Information du profil
Description
I am an honest and reliable single woman enjoying the diversity of our beautiful world.
I am keen to help others out and through 'Workaway' find ways to contribute my skills.
I am an avid gardener and I enjoy cooking and cleaning. I am now retired. I was a vocational education teacher and also worked in hospitality for many years. I have lots of transferable skills with particular strength in customer service. I am a friendly person who fits into most situations.
I have been a Workawayer in Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Russia, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico and New Zealand working in diverse roles including teaching English, hostel customer service, reception, painting, creating, gardening, childcare, cooking and cleaning. I have also lived in Nepal for four months, working for an organisation looking after vulnerable kids. I adapt very quickly to new situations.
I love travelling! I have travelled extensively and enjoy different cultures and the pleasure of exploring. I like to meet new people, experience and learn new things and I would like to continue to learn about life, different cultures and the world. I also enjoy creative hobbies; the outdoors; swimming, dancing; playing cards, board games, snooker; internet research and reading and writing.
Centres d’intérêt
Dev. durable
Soin des plantes
Événements/vie sociale
Dessin et peinture
Culture
Cuisine et alimentation
Nature
Jardinage
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Jardinage
Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Éco-projets
Aider à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Travail associatif
Projets artistiques
J'ai des connaissances :
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Accueil / tourisme
Langues
Aide informatique / Internet
Enseignement
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
House and pet sitting; Cooking; Cleaning; Gardening; Sewing; Teaching English as Foreign Language, Reception and Administration; Hospitality work/Tour guide; Car and motorbike license
Âge
61
Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
NoRégime alimentaire spécial
No
Feedback
29 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
It was great to have Gemma join us for a week
She was capable and skilled and had many exciting stories from previous experiences
Gemma has a positive and solution orientated outlook able to contribute well to the tasks and join in well and lead some of the community activies that were on that week. Including hosting an important guest when I was… read more
She was capable and skilled and had many exciting stories from previous experiences
Gemma has a positive and solution orientated outlook able to contribute well to the tasks and join in well and lead some of the community activies that were on that week. Including hosting an important guest when I was… read more
(Excellent
)
8 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Discover Waiheke Island ...)
I stayed at Jeanine's place a few weeks ago and had a nice and unique experience.
There is always plenty to do in the home and the studio. I did some sewing, some sorting, some cleaning, some cooking and attended some local events which were great.
I got to see a fair bit of the beautiful island and of course admire the amazing views from the… read more
There is always plenty to do in the home and the studio. I did some sewing, some sorting, some cleaning, some cooking and attended some local events which were great.
I got to see a fair bit of the beautiful island and of course admire the amazing views from the… read more
(Très bien
)
7 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte (Be part of our conscious ...) pour le workawayer ()
Gemma was a GEM! We loved having her stay and finding her in the garden with a big smile. She was thorough and worked well without supervision. She did a great job on a sewing project and was very versatile in her knowledge of things in general. We always love to see our volunteers enjoy each others company, and she was a wonderful roommate… read more
(Excellent
)
4 nov. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Be part of our conscious ...)
I am sad to finish my Workaway here. It is such a magical place amongst nature. The work was easy, flexible and fun; I enjoyed making flower arrangements, making mosaic wall hangings, and doing Tai Chi and Buddhist philosophy.
I also spent time cleaning the beautiful casitas in this tropical getaway in a little village on the Costa Rican coast.
I… read more
I also spent time cleaning the beautiful casitas in this tropical getaway in a little village on the Costa Rican coast.
I… read more
(Excellent
)
29 nov. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Gemmа is a very nice, gentle person, so very helpful, responsible, trusty, digent hardworking and creative.She is very friendly in interacting with our children and integreated very fast and well in our family
We will wish your the very best on yor way and hope, to see you again!
We will wish your the very best on yor way and hope, to see you again!
(Excellent
)
2 juil. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Come and help me with ...)
It was a pleasure to stay with this family and help in any way I could. I enjoyed taking the baby for walks, playing with Vera and doing some cooking and cleaning in their lovely apartment.
They are a very nice easygoing family and Irina encouraged me to see the sights of St Petersburg and even helped me go to the ballet.
Thank-you for a great… read more
They are a very nice easygoing family and Irina encouraged me to see the sights of St Petersburg and even helped me go to the ballet.
