Alissa

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Description

Hi, my name is Alissa! (she/her) I recently graduated college with an environmental studies degree and minors in writing and food systems. I am really excited to pursue some post-grad travel to further explore my interests and learn about new places.

I love spending time outside, whether it's gardening, hiking, biking, running, etc. I especially enjoy making connections with new people and learning from those around me. I recently participated in a study abroad program in Tanzania, which further piqued my curiosity to travel and explore new places and cultures. Happy to connect with hosts and other workawayers!

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Swahili (Kiswahili): Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am always really interested in learning new languages, and improving the ones I have some knowledge of. I would especially like to work on my Spanish!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Charity Work

Art Projects

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Teaching

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Gardening

More details about your skills

I am an experienced gardener and have also worked on a couple different organic farms over the years which involved vegetable production, a dairy herd, pigs, poultry and laying hens, etc.

As a passionate writer, I enjoy creative writing and am happy to contribute to a variety of written pieces such as blogs or informational material for a website/social media.

I have extensive customer service experience from working at a grocery store and also at a restaurant. So this could translate to many tasks, such as guest interaction at a hostel. I also have done babysitting for years, so I am comfortable working with young kids.

My degree in environmental studies has given me a passion for sustainability, so I am interested in activities like green building and clean energy--and I'm eager to learn more about real life application of these! Through my study abroad program, I am familiar working with diverse populations and community members to better understand their experiences and needs. I also have experience with youth mentorship, particularly in an outdoor education setting. Overall, I am excited to contribute my skills and I'm very open to learning new things!

Age

22

What else ...

I am a pretty mellow person who loves to relax with a book, write poems, practice yoga, or get lost in my thoughts during a run. Food brings me an immense amount of joy and so learning the cuisine of a new place would be great!

I value open and clear communication, kindness, respect, intentionality, and being a good listener. I look forward to meaningful connections and conversations with fellow travelers and hosts!

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Gluten (wheat, barley, rye)

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  Special dietary requirements
  I follow a strict gluten free diet (no wheat, barley, or rye). But other grains like corn and rice are great!