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Description
NOTE: I have proof of my Covid vacinations and my Booster.
Despite my age I am a fit, enthusiastic female. I am hardworking, cheerful and reliable. After many years in the RAF I decided to now have a few years as a Workawayer for long or short periods. Over the last 9 years I have volunteered gardening, working with animals, birds and teaching children in England and abroad so am used to adapting to different environments and like to be outside. I completed my 7th Workaway in March 2013 at a school in the Nepalese Himalayas where I tutored Nepalese children in English and also helped the host with painting and decorating. I have completed a Workaway in February 2025 , in Dorset, gardening and cutting back trees and weeds in grounds of a plant nursery and have just done 10 days looking after goats at a farm in Derbyshire. .I did a month in Spain, gardening in February. I have also worked at farms and smallholdings in the UK and Europe which involved gardening and vegetable growing and harvesting.
Centres d’intérêt
Arts du spectacle
Sports d’hiver
Sports nautiques
Activités en plein air
Nature
Musique
Langues
Montagne
Histoire
Randonnée
Fitness
Jardinage
Événements/vie sociale
Ferme
Dessin et peinture
Danse
Cyclisme
Culture
Bénévolat
Cuisine et alimentation
Animaux
Architecture
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Allemand: Débutant
Espagnol: Débutant
Français: Débutant
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
J'ai des connaissances :
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Entretien général
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aider dans une ferme
Aider à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
Travail associatif
Langues
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Aide informatique / Internet
Enseignement
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
Microsoft word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook teacher
Gardening (planting, weeding, pruning etc)
Scything, Strimming and brushcutting
Basic Dry Stone Walling
Basic outside rendering
Driving licence (Driving Cars, landrovers, minibus)
First Aid at Work Certificate
Food Hygeine certificate
Handy with a paintbrush
Working with animals and birds of prey
Cooking OK
Basic TEFL certificate
Âge
72
Autres infos...
I am a happy, optimistic, independent person who is kind and considerate and respectful of other people. Willing to 'muck in' to get jobs done. I am definitely not a hedonist but even though I have lovely family and friends in England (including a grown up son and Granddaughter), I like to travel and get the most out of life. I like to learn new skills and put them into use as you can see from above. Please take the time to consider me and I hope to hear from you soon. Odette
Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
NoRégime alimentaire spécial
No
Feedback
26 oct. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Stay at our place in the ...) pour le workawayer ()
We had a lovely time hosting Odette. She was happy to turn her hand to all the jobs I gave her. She's super meticulous in the projects undertaken.
My animals really like her which always says a lot about a person to me
We had some great chats together and found Odette to be great company also .
Welcome back anytime
My animals really like her which always says a lot about a person to me
We had some great chats together and found Odette to be great company also .
Welcome back anytime
(Excellent
)
28 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Stay at our place in the ...)
I spend one lovely month with Julie in Algodonales in February. Right from the start I felt happy and comfortable. My room was spacious with great views of the surrounding mountains and the house itself was lovely. I especially loved the gorgeous gardens and orchards where I did most of my work. Nothing better when working up a thirst in the… read more
(Excellent
)
20 nov. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help me with my house and ...)
I have just spent a lovely week at Gilians quirky home. She is a lovely warm, good hearted person who loves her garden, which is beautiful. I mainly helped prepare the flower beds for planting plus tidied up in general. I had a lovely bedroom and used the kitchen/diner to prepare my breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner. Gillian took me for walk… read more
(Excellent
)
18 nov. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Odette came to me for a week to help me with landscaping my garden and basically worked her socks off. Always willing and able. Highly recommended.
(Excellent
)
29 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte (Join us in the plant nursery ...) pour le workawayer ()
Odette was a very helpful in our place. She helped us weeding the plants a lot, this is something, she really liked and she took responsible care of all for some hours, when we have been out. She also took care of the animals and helped cleaning. She is a very friendly and open minded helper and never said "no" for something we asked her to do. We… read more
(Excellent
)
27 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Join us in the plant nursery ...)
Sorry for delay in posting feedback. I spent a great 2 weeks with Didi and Sabine and the dogs and cats and really enjoyed my time there. I worked just in the mornings and did loads of gardening which I love to do. The afternoons and weekends were free and I either walked into the nearby town or cycled to the beach. Sometimes Sabine or Didi would… read more
(Excellent
)
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Feedback
26 oct. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Stay at our place in the ...) pour le workawayer ()
We had a lovely time hosting Odette. She was happy to turn her hand to all the jobs I gave her. She's super meticulous in the projects undertaken.
