Laura

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Description

I am a college student (studying psychotherapy) who wants to make the most of my time during the breaks by learning though new experiences. I am especially interested in learning about animals and ways of working with them, with horses in particular. I am also trying to expand my knowledge of plants - from gardening to foraging. I enjoy working in the garden at home, particularly for the benefit of biodiversity, through sowing wildflowers or creating wildlife ponds, for example. I have an amateur's knowledge of flower identification (but it seems each new one I learn, makes me forget another!), and am very interested in learning more about wild plants and their uses. I have a great love of nature and wildlife, and often go walking to spot flowers, insects and animals. I have a great interest in creating spaces for wildlife and biodiversity, and like to learn about ways to implement spaces for wildlife.

I would love to work somewhere with lots of animals as I am used to being surrounded by them at home - I live on a farm and have lots of experience working with and caring for animals, having milked cows and fed calves; cared for a small flock of sheep shared by my sister and I for years, along with my own 4 goats. In the past I cared for our ducks and hens too. I have grown up with many cats and dogs and in my mind they are essential members of a household. I am always happy to spend time petting a cat or walking a dog. I also have some experience with horses, but would really love more - I have a Shetland pony, have taken some horse riding lessons as a teen and have restarted going weekly, have mucked out stalls, have hacked on the road and in fields with a friend, can groom and lead. However I always feel out of practice with my horse skills as my experience with horses has never been consistent, so I am not the most confident person at tacking up for example, even if I know how to do it theoretically, and have done so before. I would really like practice! I have got some through different Workaways, for example in 2023 I stayed at a horse farm. I also learnt how to ride and care for horses in a more holistic way at one Workaway and I really enjoyed this a lot. In 2022 I was taught in a short course about horse care in detail, from common health issues to diet to anatomy. I received a certificate for this. During that time I also partook in horse assisted learning, which involved working closely with horses on the ground and then I helped to carry out horse assisted learning with a group of young girls, which was really enjoyable. I would really love to build up my experience with horses, both on the ground and riding, and learn more about their care in a hands on way.

By the way, I am someone who is interested in sustainable living and I feel the urge to care for the environment very strongly! So I am interested to learn how others live in sustainable ways.

I am happy to share information about my Irish culture and I enjoy learning about different cultures in exchange. I often enjoy deep meaningful conversations!
During free time I am interested in exploring the nearby natural area, mainland Europe is so much more diverse with animal, insect and plant species than Ireland, so I really like to discover the nature there.
I also can be a bit shy when speaking German at first but it is my goal to get much better as I would like to move to Germany in late 2026 if all goes well. So I really appreciate opportunities to learn even if I am slow to take them sometimes as I often want to express myself more than my German ability allows!

Centres d’intérêt

Politique/justice sociale

Dev. durable

Danse

Cyclisme

Écriture

Dev. personnel

Montagne

Films et télé

Langues

Histoire

Architecture

Livres

Photographie

Soin des plantes

Nature

Animaux de compagnie

Activités en plein air

Musique

Randonnée

Jardinage

Ferme

Bricolage / artisanat

Culture

Camping

Animaux

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Allemand: Intermédiaire
Irish: Intermédiaire
Français: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I would really like to improve my German. I can understand a lot but still get lost in some conversations, and I am a bit shy to speak German until I get used to it again.

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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Travail associatif

Aider dans une ferme

Éco-projets

Projets artistiques

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Langues

Aider à la maison

Aide informatique / Internet

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Entretien général

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

S’occuper des animaux

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

I have good interpersonal skills and try to communicate if I am not certain about something. I have no problem with getting dirty on a farm or ending up with soil under my fingernails. I am used to physical farmwork as I have helped out on my family's farm for years. I can be a bit slower than others when working, but I also like to complete things to a satisfying standard. I am generally confident when taking care of animals (not including bulls) and feel a lot of connection with animals. I am conscious that it takes a lot of trust to host a workawayer in your home, so I really like to fulfil my role and be helpful. I am generally open to try things, for example on another Workaway I learned to use power tools such as a drill and electric hedge trimmer and this was invigorating!

Âge

21

Autres infos...

I can think quite literally and usually need clear instructions when doing something new, but I will communicate to ensure I understand what is being asked of me 100%.

Informations complémentaires

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  Fumeur

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies
  Penicillin

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  No