots to show and to learn“ and can make the experience feel more like an unpaid job rather than a volunteer exchange. Priorities also change frequently, which can make it difficult to understand how decisions are made. Additionally, the workload is clearly higher than the advertised 25 hours per week.

A significant part of the work involves cleaning, including the chicken coop, the family home and a small Air-bnb. There are no regular shared meals or outings, which makes it harder to gain insight into Australian farm or family life. Transport is also very limited, and without your own car you are largely confined to the farm. Instead of meals, a food allowance of 60 AUD per week is provided; this often does not fully cover weekly groceries and needs to be actively followed up to ensure it is paid.

In summary, the six weeks were interesting, and I met some truly lovely fellow volunteers. With them, I made some great memories and was able to travel a bit during my stay. However, this placement requires a high level of independence and resilience. Volunteers often need to be proactive and explicitly ask to join more enjoyable activities, and only then do opportunities arise to get to know the family better. While everyone is generally friendly and kind, volunteers should be aware that they remain quite separate from family life and are not treated as part of the household, which limits the cultural exchange, something I personally valued highly in my previous Workaway experiences.

I would recommend this place to volunteers who are comfortable working independently and living in a remote setting. Having your own car, or arriving with a friend or partner, is probably a better option. Those seeking strong cultural exchange or a family-style experience may find this placement challenging and may be better suited elsewhere.

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