Maria

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Helloo! from Maria. Hope you are well. Here is a little about me:

I am easy-going, practical, inventive, and I care.

You can have a look at my art :) https://mariavanikova.wixsite.com/portfolio

Last month I permanently moved out of the country where I lived for 9 years - now my future is open.

Meditation and all that comes with those worlds takes up a large space in my life. I enjoy long interesting conversations. Love singing, though usually just for myself. I like playing with animals and seeing plants grow.

My other passion is health, particularly nutrition. For years I experimented with various ways of eating (fasting, vegan, vegetation, keto, low carb, etc.) and along the way learned a fair amount of recipes which I am happy to share. I like exercising (especially running and yoga).

For volunteering - I enjoy being busy and useful, work well with others as well as alone, keen to learn new things. I am good with practical daily tasks around the house. You can rely on me to do a good job I hope. I feel at home in nature and with nature (I was a girl scout since 4 years old, hehe). I have had amazing volunteer and travel experiences via different programmes (Workaway, WWOOF, Work & Travel, local projects etc.) I wrote down some of my background in the skills section. I love exploring different lifestyles people have created for themselves by joining them.

For travel buddies - Sometimes travelling with another person is more than double the fun than alone. If you are nearby, let me know!

I want to be a part of this world. So many experiences available every day.

Things close to my heart:

houseplants-Ricky Martin-dad jokes-One Hundred Years of Solitude-healing through body movement-summer storms-Aquarius&Leo-experimenting with new foods-Slovak scrabble (I am good at it but not the English version annoyingly!!) and Slovak folk-otherworldly experiences-early morning train rides-Father Ted-doing yoga alone in my flat-Led Zeppelin-coconut water with frozen blueberries-feeling proud-Alice in Chains-writing and drawing in my sketchbook while waiting for my flight-my sketchbook-skincare-Beck/FatboiSlim/BeastieBoys-meditating and energy shifts-rich natural fabrics-playing guitar and singing folk songs-exercising-mountains-some fairytales-my CDs-collecting herbs when walking around and using them in recipes-rich fabrics-Lords of Acid-listening to podcasts (sometimes)-Fleabag-printmaking and especially etching-Psychedellic Breaks & Nuggets mixtape by Dexter-celebrity crush on Jemima Kirke-celebrity crush on Villanelle-patchouli shampoo bar-Gaslight movie (1940)-my friends-INTP-Für Elise as the last song I remember how to play on a piano-Air (the French band)-Naïve. Super book-cathedrals when visiting new city-Monty Python-salsa and bellydance-Kung Fu Panda and Legend of Mulan-candles made of honeycomb-Scissor Sisters-my late beloved pet rat Rasputin-rosa canina-spending time with people and goodness and the feeling of fresh

One day I would like to write a book. I am learning how to film and edit videos. Maybe website building.

I enjoy both company and also solitude. Noisy places are not good for me.

Thank you for your time looking at my profile! Have a lovely day.

Interests

Languages spoken

Czech: Fluent
English: Fluent
Slovak: Fluent
German: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Teaching

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

More details about your skills

Cooking, cleaning, admin, art, gardening, babysitting, works around the house, farm work, pet sitting, house sitting, language exchange.


Experience

Farm worker - 4 months volunteering on an organic herb farm (Portugal) and 2 weeks animal farm (Sweden)

Admin - 5 years' work experience as a secretary, complex diary management, coordinating papers, managing inner operations (UK)

House renovation - building self-sustainable houses using eco-friendly materials (Portugal)
and various DYI house projects (Slovakia) and working projects for an old settlement (France)

English teacher volunteer - teaching English to refugees and asylum seekers (UK)

Youth leader - developed 6 month art project with kids at local community centre (UK)

Assisted living facility helper - retirement home volunteer helping elderly people with daily activities (Slovakia)

Activity leader - 4 month Work & Travel placement in recreation department in a large hotel (USA)

Receptionist/Waitress/Cleaner/Cafe - various jobs (Slovakia and UK)

Art projects - studying art, making art, exhibiting, working in galleries, graphic design, curatorial (Slovakia, UK, Spain)

Art teacher - art lessons volunteering for people with disabilities (UK)

Babysitting - family, friends and friends of friends' kids ranging from 1-12yo (Slovakia)

Mountain volunteer (High Tatras) - mainly picking up litter after tourists left for the day, minor repairs (Slovakia)

Age

30

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
  no