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We are a mature couple, hard working and motivated. interested in organic and sustainable ways of life. Eating healthy and nurturing our bodies from the inside out is really important to us, we eat a vegetarian diet.
We both enjoy yoga and are quite spiritual but not religious. We love to be outdoors, hiking, cycling and general appreciating nature.
Jade:
I love helping people and being a service to others.
I recently served at a Vipassana meditation centre, my role was head chef. With the help of the other volunteers we cooked healthy vegan food for 250 people every day. This was an amazing experience for me.
I have worked for many years with adults with mental health and learning disabilities, supporting them to live as independently as possible and achieve their dreams and goals.
For the past 6 years, I have worked at a specialist holiday company to lead holidays for vulnerable adults to visit new destinations both in UK and worldwide. For now its low season for my job, my opportunity to travel before I return to work.
I love to cook, hike, cycle, yoga and meditation.
In the past I volunteered in Kolkata at the Mother Teresa Missionary for the homeless and those in need. I found this experience rewarding to both myself and the community.
Neil:
I quit full time work at 39 to enrich my life with travelling and to have my own personal free time. Have always loved animals and spent time volunteering at an animal rescue where we rehabilated hedgehogs and found new homes for abandoned cats. I now work on some holidays with Jade for the specialist holiday company which I find very rewarding.
My previous work was in civil engineering where I was a Project Manager. After quitting work I used my construction skills to renovate three properties. I'm very handy and love having project to build! With jade's creative input I've recently finished converting a van into our dream campervan and we love exploring in it.
Similar to Jade, I also love to cook healthy food, learn new skills and different ways of living other than the routine 9 to 5. I'm a keen trail runner and cyclist and now enjoy slowing down on a walk since we started learning about foraging.Interests
MusicAstronomyCultureOutdoor activitiesPetsPlant careEvents & socialBeachFitnessDancingNatureCooking & foodWinter sportsSustainabilityWater sportsCampingMountainDIY & craftsCyclingHiking
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English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a FarmstayAnimal CareCharity WorkArt ProjectsSome knowledge of:
GardeningDIY and building projectsEco ProjectsHospitality/TourismLanguagesAble to teach about:
Being an elderly companionGeneral MaintenanceCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelping around the houseMore details about your skills
We are both eager to learn new skills.
Share veggie/ vegan recipes, love cooking.
Help with elderly, vulnerable adults.
Gardening
General maintenance, electrical.
Building, painting.
Share our knowledge on natural health.
Jade has lots of management experience, strong planning, marketing and motivational skills, she is very organised.Age
43 & 52
What else ...
We are very flexible, openminded people. We love to travel and immerse ourselves in new cultures.
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Driver's licence
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NoSpecial dietary requirements
We do not eat meat or fish.
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I spent nearly 2 weeks at the temple and could have easily stayed a lot longer.
On arrival i was told that I was able to participate as little or as much as I wanted in the programme.
I chose the opportunity to learn as much as possible about the Hare Krishna movement. I enjoyed waking early in the morning for meditation,… read more
WhilevI enjoyed grouting the floor tiles and making curtains for the other apartment.
We had plenty of free time to visit Guatape, Peñol & walks up to the replica.
Rob thanks for your… read more
(Sorry about the two old women gossiping Jade!)
Rob
Before we even met… read more
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I spent nearly 2 weeks at the temple and could have easily stayed a lot longer.
On arrival i was told that I was able to participate as little or as much as I wanted in the programme.
I chose the opportunity to learn as much as possible about the Hare Krishna movement. I enjoyed waking early in the morning for meditation,… read more
WhilevI enjoyed grouting the floor tiles and making curtains for the other apartment.
We had plenty of free time to visit Guatape, Peñol & walks up to the replica.
Rob thanks for your… read more
(Sorry about the two old women gossiping Jade!)
Rob
Before we even met… read more
As Mary mentioned we had a few hiccups with the water, this didn’t bother us at all. We where glad that we could help fix the problem and make improvements for future Workawayers.… read more
Our first day we were invited to a free capoeira lesson… read more
Our time with Hernan was one of the best so far in our trip, it felt more like visiting a friend than a workaway experience.
We loved collecting the wild mushrooms to dry, helping prepare the container for future guests.
You will enjoy the… read more