Anouk

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Hi! My name is Anouk van Amelsvoort, and I’m a young woman from the Netherlands. Since February 2024, I have been traveling and working abroad.

Short introduction

I’m 30 years old and I live in the south of the Netherlands, in a city called 's-Hertogenbosch. I really enjoy living here, just a few minutes away from some of my best friends. I had an amazing childhood, thanks to my wonderful parents and big brother. We grew up in a small village where everyone knows each other. For university, I moved to Utrecht and later to Maastricht. Since then, I’ve been living with roommates, so sharing accommodation is no problem for me. I have a master's degree in Constitutional Law and have been working for over four years as an authority in Environmental Law Permissions (government). Recently, I’ve realized that this job no longer suits me, and I want to re-evaluate my career path when I return. More specifically, I wish to spend less time behind a computer in the future. This makes it the perfect time for me to travel and experience all kinds of different tasks and jobs.

Travel history and experiences:

After graduating in 2019, I spent five months traveling through Europe. I visited many places and countries in a relatively short period, and got to see a lot of beautiful spots. I learned a lot about traveling on my own, but upon reflecting on this journey, I realized I moved too quickly from one place to another. That’s why, this time, I would like to stay longer in one place, work or volunteer on location, learn about the people and their culture, enjoy the differences, and make myself useful at the same time. I believe Workaway is the perfect platform that aligns with these goals.

February 2024: Northern part of North America (just traveling)
March - May 2024: Worked in a hostel on Kauai, Hawaii
June - August 2024: Worked in a surf guesthouse in Ericeira, Portugal
September - December 2024: Back in the Netherlands (working at my old job for four months to save extra money for continued travel)
January 2025: Thailand (just traveling)
February 2025: At your place?

If I had to describe my personality in a few words, I would say I am creative, optimistic, social, energetic, and caring. These qualities make me well-suited for (volunteer) jobs in tourism, though I am willing to try almost anything. In Kauai, I had an all-around role: working at the reception desk and helping with cleaning and making the beds. In Ericeira, I managed the breakfast buffet and worked the bar shift in the evenings. I’m a quick learner, I don’t mind working hard, and I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty.

Other jobs I've had in the past that might be useful during this Workaway period include cleaning for the elderly during summer holidays, working in housekeeping as a student, and babysitting for almost two years, 20 hours a week.

I'm looking forward to meet you!

Intereses

Deportes acuáticos

Mascotas

Historia

Eventos y sociedad

Dibujo y pintura

Bricolaje y manualidades

Cultura

Playa

Arte y diseño

Animales

Deportes de aventura

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Holandés: Fluido
Alemán: Principiante
Francés: Principiante

Más información sobre tus intereses idiomáticos
My English is quite OK but there is always room for improvement. I hope to improve this language, just by being surrounded by people who speak English on a regular basis.

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Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender

Me interesa:  

Trabajo de caridad

Proyectos artísticos

Proyectos ecológicos

Jardinería

Cuidado de animales

Vida en una granja

Hostelería/turismo

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Idiomas

Compañía para ancianos

Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje

Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos

Ayuda doméstica

Mantenimiento general

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

Que habilidades tienes?

I’m a hard worker, don’t mind doing some heavy work.
Not afraid of getting dirty or sweaty. I see what needs to be done and don’t ask for much.

I’ve lived together with others so I’m used to sharing facilities and clean up after myself.
I can work well together and enjoy the synergies that derive from collaborative effort. I like being surrounded by people but I’m also good in entertaining myself for a while and go out on my own.

I enjoy playing games, whether it be learning new ones and share some games we play back at home. Besides that, I’m a creative type and like to craft art in all kinds and forms. (I've added some pictures of a wall painting i've made once).

The past few years I have worked in an office, but before that I have worked in retail, I have multiple years of experience in baby/child sitting, I was a housekeeping in a large hotel and I have spent my vacations cleaning for elderly when their permanent help was on a summer break.

I pick things up very easily and I’m a fast learner. I’m looking forward to broaden my horizon and thereby my skills and I would love to learn more about farming, livestock and food, gardening and taking care of all kinds of animals.

Edad

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I fell in love with the sport Surfing a few holidays ago. I'm still a beginner but would like to improve myself. If your place is close to a beach suitable for surfing where I can spend some free time, that would be the biggest bonus.

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