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Interested in animal-friendly farms, eco-construction, community living, nature, and learning hands-on skills like food preservation, fermentation, and traditional crafts.
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Norway - desde Jul 2026 até Ago 2026 Ver tudo -
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Hi! My name is Romain. I’m 31 years old, originally from the French Alps. I grew up close to nature, surrounded by mountains, land, and animals. My grandparents were farmers — my grandmother cared for dairy cows and my grandfather made cheese — so I’ve always felt connected to simple, grounded ways of living.
I studied electronics and computing and worked as an electronics engineer for six years in Lyon in a company designing connected products. Even though I gained valuable skills, I eventually realised that this career didn’t feel meaningful to me. It fed into a consumerist system that I no longer want to support, and I felt my life starting to go in circles.
Over the last few years, I’ve become very conscious of the ecological crisis and have changed my lifestyle accordingly: I’ve been vegetarian for more than 5 years, I reduce my waste, buy organic and local food, avoid flying, and pay attention to my ecological footprint as much as possible.
At the end of March, I quit my job and decided to create a new life for myself — one closer to nature, with more purpose. I want to work with my hands, cultivate the land, bake bread, meet new people, and improve my English. I aspire to live more simply, free from material excess, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling existence.
I also discovered the world of fermentation over a year ago and fell in love with it. I made many wild fizzy drinks, kombucha, water and milk kefir, apple cidre vinegar, kimchi, lacto-fermented vegetables, koji, and I’m learning sourdough bread. I even made my first soy sauce! I would love to learn cheesemaking and deepen my knowledge in this beautiful ancestral art of preserving food, improving flavour, and supporting health.
Right now, I’m living in a small dairy farm community where I help look after cows, milking, bedding, cooking, feeding the cows, making butter, grounds keeping and do some gardening. I really enjoy community living — sharing, learning, supporting each other, and building something together.
🌱 What Motivates Me
• Community life — living together, sharing work, responsibilities, and joy
• Animal and human wellbeing — creating a peaceful environment for all beings
• Meeting new people and connecting deeply
• Travelling and discovering new cultures
• Helping others and contributing to a better world
• Becoming a better person, growing personally, and learning new things
• Living sustainably and feeling aligned with nature
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Interesses
Arte e designTrabalho beneficenteVida na estradaAutodesenvolvimentoVegetariano/veganoSustentabilidadeTecnologiaPolítica/justiça socialMascotesFilmes e TVFazendaLGBTQEventos e socialCulturaMúsicaJardinagemCulinária e comidaFaça você mesmoLivrosAnimaisYoga/bem-estarAtividades ao ar livreNaturalezaMontanhasCaminhadaCiclismoFitnessCampingPraiaEsportes de aventura -
Idiomas
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Francês: FluenteMais detalhes sobre meu interesse em idiomas
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Habilidades e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender
Tenho interesse em:
Trabalho beneficente
Projetos ambientais
Jardinagem geral
Projetos DIY criativos
Conhecimento de:
Cuidar de animais
Vida na fazenda
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Ajuda com computadores/internet
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Quais são suas habilidades?
🔧 Technical & Engineering Skills
• Electronics engineering – 6 years of experience designing and developing electronic systems and connected devices
• Computing & IT – troubleshooting, programming basics, hardware/software maintenance
• Connected objects (IoT) – understanding sensors, embedded systems, and digital interfaces
• Repair skills – able to fix household appliances and small equipment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and DIY abilities
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🐄 Farm & Dairy Experience
After spending 6 months working full-time on a small dairy farm, I have developed strong hands-on skills:
Animal Care & Milking
• Milking cows by hand and with a milking machine
• Daily cow care, feeding, bedding and welfare
Farm Machinery
• Driving a tractor
• Using the tractor bucket to move cow dung
• Carrying hay and straw bales to feed the cows
• Driving and unloading trailers
Dairy Processing
• Milk pasteurisation
• Bottling raw and pasteurised milk
• Making butter
• Basic dairy hygiene and cleanliness standards
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🌱 General Farm & Community Skills
• Cooking for up to 15 people in a community setting
• Horticulture and vegetable garden maintenance
• Green space and tool maintenance
• Cleaning, organisation, teamwork and communal living
• Quick learner, adaptable, versatile
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🎯 Overall
I’m a multi-skilled, curious and motivated person who learns fast and enjoys discovering new tasks.
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Idade
32
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Mais algumas informações
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Fumante
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Carteira de motorista
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Alergias
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Dietas especiais
Vegetarian
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Comentário
The team at the centre is welcoming, kind, and friendly. I shared many great moments with the staff, the other volunteers, and the regular … read more
Romain was very polite and friendly, and he will be missed!
I stayed in a mobile home provided by the charity alongside other Workaway volunteers. The accommodation was comfortable, well-furnished, and we were supplied with groceries.
My tasks were … read more
During my stay, I helped with renovation work such as painting, … read more
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Comentário
Essas classificações são opcionais e foram dadas junto com os comentários dos membros.A classificação média deixada por cada opção é exibida.
Comunicação:
(5.0)
Habilidades:
(5.0)
Seguiu as regras da casa:
(5.0)
The team at the centre is welcoming, kind, and friendly. I shared many great moments with the staff, the other volunteers, and the regular … read more
Romain was very polite and friendly, and he will be missed!
I stayed in a mobile home provided by the charity alongside other Workaway volunteers. The accommodation was comfortable, well-furnished, and we were supplied with groceries.
My tasks were … read more
During my stay, I helped with renovation work such as painting, … read more
The daily work mainly involved taking care of the animals at the sanctuary: donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, … read more
I especially enjoyed the location near the coast — it’s peaceful, quiet, and incredibly beautiful. The … read more