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Hi! :)
I'm Sonya. I was born in Northern Ireland, but moved to the 'mainland UK’ in 2002 and have been mostly based in the south of England since then. I'm a qualified Veterinary Nurse and worked in a veterinary hospital for 12 years before running my own pet care business for 7 years, before Covid.
During lockdown I did a Permaculture Design Course and did some volunteering on Permaculture projects in England. Since then, I have worked on an organic veg farm, and spent 18 months working in conservation in the Scottish Highlands. My job up there was split between giving educational talks to the public about landscape restoration / rewilding, and doing fundraising for a wildlife charity.
I love learning, have boundless curiosity, want to experience other ways of life and to learn new skills in foraging, food growing, eco-building, conservation, sustainability and rewilding.
I am particularly excited to explore Norway, Denmark, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but am open to other possibilities too. I can speak a little bit of German but would love the opportunity to learn more.
I LOVE music, from new-age, classical, gothic metal and 80's cheesy pop to The Carpenters and lots of things in between. I love mountains, rivers, forests, sunrises, sunsets, and wild, open spaces. I enjoy hiking, reading, meditation, mountain-biking, gardening, and connecting with other kind and compassionate humans. I value kindness, honesty, and a respect for the natural world.
I don't yet have much feedback on this site, but am happy to provide references
Intereses
Agricultura
Actividades al aire libre
Yoga / bienestar
Jardinería
Trabajo de caridad
Música
Idiomas
Senderismo
Cocina y alimentación
Libros
Animales
Política / justicia social
LGBT+
Mascotas
Autodesarrollo
Naturaleza
Montaña
Cuidado de plantas
Sostenibilidad
Vegetariano o vegano
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
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Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender
Me interesa:
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Mantenimiento general
Ciertos conocimientos de:
Jardinería
Vida en una granja
Proyectos ecológicos
Ayuda doméstica
Hostelería/turismo
Trabajo de caridad
Idiomas
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Cuidado de animales
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I have experience of looking after all sorts of animals, both wild and domesticated, from stick insects to giraffes, dogs, cats, ferrets and snakes.
I have 18 months experience giving talks to the public about wildlife, forest ecology, nature connection and landscape restoration and am really passionate about reconnecting people with nature and inspiring them to help protect it.
I also have approx 8 months of full-time experience of organic farming, and a few months experience of working in Seminar Houses - kitchen duties and housekeeping.
I've spent the last few years researching many aspects of my life and finding more natural, less wasteful way of doing things - it's something that i find HUGELY satisfying and i love learning and teaching people what i've learned.
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You are always… read more
Nick and Justine were super welcoming. I arrived with a bunch of other volunteers and we were greeted with a delicious candle-lit meal on our first evening and given everything we needed to settle in.
The… read more
She helped in the kitchen with dishes and cutting vegetables, caring for the garden with weeding, cleaning here and there and took great care for… read more
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You are always… read more
Nick and Justine were super welcoming. I arrived with a bunch of other volunteers and we were greeted with a delicious candle-lit meal on our first evening and given everything we needed to settle in.
The… read more
She helped in the kitchen with dishes and cutting vegetables, caring for the garden with weeding, cleaning here and there and took great care for… read more
every work she did she made perfect and with care.
when cleaning out the pond, she was very careful with the insects.
overall, she is a very sensitive person.
her german language skills are actually good, she just needs to… read more
From the moment she arrived, her enthusiasm and dedication were evident.
Sonya took on every task with a positive attitude and worked tirelessly to ensure that everything was completed properly. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond were truly commendable.
Not only did… read more