My animals really like her which always says a lot about a person to me
We had some great chats together and found Odette to be great company also .
Welcome back anytime
My animals really like her which always says a lot about a person to me
We had some great chats together and found Odette to be great company also .
Welcome back anytime
(Excellent)
28 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Stay at our place in the ...)
I spend one lovely month with Julie in Algodonales in February. Right from the start I felt happy and comfortable. My room was spacious with great views of the surrounding mountains and the house itself was lovely. I especially loved the gorgeous gardens and orchards where I did most of my work. Nothing better when working up a thirst in the… read more
(Excellent)
20 nov. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help me with my house and ...)
I have just spent a lovely week at Gilians quirky home. She is a lovely warm, good hearted person who loves her garden, which is beautiful. I mainly helped prepare the flower beds for planting plus tidied up in general. I had a lovely bedroom and used the kitchen/diner to prepare my breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner. Gillian took me for walk… read more
(Excellent)
18 nov. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Odette came to me for a week to help me with landscaping my garden and basically worked her socks off. Always willing and able. Highly recommended.
(Excellent)
29 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte (Join us in the plant nursery ...) pour le workawayer ()
Odette was a very helpful in our place. She helped us weeding the plants a lot, this is something, she really liked and she took responsible care of all for some hours, when we have been out. She also took care of the animals and helped cleaning. She is a very friendly and open minded helper and never said "no" for something we asked her to do. We… read more
(Excellent)
27 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Join us in the plant nursery ...)
Sorry for delay in posting feedback. I spent a great 2 weeks with Didi and Sabine and the dogs and cats and really enjoyed my time there. I worked just in the mornings and did loads of gardening which I love to do. The afternoons and weekends were free and I either walked into the nearby town or cycled to the beach. Sometimes Sabine or Didi would… read more
(Excellent)
29 nov. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help me on the land, the ...)
I spent almost 2 weeks at the vineyard and enjoyed every minute of it. The house, gardens and surrounding Countryside are awesome and my self contained flat was warm, cosy and peaceful. Jeanie is a lovely lady and a brilliant cook! She gave me jobs to do each day and I got to pick grapes, apples, looked after the animals and did some gardening. I… read more
(Excellent)
9 déc. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
I'm so glad that Odette came along! During her short stay she achieved a huge amount and had that great balance of really getting stuck in and using her initiative, but not being afraid to ask when my requests were a bit vague! She was very easy to get along with and I would recommend her to anybody. She's hard working, knowledgeable about… read more
(Excellent)
1 déc. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Looking for somebody for a ...)
Well, yet another great Workaway experience. Wendy and Martin invited me into their home for tasty meals and to watch TV or chill with the dogs (2 lovely doggies) but I also spent my time off in my cosy, warm portacabin with ensuite shower and loo! The work was mainly outside as this time of year there is much clearing to be done before the colder… read more
(Excellent)
26 oct. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte (Come to the Côte d'Azur, help ...) pour le workawayer ()
Odette is a lovely friendly and warm person, always ready to smile or to laugh! it was a great pleasure to welcome here ,where she immediately knew how to help me best in all tasks ,either in or out of the house.
she was never afraid of hard work in pruning the bushes even if they had thorns!! we miss your enthusiasm, dear Odette, and recommand… read more
she was never afraid of hard work in pruning the bushes even if they had thorns!! we miss your enthusiasm, dear Odette, and recommand… read more
(Excellent)
26 oct. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Come to the Côte d'Azur, help ...)
I have just returned from 16 days at the lovely house in Roquebrune. Brigitte and Roland were always anxious to ensure that the workwayers were happy both at work and play! The surroundings and views are fantastic with green hillsides, medieval villages and wonderful sea views in every direction. We worked 4 hours a day Monday to Friday and the… read more
(Excellent)
30 juil. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
It was a pleasure to have Odette with us, and we can recommend her as a friendly, helpful, and reliable person, who worked hard and got on well with us and guests. We hope you will return to spend more time with us in the Algarve. Big hug Owl & Stu x
(Excellent)
30 juil. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Closed for a sabbatical)
I spent just over 2 lovely weeks with Stu, Owl and the lovely doggies. If you like being out of the rat race yet with access to villages, sea and city then this is for you. Stu and Owl welcomed me to their home and we spent many nights on the terrace after dinner but I had loads of time to chill and do my own thing. The work was not difficult and… read more
(Excellent)
26 juin 2014
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help with our woods, ...)