Thank-you for a great… read more
(Excellent
)
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Feedback
29 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
It was great to have Gemma join us for a week
She was capable and skilled and had many exciting stories from previous experiences
Gemma has a positive and solution orientated outlook able to contribute well to the tasks and join in well and lead some of the community activies that were on that week. Including hosting an important guest when I was… read more
She was capable and skilled and had many exciting stories from previous experiences
Gemma has a positive and solution orientated outlook able to contribute well to the tasks and join in well and lead some of the community activies that were on that week. Including hosting an important guest when I was… read more
(Excellent)
8 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Discover Waiheke Island ...)
I stayed at Jeanine's place a few weeks ago and had a nice and unique experience.
There is always plenty to do in the home and the studio. I did some sewing, some sorting, some cleaning, some cooking and attended some local events which were great.
I got to see a fair bit of the beautiful island and of course admire the amazing views from the… read more
There is always plenty to do in the home and the studio. I did some sewing, some sorting, some cleaning, some cooking and attended some local events which were great.
I got to see a fair bit of the beautiful island and of course admire the amazing views from the… read more
(Très bien)
7 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte (Be part of our conscious ...) pour le workawayer ()
Gemma was a GEM! We loved having her stay and finding her in the garden with a big smile. She was thorough and worked well without supervision. She did a great job on a sewing project and was very versatile in her knowledge of things in general. We always love to see our volunteers enjoy each others company, and she was a wonderful roommate… read more
(Excellent)
4 nov. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Be part of our conscious ...)
I am sad to finish my Workaway here. It is such a magical place amongst nature. The work was easy, flexible and fun; I enjoyed making flower arrangements, making mosaic wall hangings, and doing Tai Chi and Buddhist philosophy.
I also spent time cleaning the beautiful casitas in this tropical getaway in a little village on the Costa Rican coast.
I… read more
I also spent time cleaning the beautiful casitas in this tropical getaway in a little village on the Costa Rican coast.
I… read more
(Excellent)
29 nov. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Gemmа is a very nice, gentle person, so very helpful, responsible, trusty, digent hardworking and creative.She is very friendly in interacting with our children and integreated very fast and well in our family
We will wish your the very best on yor way and hope, to see you again!
We will wish your the very best on yor way and hope, to see you again!
(Excellent)
2 juil. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Come and help me with ...)
It was a pleasure to stay with this family and help in any way I could. I enjoyed taking the baby for walks, playing with Vera and doing some cooking and cleaning in their lovely apartment.
They are a very nice easygoing family and Irina encouraged me to see the sights of St Petersburg and even helped me go to the ballet.
Thank-you for a great… read more
They are a very nice easygoing family and Irina encouraged me to see the sights of St Petersburg and even helped me go to the ballet.
Thank-you for a great… read more
(Excellent)
27 oct. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Looking for help at our Eco ...)
Working in the mountains near El Valle de Anton was a wonderful experience in a peaceful and beautiful location. Brandon, Maylin and Will are very special kind people.
The Eco Lodge is very eco friendly and has chickens, dogs, fruit and vege plants and a lovely little river. There are movie nights, pancake breakfasts, and a separate volunteers… read more
The Eco Lodge is very eco friendly and has chickens, dogs, fruit and vege plants and a lovely little river. There are movie nights, pancake breakfasts, and a separate volunteers… read more
(Excellent)
5 juin 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Gemma is a lively and enjoyable person to have around, hard working and she also entertained us all with plenty of stories around the dinner table. An excellent "workawayer" who we thoroughly enjoyed hosting. We would have liked her to stay a bit longer!
(Excellent)
24 mai 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Renovating Old Stone Farm ...)
Chevrel and Alan are lovely people and it was a great experience working on their farm.
I enjoyed the gardening very much and also did lots of cooking in the big kitchen which had everything needed including heaps of organic food. It was so nice to have things straight from the garden, and I especially emjoyed my first time eating artichokes.… read more
I enjoyed the gardening very much and also did lots of cooking in the big kitchen which had everything needed including heaps of organic food. It was so nice to have things straight from the garden, and I especially emjoyed my first time eating artichokes.… read more
(Excellent)
28 mai 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help us with German in İzmir, ...)
It was a lovely experience staying with the family and playing with the boys. Ayse is very friendly and easygoing and I quickly felt like part of the family.
I was able to do day trips to Ephesus and Cesme and went for a weekend to Cappadocia and Pamukkle.
Thankyou so much Ayse for your suggestions, and for your warm hospitality and welcoming… read more
I was able to do day trips to Ephesus and Cesme and went for a weekend to Cappadocia and Pamukkle.
