Nele

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

surfing, hiking, go for a coffe, go shopping, exchange travel stories, learn or improve languages, music, foooood, dancing etc etc etc.

Description

> Workaway &Couchsurfing fan
****PLEASE READ the section on this page: "What else..." ****

Hey there!

My name is Nele, I am 23 years old, and I come from a small but lovely town named Rudolstadt in East Germany. I have always loved traveling, meeting new people from different cultures, backgrounds, languages, and traditions! It's amazing to see how beautifully different we all are, yet how many things we have in common at the same time! I want to learn from people and improve myself to become a better person, and I believe traveling is a great opportunity for that!

I'm currently pursuing my master's degree in *Education, Cultural Studies & Anthropology*, where we mainly focus on how to give educational lectures in formal education (pedagogy) and explore various subjects in the humanities, such as political science, philosophy, sociology, and religion.

I completed my bachelor's degree in world religions and philosophy at university, which is why I love to philosophize and talk about God and the world. ;) I'm curious to explore new countries I haven't seen yet and improve my language skills. I am very open-minded and enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds, listening to exciting stories, and learning new skills.

At the moment, I mainly spend my free time working on art and gardening. Additionally, I am involved in organizing and sharing educational projects for youth and young adults through both non-formal and formal education—especially focusing on mental health and how it can be expressed through art (e.g., by attending European ERASMUS+ education programs). Furthermore, I visit schools to give presentations about my personal experiences with Workaway, Couchsurfing, and traveling solo as a female traveler.

I consider myself a very talkative, creative, and curious person who loves to share past experiences and travel stories. Additionally, I have a deep love for adventure, so I am excited about surfing (I'm slowly becoming an intermediate, so please teach me more!), hitchhiking, camping, and experiencing breathtaking nature. I have recently started organizing projects for young people, and I also love dancing and making music.

I truly appreciate the opportunity to travel with Workaway, learn new skills, share cultures, and create amazing projects together. 😊

Centres d’intérêt

Vie en van

Camping

Plage

Nature

Langues

Dessin et peinture

Danse

Auto-stop

Randonnée

Sports nautiques

Langues

Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Arabe: Débutant
Espagnol: Débutant
Français: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
especially English and Spanish

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Entretien général

Aider à la maison

Accueil / tourisme

Travail associatif

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

Aider dans une ferme

Éco-projets

S’occuper des animaux

Projets artistiques

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Langues

Enseignement

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

About Me and My Work Experience

In my opinion, I am very open to any kind of work and excited to take on new challenges. I am always eager to try different tasks and learn new skills.

I love working with:

- ART & PHOTOGRAPHY: I enjoy being creative and working on handyman jobs and art projects (painting, decorating, building, etc.). I paint a lot in my free time and also for official exhibitions.
- SOCIAL PROJECTS:Teaching English, organizing events or projects for youth
- PERMACULTURE & GARDENING: I am currently working on a biodiversity project in my home country.
- ANIMALS: I especially love dogs!
- CHILDCARE & BABYSITTING: I have experience in childcare and babysitting—I'm an aunt to a 9-year-old nephew.
- TOURISM: I have experience in hostel cleaning, check-ins, and general hospitality tasks. I also love helping to build and create new things!

I am quite good with my hands, so anything related to building, decorating, creating, and other handyman tasks—I'm your person!

Some Work I Have Already Done:

I have worked in at least 15 different jobs in my home country, including:
- Gardening
- Gastronomy
- Cinema
- Sales & Marketing
- University administration
- Art projects

I am also grateful for my 17 Workaway experiences in 12 countries, where I mostly had very positive experiences with the hosts and people I met.

Through Workaway, I have done:
- Farming & gardening
- Cleaning hostels
- Taking care of dogs
- Helping with permaculture projects
- Teaching English
- Babysitting
- Woodwork (e.g., building on a boat)
- Helping to construct houses & terraces
- Working on farms (cleaning animal stalls, maintaining vineyards)
- Plastering (house construction)
- Working in the jungle of Mexico
- Working at a surf hostel(reception, general tasks)
- Homeschooling projects
- Cleaning at a camping site

Languages :

I am always open to learning new languages and skills
- Fluent in English (Level B2)
- German native speaker
- Started learning Spanish
- Learned some Arabic in the past (I can read and write a little)

Âge

24

Autres infos...

Regarding how workaway usually works :

Workaway, as a sharing and creative platform, should be comfortable and beneficial for both hosts and volunteers. Cultural exchange, as well as a fair exchange of services, should always be at the core of the experience. Therefore, Workaway recommends certain guidelines for both parties:

> "Workaway is primarily about cultural exchange and learning opportunities, so it’s important that you interact with your visitors as much as you can and make them feel part of the family, community, or team. Hosts are generally asked to provide accommodation and food in exchange for help from Workawayers for around 4-5 hours per day, 5 days a week." (Workaway.com)

I find it very important that both hosts and volunteers share a common understanding when it comes to working rights and clear communication about expectations, rules, and responsibilities.

Although most of my experiences have been truly amazing, with a great working atmosphere and meaningful shared time, I have unfortunately also encountered a few cases of poor working conditions. These included: no days off, a lack of clear communication from hosts regarding expectations, disrespectful behavior towards volunteers, no support in case of problems, and even illegal labor practices.

For this reason, I feel the need to emphasize that Workaway is primarily meant for cultural exchange and volunteer assistance—not for volunteers to run entire businesses on behalf of their hosts!

In the case of unpaid work, I will not work more than 5 hours per day for free or be treated as if I were a full-time professional employee without receiving proper meals or respect for the work I contribute. Please keep in mind that this platform is not a professional job agency but rather a space where creative help is offered where needed. I will always do my best—I'm not here to take advantage of the platform or be a lazy pain in the *** 😉—but I do want to ensure a positive and fair atmosphere for both parties.

In the case of accommodation-only offers:
I am open to arrangements where food is not provided, **as long as** the work does not exceed **3 hours per day** or consists of lighter tasks only. Thank you! 😊

Informations complémentaires

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  Allergies
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  Régime alimentaire spécial
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