Maxine

United Kingdom
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I am currently
Travelling
Description
Hi, my name is Maxine and I have been traveling for the last 18 months both house-sitting and helping with various projects around Costa Rica and New Zealand. I am presently house-sitting for a family who has been traveling through Europe for the last 6 months and looking after their small holding and various animals.
I am passionate about giving back to our motherland and assisting in doing whatever I can to support her healing.
I am excited to start the next chapter of my adventure and looking forward to meeting new people and putting my talents to full use.
Having been a single mum and running my own businesses, mentoring/ coaching, investing, and property development, I am self-sufficient, flexible, open-minded, adaptable, reliable, and capable.
Interests
Adventure sports
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Languages
History
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Fashion or beauty
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Books
Beach
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
I am currently learning Spanish and Portuguese and would be keen to practice them where possible. I am happy to teach English
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
My skills are pretty diverse. I love gardening, pets, getting things organized, and designing - I have a good eye for styling and utilising spaces both indoors and outdoors. My property development has developed good practical skills. I am fit, strong, keen, and able with a quick mind that likes to get involved and make things happen. I like to leave things as I find them or in a better state. I am good in the office and practical on the land and in the house.
Age
61
What else ...
I love walking/hiking, running, cycling, horse riding, swimming, snorkeling, diving, water skiing, reading, yoga, breathwork, investing, studying and just being.

I am interested in the functioning of the body both physically and energetically. I'm very passionate about bringing a better way of living for all humanity.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian / pescatarian

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9 Jun 2025

Left by host (Help a family with a home ...) for Workawayer ()

Maxine has been an absolute marvel over the past two weeks, taking care of the house and the kids with a level of grace, competence, and warmth that would leave even Mary Poppins in awe. Her presence has been a blessing, effortlessly managing the day-to-day while creating a calm, nurturing, and joy-filled atmosphere in our home.
Her way with the… read more

(Excellent )

30 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Family welcoming pet sitting, ...)

I spent a fabulous 2 months with Trish and Lara and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I was made to feel like a part of the family and my accommodation was perfect. There were several projects requiring attention and I was given free rein to implement them in my own time along with a lot of freedom to utilise my skills and creativity. There is a bike… read more

(Excellent )

31 May 2024

Left by host (Help with collaborative ...) for Workawayer ()

Maxine was supposed to come mainly to look after house and animals, but because my holiday was cancelled due to an accident, she effortlessly switched to an all-round workawayer. The finishing work inside the house was yet to begin and in that she meant a lot like refurbishing old wooden floors, painting walls and all the little details she liked… read more

(Excellent )

31 May 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with collaborative ...)

I stayed with Helena for just over 3 weeks and had an amazing experience. Helena made me feel very welcome and was mindful in her requests for duties to be performed. I was originally house sitting but due to an incident, Helena was unable to take her vacation and asked if I would be able to assist her in getting around which I was happy to do.… read more

(Excellent )

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9 Jun 2025

Left by host (Help a family with a home ...) for Workawayer ()

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30 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Family welcoming pet sitting, ...)

(Excellent)

31 May 2024

Left by host (Help with collaborative ...) for Workawayer ()

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31 May 2024

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(Excellent)

21 Nov 2023

Left by host (Spend time in peaceful ...) for Workawayer ()

Maxine was incredible with my parents and a very hard worker. She would work more than necessary and I often had to get her to stop.

Drilled things in the walls as well as cleaning, cooking, other tasks, driving.

She was fantastic with the dogs while I was away.

(Very good)

17 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Spend time in peaceful ...)

This was my first work away and it was a great 3 week experience. Polly and Tony are exceptional people, we had many great laughs and spent a lot of time shopping, cooking, cleaning, and gardening as well as doing some crafts with Polly who is exceptionally talented and very humble about her beautiful quilts and sewing. Neri and I carried out some… read more

(Excellent)

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