Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Heading to Indonesia and Australia
My next destination:
Indonesia - from Sep 2025 until Oct 2025 View all
Description
Hi. I'm Outi from Finland. Just reached my retirement age and now at home in Finland. In late September heading to Indonesia, then to Thailand
and in December to Australia, very likely to Adelaide and Melbourne. To Tasmania in late January 2026.
I have been working for the humanitarian NGO for the last 30 years and now happy to have more time for myself. I like gardening, nature, animals and decoration such as painting walls. I'm pretty good in organizing many thing, whether kitchen cupboards or warehouse.
I often dream of sunbathing on the beach, but I bored less than 10 minutes. I rather do something small. Thats why I find Work Away perfect for me.
In 2023 I joint the Trusted House sitting and took care of fur animals in two places in England and two in Portugal. Spring 2024 I spent 3 months in Australia doing mainly Work Away, but also two house sitting.
In Finland I did Pawshake, so I took care of cats and dogs in my own house during summer 2024.
September 2024 to April 2025 I travelled in Australia and New Zealand.
Interests
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Vegetarian or vegan
Farming
Culture
Events & social
Music
Plant care
Cooking & food
Hiking
Charity work
Water sports
Sustainability
Pets
Gardening
Dancing
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Nature
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
More details about your skills
I was the head of the volunteer center for ten years and had to deal with variety of different people, run small coffee place and op shop, organizing events and trips, writing reports and keeping accounts and most of all, supporting the clients, volunteers and long term unemployed people working in the center.
Last 20 years i have done puchacing for the international NGO.
Pretty good in many practical skills like painting.
Age
62
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
HorsesSpecial dietary requirements
Feedback
24 Feb 2025
Left by host (Enjoy adventures and join us ...) for Workawayer ()
We have no hesitation at all in recommending Outi to anyone who is lucky enough to hear from her. She was a total pleasure to have around and she is a hard worker. We had great chats and the dogs absolutely loved her! Wishing you the very best Outi for your ongoing travels!
(Excellent
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19 Jan 2025
Left by host (Help our friendly family with ...) for Workawayer ()
We had a wonderful month with Outi in October 2024.
As much as we love hosting young people with all their youthful energy , it was so wonderful to have someone with so much life experience to come and stay with us.
Outi is amazing, highly organised and principled, and yet curious and flexible, she was able to go with the flow in our sometimes… read more
As much as we love hosting young people with all their youthful energy , it was so wonderful to have someone with so much life experience to come and stay with us.
Outi is amazing, highly organised and principled, and yet curious and flexible, she was able to go with the flow in our sometimes… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Dec 2024
Left by host (Eco-earth brick home set in a ...) for Workawayer ()
It was a pleasure to have Outi - she is mature and sees what needs to be done. The garden on my roof was much improved after her mammoth effort there. She had a swim in the pool under the waterfall and really appreciated the natural surroundings. We had a Finnish heritage in common, plus I learned a lot about her African experiences.
Outi is… read more
Outi is… read more
(Excellent
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22 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Eco-earth brick home set in a ...)
Esther is living in the paradise. The area and house are so beautiful, that I was almost speechless. Lovely details everywhere. And how many people would have their own waterfall where you can swim?
I did weeding at the green roof, so the views were stunning. I had my own room and bathoom. Ester bought bread and dairy products for me and she made… read more
I did weeding at the green roof, so the views were stunning. I had my own room and bathoom. Ester bought bread and dairy products for me and she made… read more
(Excellent
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Feedback
24 Feb 2025
Left by host (Enjoy adventures and join us ...) for Workawayer ()
We have no hesitation at all in recommending Outi to anyone who is lucky enough to hear from her. She was a total pleasure to have around and she is a hard worker. We had great chats and the dogs absolutely loved her! Wishing you the very best Outi for your ongoing travels!
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2025
Left by host (Help our friendly family with ...) for Workawayer ()
We had a wonderful month with Outi in October 2024.
As much as we love hosting young people with all their youthful energy , it was so wonderful to have someone with so much life experience to come and stay with us.
Outi is amazing, highly organised and principled, and yet curious and flexible, she was able to go with the flow in our sometimes… read more
As much as we love hosting young people with all their youthful energy , it was so wonderful to have someone with so much life experience to come and stay with us.
Outi is amazing, highly organised and principled, and yet curious and flexible, she was able to go with the flow in our sometimes… read more
(Excellent)
30 Dec 2024
Left by host (Eco-earth brick home set in a ...) for Workawayer ()
It was a pleasure to have Outi - she is mature and sees what needs to be done. The garden on my roof was much improved after her mammoth effort there. She had a swim in the pool under the waterfall and really appreciated the natural surroundings. We had a Finnish heritage in common, plus I learned a lot about her African experiences.
Outi is… read more
Outi is… read more
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Eco-earth brick home set in a ...)
Esther is living in the paradise. The area and house are so beautiful, that I was almost speechless. Lovely details everywhere. And how many people would have their own waterfall where you can swim?
I did weeding at the green roof, so the views were stunning. I had my own room and bathoom. Ester bought bread and dairy products for me and she made… read more
I did weeding at the green roof, so the views were stunning. I had my own room and bathoom. Ester bought bread and dairy products for me and she made… read more
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Growing veggies and house ...)
