Abbey

United Kingdom
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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
France
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Description
Hi, I'm Abbey. I am a vet student from the UK, I have the month of August to travel around Europe on a budget so am looking to stay and work with hosts! I have completed two workaways before and am so thankful to have been left some wonderful reviews and I am still in contact with the family I stayed with 5 years ago.

I have experience with a variety of different animals, and love spending time with them! At home I own a german shepherd, and when I am away at university I volunteer for a german shepherd rescue, so I am comfortable working with large dogs with behavioural problems! I also own a beautiful young cat who has a very fun personality, and a golden oldie who loves nothing more than to sleep.
I have volunteered on a community farm for 8 years and completed numerous farm placements for university so feel I would be a good helping hand for anyone looking for some help.

I like to keep fit by playing netball with the university team, and I really love going bouldering in the evenings. I also like playing piano and am happy to teach people if they would like to learn! On the weekends, I go to the local beach and litter pick with friends before walking to the pub for a pint :)

I love learning and being around animals, I am also very keen to help out and can work either alone or as part of a team. I get on with tasks effectively and efficiently once shown what to do. I love to be busy and usually get up early to go climbing or walk my dog, so I am not afraid of hard work.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I learned some German in school and on exchanges so would love to pick this up again!
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
Animal Care
More details about your skills
- animal handling
- fit and healthy
- hands on attitude
- conscientious
- determined
Age
24
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
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7 Sep 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Abbey)

Abbey was a delightful, very talented young lady. She quickly slotted into her life with us completing numerous tasks, alone and with Carlotta, my other workaway. The animals all loved her, especially Molly. Abbey was only here for 2 weeks - it was not long enough! Thank for helping with the pond clearing, the plum harvest, logging, poo picking,… read more

(Excellent )

6 Sep 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Abbey)

It was an absolute pleasure to have Abbey with us. She was only there for a week and fitted in so quickly that we immediately wished she had more time with us. We found her to be so capable for a girl of her age, and her dedication to animals and learning about them is her primary focus. She used her initiative, took almost no training and was… read more

(Excellent )

4 Sep 2018

Left by Workawayer (Abbey) for host (Help us with our wedding, ...)

I couldn’t wish for any other family to stay with during my first workaway. Stacie and Poul quickly became my second parents, even though I only stayed for a week. There’s an amazingly friendly atmosphere in the house, with everyone chipping in to help each other. Stacie was more than happy to explain aspects of animal behaviour and it is clear… read more

(Excellent )

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