I recently did a week's workaway with Hazel and Roger. I had a lovely attic room all to myself and could chill up there so really relaxed. I was made to feel welcome from the word go and had some wonderful healthy meals. Hazel and Roger are really passionate about what they do and work hard to achieve their goals. The work was interesting and… read more
(Excellent)
9 juin 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Odette is GREAT! She helped give our veg garden a complete make over. Always willing, always helpful and great fun to have around.
Thank you so much for your help Odette you are welcome back any time!!!
Thank you so much for your help Odette you are welcome back any time!!!
(Excellent)
18 avr. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
lovely lady, greater worker even with recently broken arm, welcome to come back any time
(Excellent)
14 avr. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help us to live the good life ...)
I have just completed a 2 week workaway with Tony and Sue and loved every minute of it. From the moment I arrived I was made to feel at home and 'part of the family'. I had my own room so had chill out space as well if I needed it. The work was interesting and varied: building a greenhouse, dry-stone walling, helping in pub and brewery and… read more
(Excellent)
24 févr. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte (Experience a village life ...) pour le workawayer ()
Odette is a really nice person. She is always smiling.She helped me and our students in different ways like tutoring and teaching lesson.She moved the rocks for my round house. She is really friendly, hard working and honest person. We really enjoyed staying with her here.
I wish all the best for her all the time.I would like to see her… read more
I wish all the best for her all the time.I would like to see her… read more
(Excellent)
24 févr. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Experience a village life ...)
I have just completed two weeks with Shamser and his wife Kalpana. The details that Shamser had on his profile are absolutely accurate but no words can describe the beauty of the place and the people. To wake up every morning to views of Lantang, Annapurna II and Manaslu was beyond my dreams. Shamser and his wife made sure that we were fed well,… read more
(Excellent)
10 déc. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Exciting volunteering ...)
Hi, I have just spent 10 days at this farm. The accommodation was cosy and warm with all mod cons. The farm and grounds are very pretty with beautiful gardens. My Host, Rob, took every effort to ensure myself and the other Workawayer were looked after by feeding us tasty meals and giving us jobs that suited the very changeable weather. I learnt… read more
(Excellent)
5 nov. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Join are wildlife haven and ...)
From the moment I arrived I was made to feel very welcome by the Woolley family. The work was very varied and I could sometimes choose what I wanted to do. Rest time was lovely as had my own chill out pad in a caravan. I loved helping with all the farm animals and vegetable gardens, despite the rain! After supper we all got together to play games… read more
(Excellent)
1 nov. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Two weeks was not enough Odette - we loved having you to stay, you worked so hard and were wonderful company too. We are really grateful for your enthusiasm and tenacity and we hope you can come back again soon :)
(Excellent)
5 nov. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Volunteer with us in ...)
This was my second Workaway and I really enjoyed it. The work was not hard and Barbara made sure that I got to visit the nearby towns and villages to get totally immersed in the Normandy way of life. I also had nice evenings sitting in front of Barbara's log fire with a nice glass of wine and the dog and cats to keep us company. Lovely.
(Excellent)
21 oct. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Odette is magic.
Very funny. I want her back TODAY>
Very funny. I want her back TODAY>
(Excellent)
5 août 2013
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Make life more fun and share ...)
I have just spent 2 wonderful weeks at this workaway and as it was my first time I didn't know what to expect. I need not have worried. John and Sarah are 2 of the nicest people I have ever met. They are welcoming, friendly, patient and show a genuine interest in each of their Workaway volunteers. I liked the set routine and we had plenty of free… read more
(Excellent)
3 août 2013
Laissé par l'hôte (Make life more fun and share ...) pour le workawayer ()
So far we have had over 100 volunteers. Odette at 60 is the oldest. However she does not show her age at all. She is fitter, more enthusiastic, more cheerful, has more common sense than most people in their 20s. It was a pleasure to have her here for 2 weeks. In her time here Odette milked goats, handled horses, did a lot of weeding, helped in the… read more
(Excellent)
