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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Japan - from Jan 2025 until Dec 2025 View all
Description
My name is Elina, I’m 21 years old.
I’m currently living in the south west of France, in a pretty town called Périgueux !
I just finished my bachelor's degree in Archaeological Sciences and I’m working part-time in a dog shelter.
I’m passionned in learning new languages. I speak fluent English and conversational Italian, German and French sign language.
I have been studying Japanese since last year.
like to travel and meet new people !
I have had the chance to visit many countries such as the Czech Republic, Iceland, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, England, Ireland, Norway and Spain.
I enjoy spending my time with my family and playing with children.
I absolutely love pets ! I have one dog and two cats.
I do a lot of volunteering in my free time.
I was a volunteer for the Paris Paralympic Games.
I’m also volunteering at Unadev (National Union of the Blind and Visually Impaired) in Bordeaux and in an animal shelter in my hometown (the same as my part-time job).
I have a positive personality, I love meeting new people around the world ! 😊
I’m always happy to help you !
Looking forward to meeting you !
Interests
Hiking
Beach
Nature
Languages
Books
Mountain
Camping
Gardening
History
Cooking & food
Culture
Cycling
Charity work
Pets
Outdoor activities
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Japanese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I want to improve my Japanese and learn lots of other new languages! I can teach you : French, English and Italian.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
General Maintenance
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
More details about your skills
In Italy, I have participated in volunteer activities like gardening, house tasks and childcare.
As an employee at the S.P.A. de Périgueux, I ensure good living conditions for animals and their education (behavioral reeducation to encourage their adoption). I also have to ensure welfare and monitor animal health.
I also did an internship in service at a Club House of the Périgueux Golf Club.
Since I graduated in archeology, I am confident in my physical strength.
I also have digital skills like Word processing software, video editing, photo processing, drawing.
Age
21
What else ...
I would love to share my culture with you. France has lovely traditions and famous dishes and desserts!
I really like playing, whether board games or others.
I’m interested in photography, drawing, reading, hiking and visiting museums.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Only pollen but I have medical treatment.Special dietary requirements
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This is the best Workaway I did so far.
The work was always interesting and I learned a lot of things. We do so many things that the day goes by very quickly ! The main task is taking care of the animals and everyday you get some various tasks such as… read more
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This is the best Workaway I did so far.
The work was always interesting and I learned a lot of things. We do so many things that the day goes by very quickly ! The main task is taking care of the animals and everyday you get some various tasks such as… read more
