Niklas & Clara

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Hi! We’re Clara (23 at the time) and Niki (22), a couple from Germany, originally from the Hanover area. Right now, we’re studying abroad in Perth, Australia — but as much as we’ve loved our time here, we’re not quite ready to head back home just yet. Instead, we’re curious to see what life in other places has to offer. One of our shared dreams is to live and work on a farm one day.

We’ve heard a lot of great stories from friends who have done Workaways all over the world, and the idea of becoming part of local life for a while really speaks to us. We’re both students on paper, but more importantly, we’re just two people who aren’t afraid of hard work and to get involved. We enjoy learning by doing (and occasionally by messing up and figuring it out again).
It’s always hard to introduce yourself properly through a few lines of text — but if we had to give you an idea of who we are, it would probably go something like this:

Both of us grew up on the countryside of German small towns. We moved to the city to study, but our love of nature and country life has remained.
We are very different, but we complement each other very well. Let's start with Clara. She's the shyer of the two of us. She's very tidy, clean and organized. When nobody is looking, she sings and dances around the flat. She has a real talent for baking (to Nikis pleasure). Clara enjoys spending time with children and has pretty good educational skills from babysitting jobs, sports programs and working in a day care centre. She also loves animals, has grown up with dogs and cats and has ridden horses for years.
She is creative, attentive and has a good sense of her surroundings. But don’t underestimate her: even though she looks rather smart, she has a lot of manual skills. She has worked in the vehicle fleet service learning many practical skills relating to vehicles and manual work and she even worked in Germany's technical relief organization.

Niki is a very social, communicative and active person. He talks about twice as much as Clara. He is always up for a joke, very communicative, but also appreciates peace and quiet. He loves new challenges and being outdoors. His greatest strength is his calmness and patience even in stressful situations.
Animals or children — he’s equally happy around either. Niki knows a lot about wildlife and plants and is very skilful with his hands. When he's not working or studying, you'll most likely find him in the forest. He is a passionate hunter and likes fishing too. He’s the kind of person who grows his own veggies and makes venison bratwurst at home because he enjoys knowing where things come from. Cooking is another thing he truly enjoys and is quite good at.
He has worked in wildlife research and is now studying and working alongside his studies. His childhood dream of becoming an organic farmer is something he never quite gave up on.

We are both independent and mature and are particularly proud to have financed our studies (including the semester in Australia) entirely on our own. And we didn’t just get by; we made the most of it. Along the way, we built connections, made friends with locals, even moved in with them. We believe that it’s not about passing through, but about showing up, getting involved, and becoming part of what’s going on around you. That’s why we believe we wouldn’t just support you with our work but hopefully bring something positive with the way we are.

Intereses

Agricultura

Mascotas

Vida en autocaravana

Cuidado de plantas

Fotografía

Historia

Libros

Cocina y alimentación

Animales

Montaña

Yoga / bienestar

Naturaleza

Acampada

Senderismo

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Ruso: Intermedio
Español: Principiante
Francés: Principiante

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We can help with German and Niki is always keen to improve his Russian.

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Habilidades y conocimientos que queremos compartir o aprender

Nos interesa:  

Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje

Vida en una granja

Hostelería/turismo

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Proyectos ecológicos

Enseñanza

Jardinería

Cuidado de animales

Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos

Cocinar para toda la familia

Ayuda doméstica

Mantenimiento general

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

Cuidado de casas

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Clara brings a mix of practical skills, creativity, and experience in working with both children and animals. She has led dance and gymnastics classes for kids, worked as a camp counselor, and planned activities for groups of all ages — from toddlers to teenagers. With a youth leadership certificate and many years of childcare, she feels confident managing children’s groups, creating a safe and fun environment, and adapting to different needs.

She has also spent a lot of time around animals and feels especially at home with dogs, cats, and horses. Clara has years of riding experience and enjoys working with horses just as much as looking after other animals.

Beyond her work with people and animals, Clara is technically skilled: she completed the basic training with Germany’s technical relief organization (THW), holds a forklift license, and has hands-on experience with small vehicle repairs, pool and house maintenance, and general manual work. She is a certified lifeguard, has a climbing and belay certificate, and feels comfortable handling outdoor tasks or safety-related responsibilities.

She is also an excellent baker — especially when it comes to cakes, muffins, and sweet treats — and loves sharing what comes out of the oven. Clara is a very safe and confident driver, used to handling different types of vehicles. She also has a soft spot for keeping things clean and organized and is one of those rare people who actually enjoy tidying up.

Clara speaks German fluently, English at a good conversational level, and has some basic Spanish skills.

Whether it’s teaching a game, organizing an event, fixing things, baking for others, or looking after animals, Clara enjoys taking responsibility and gets things done with care and attention.

Niki has experience in growing vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants — with a clear preference for vegetables and self-sufficient gardening Growing food is about connection to the land and a respect for the work behind every harvest.
He also has a real passion for cooking. Whether it’s classic German comfort food or Mediterranean-inspired meals, his style leans toward seasonal, honest cooking. Knowing how to handle meat well and how to balance flavors.
In addition, Niki has experience in tutoring children in school subjects like German, English, and maths. He speaks German and English fluently, has a working knowledge of Russian, and basic skills in French and Spanish.

Niki brings a strong set of outdoor and wildlife skills, backed by several official German licenses. He holds a hunting license, a trapping license, and a gun ownership license, and is professionally trained in the safe and responsible handling of firearms. His butchering skills go well beyond basic game processing — he has worked in wild game preparation and feels confident managing the entire process from field to table.

One of his fields of expertise is trophy preparation. Niki has prepared trophies not only for hunters but also as part of his previous work for research purposes and museum exhibitions. His background also includes wildlife research, where he was responsible for organizing and leading field trips, deepening his knowledge of animal behavior and outdoor techniques. In addition, he has worked at a hunting school, sharing his skills and experience with others.

Alongside his outdoor work, Niki has some creative and IT skills. As the co-founder of a social media agency, he knows how to build websites, create content, and manage digital projects — from photography and video production to online marketing. His writing skills have been shaped by his work in press relations for a hunting association, making him a reliable partner for any kind of promotional, editorial, or digital work.

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