I stayed at Sarah's place for 5 days with my broken shoulder. She accepted that before my arrival. There were lots of things to and I felt bad because I was not able to do much. She is a strong and independant lady and I was suprised what she has gone through in her life. However she is very warm and sensitive person as well when you get to know… read more
(Very good)
13 Dec 2024
Left by host (Growing veggies and house ...) for Workawayer ()
Outi stayed for a short time, but left a remarkable positive attitude to helping me and enjoying my company. Gem is a word easily used to describe her.
Thankyou for your time with me, sad it was not longer and more interesting to learn more about this remarkable place where forests from Gondwanaland still exist.
Happy travels.
Sarah
Thankyou for your time with me, sad it was not longer and more interesting to learn more about this remarkable place where forests from Gondwanaland still exist.
Happy travels.
Sarah
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2024
Left by host (Off-Grid experience in ...) for Workawayer ()
When Outi arrived we went through the list of tasks to see if she had a preference. She is a keen painter so we ticked that one and we both agreed working on the fire pit area would be a great project. Outi can work very comfortably independently and is an absolute pleasure to have around as she is so easy to get along with and also has great… read more
(Excellent)
20 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Off-Grid experience in ...)
Suse is a wonderful person. If you believe in angels on earth, so she might be one of them. Very kind and positive person, who often smiles and hugs people. She just makes people around happy by being herself.
Suse is living in the very remote area, so there is no public transportation near by. She picked me up from one of the small towns and… read more
Suse is living in the very remote area, so there is no public transportation near by. She picked me up from one of the small towns and… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2024
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(A little patch of paradise, ...)
The winery is a beautiful place. Pam and Murray welcomed me heartly to their everyday life. They are really lovely couple living in a charming house. I had my own room with private toilet and shower.
I was mainly working in the garden and had a chance to participate wine tasting and curry night with their friends. I learnt a lot of ecofriendly… read more
I was mainly working in the garden and had a chance to participate wine tasting and curry night with their friends. I learnt a lot of ecofriendly… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Outi was an absolute pleasure to host. She is kind, considerate and helpful (without being interfering) and yet had a great sense of independance and adventure. We admire her spirit and courage, and very much appreciated all the help she gave particularly at a very delicate time with the severe illness of one of our little dogs. And the bonus was… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Stay at our permaculture ...)
Crystal water area is a beautiful and remote area which means very peaceful staying. Izabelle is very nice host and most of the time I worked together with her. That was great, we had nice conversation during the days and I learnt new things about permaculture. My work included weeding, planting, painting and cleaning up goats' living area. I also… read more
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2024
Left by host (Stay at our permaculture ...) for Workawayer ()
Outi is a gem of a woman. I really enjoyed her presence here and miss her already. She is very attuned to what is needed in the environment or task and is so generous in offering suggestions or taking initiative to make things as good as possible. Her thoroughness and attention to detail meant all the tasks she was given she did so well, including… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2024
Left by host (Help us create a self ...) for Workawayer ()
It was a pleasure to have Outi stay with us. Outi helped us with sanding, painting, weeding, prorogating and planting. We made lots of progress with our projects. There was a lot to learn about different weeds however Outi took this in her stride. Outi was always cheerful, thought about the task she was doing and got it done. She asked questions… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us create a self ...)
Amazing place and wondefull people. I just loved to be in this place.
Heather and Hugh are very nice people and it was so easy to communicate with them. Days were well organized and suited me well. Breakfast after 7, work started 8 and ended at 1:30. Around 10:30 we had about half an hour break. It was great that Heather and Hugh were also working… read more
Heather and Hugh are very nice people and it was so easy to communicate with them. Days were well organized and suited me well. Breakfast after 7, work started 8 and ended at 1:30. Around 10:30 we had about half an hour break. It was great that Heather and Hugh were also working… read more
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2024
Left by host (Be part of our emerging ...) for Workawayer ()
If any hosts are fortunate to host Outi, you won't ever want her to leave, other than to wish her a wonderful new adventure. Outi is one of the most considerable, capable, inclusive person I have had the pleasure to meet.
Outi is patient, kind, loving and nurturing. Testament to the care of others, Outi brought a couple of other volunteers to my… read more
Outi is patient, kind, loving and nurturing. Testament to the care of others, Outi brought a couple of other volunteers to my… read more
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Be part of our emerging ...)
Amanda is a loving and caring person and we had great time together. Unfortunately she was very busy with many projects and Blue Mountain Edible Garden Trial was coming and her garden was part of that. She also help others a lot.
I stayed at Amanda's place only for one week because I had agreed to go somewhere else. It would have been my pleasure… read more
I stayed at Amanda's place only for one week because I had agreed to go somewhere else. It would have been my pleasure… read more
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2024
Left by host (Help needed organising and ...) for Workawayer ()
Outi was amazing, she just naturally knew what needed to be done and did it, my garden and linen closet have never looked better, she was great company, joined in on all the fun activities with me and the other housemates. Outi has lots of stories to tell of her travels and life in interesting countries around the world, I can highly recommend her… read more
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help needed organising and ...)
Hi. I stayed with Kari for 10 nice days and it was fun. She is a real personality with very warm heart, but she is also very crazy in a good way. I get along with her very well and so did the others in the house. She shouts a lot, but that is part of her humor🙂.
Every morning I went to swim with her and then did some gardening. Narrabeen Beach is… read more
Every morning I went to swim with her and then did some gardening. Narrabeen Beach is… read more
(Excellent)