Thankyou so much Ayse for your suggestions, and for your warm hospitality and welcoming… read more
(Excellent)
26 mai 2016
Laissé par l'hôte (Help us with German in İzmir, ...) pour le workawayer ()
Gemma is one of the most beautiful people we have ever met. Her personality is really friendly. She played games with our boys and taught them a lot of English words. She is a very good teacher, she is patient with kids and has a great way to play with kids. She became a friend of us and my mother also:) I would highly recommend her as a Workaway.… read more
(Excellent)
24 mai 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Stay for free in beautiful ...)
This program is amazing and very rewarding for all participants. It is extremely well run and the coordinators are super helpful, caring and organised.
I loved everything about it from the city tour and lunch, the bus journeys, the timetable, the activities, the venue, the food and especially the people.
We all quickly became friends, the… read more
I loved everything about it from the city tour and lunch, the bus journeys, the timetable, the activities, the venue, the food and especially the people.
We all quickly became friends, the… read more
(Excellent)
1 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte (Chat with our students, ...) pour le workawayer ()
Gemma is a wonderful person .Although she stayed for a short period, everybody loved her. She's a very sociable nice and helpful person.We all wish she had stayed longer.I really recommend Gemma to any host who needs an active, energetic helpful and friendly volunteer.THANK you so much Gemma we will be more than happy if you come again to visit… read more
(Excellent)
1 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Chat with our students, ...)
I worked in Berrechid for a short time and really enjoyed it. It is a fantastic opportunity to talk with locals about all sorts of topics.
The staff and volunteers are so nice and we did lots of cooking and talking together.
The staff and volunteers are so nice and we did lots of cooking and talking together.
(Excellent)
18 mars 2016
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help to make a new guesthouse ...)
I totally enjoyed the short time I was at the Riad. I loved talking to all the guests and helping out.
The manager Wadie is kind and thoughtful and creates a welcoming and inclusive atmospere.
I certainally recommend volunteering here for a genuine Moroccan experience.
The manager Wadie is kind and thoughtful and creates a welcoming and inclusive atmospere.
I certainally recommend volunteering here for a genuine Moroccan experience.
(Excellent)
3 mars 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Thank you Gemma! We had an amazing 2 weeks experience with this lady from the beginning to the end. Gemma is a fast learner, after a while we show her how things work, she learned it and nailed it. Loooooool. She knows how to soak up the atmosphere and even makes friend with some customers. She is an actual boom to make people open their mouth… read more
(Excellent)
13 nov. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Cool cafe welcomes dynamic ...)
I totally enjoyed a memorable week volunteering here. It was fantastic to speak with so many diverse Vietnamese people, stay in a local area, and enjoy the company of the staff and other wonderful volunteers.
Thankyou for an amazing time.
Thankyou for an amazing time.
(Excellent)
21 déc. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help out in a recently opened ...)
Helping here was a wonderful experience.
There is a nice atmosphere at the hotel and the jobs were diverse and interesting. The dutch couple running the place were very very nice, kind and considerate. They were inclusive of all volunteers and always showed appreciation and support to us. We shared lots of meals, drinks and excursions… read more
There is a nice atmosphere at the hotel and the jobs were diverse and interesting. The dutch couple running the place were very very nice, kind and considerate. They were inclusive of all volunteers and always showed appreciation and support to us. We shared lots of meals, drinks and excursions… read more
(Excellent)
21 déc. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Gemma is a hardworking lady and shows a lot of energy. She was open to all kinds of jobs, but we were very happy with her talent for painting flowers on the walls of the rooms and giving our staff members English lessons. She initiated the class herself and it was clear she is a teacher in her professional life as the staff enjoyed it very much.
(Excellent)
11 nov. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Gemma is a wonderful and easy going person to have around and helping! She is very social, always smiling and autonomic. Gemma, we have enjoyed your stay so much! Thank you so much for your commitment to the nature/butterflypak, your great help, your warmth and humor. We are really looking forward to meat you here again in the future! THANK YOU!… read more
(Excellent)
11 nov. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Join us and inspire visitors ...)
Thankyou Olaf and Ineke for giving me the opportunity to work in your magical park.
I totally enjoyed. working on reception, guiding and telling people visitors about the park and about butterflies.
This was a wonderful workaway experience and recommended to anyone who lives nature.
I totally enjoyed. working on reception, guiding and telling people visitors about the park and about butterflies.
This was a wonderful workaway experience and recommended to anyone who lives nature.
(Excellent)
