Edith

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Teaching English, Spanish, French
Mentoring (beginning) teachers
Helping with writing documents, reports, etc.
Looking after, play and explore with children
Renovations/building
Farm work
Hostel work

Description

After working for 105 days as a volunteer English teacher on Peace Boat, I want to continue traveling around the world doing volunteer work.
Except for being a qualified English teacher who mostly taught to adult refugees and migrants in Australia, I used to buy, renovate and sell houses as well as create (organic) vegetable gardens.
In my 20's, I learned French in France and Spanish in Spain. I studied at university in the Netherlands, since my father is Dutch, and speak therefore Dutch and German.
When my son and daughter were young , I first managed a backpacker's hostel in Darwin and later had a family daycare at home to be able to work around or with my children. In the daycare facility, I looked after babies and toddlers between 8 months and 4 years old.
I enjoy physical work and have picked fruit and done farm work in different parts of the world. I also love skiing and sailing and have been an instructor for both.
However, what I like most is exploring different cultures in a way that is helpful and has depth. I am open to all experiences and appreciate good conversations, learning about different life styles and being part of projects.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I have taught English and Spanish as a second language and have enough knowledge to teach French. I'm always interested in learning other languages.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

Teaching/conversation in English, Spanish, French
Mentoring (beginning) teachers
Helping with writing documents, reports, essays, etc.
Looking after children: play and explore with them
Building/renovations: painting, simple carpentry, simple brick work, tiling.
Preparing soil for crops, sowing, harvesting, weeding
Looking after animals like dogs, cats, chickens, goats, horses
Working in a hostel in reception or as a manager
Cooking, cleaning, organising

Age

56

What else ...

I consider myself a lifelong learner and am always ready for anything new you can teach me. On the other hand, I might be helpful with knowledge and skills that you can use. I love long lunches/dinners with good conversations and exotic/exciting foods and am happy to help in the kitchen to prepare them.

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements