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Description
Hello there,
I have been a huge advocate for Workaway since I started using this platform over 8 years ago. I am a lover of cultural immersion, new experiences, and global community. Looking forward to connecting with fellow enthusiasts!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
More details about your skills
I am just finishing up my second year being the Manager of a cozy coffee shop in a little mountain town in California. I have spent several years working in customer service, cooking at a retreat center, and even performed in a few professional theater shows so I am very adaptable to many types of jobs and personalities. Through Workaway, I have also taught several English courses, helped build a hydroponics farm and maintained a vineyard, and worked at several hostels throughout Asia. I can also make killer chocolate chip pancakes.
Age
26
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Nope! I'm easy.Special dietary requirements
I enjoy anything and everything.
Feedback
28 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mel)
Melody was so much fun to have stay with us, always smiling and laughing! She helped me with many tasks including my shop, which she was great at especially with her past experience in hospitality. We had a great time together making sushi, going to a pub, seeing baby chickens, and much more. We were so happy with our time with Melody!
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Help in the countryside of ...)
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to stay with Naoko in her beautiful home. From cooking me incredible meals to teaching me how to make sushi, driving me into the city and letting me borrow her motorbike, Naoko is an incredible host and I felt very well taken care of during my stay.
The work itself was incredibly varied and very… read more
The work itself was incredibly varied and very… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Come explore Kyoto full of ...)
I was consistently pleasantly surprised by my experience at Santiago Guesthouse. From having an amazing staff apartment separate from the hostel with a full kitchen, to the easy workload that granted plenty of time off, to an incredible location—to say I’m sad to leave is an understatement.
While the work can be a bit sweaty, you’re only… read more
While the work can be a bit sweaty, you’re only… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Oct 2018
Left by host (Volunteer at a meditation ...) for Workawayer (Mel)
Melody's presence here was a delightful gift, and the whole community appreciate her uplifting spirit, diligent work ethic, and friendly attitude. She worked on many things during her eleven days here as we were preparing for one of our biggest events, and was always happy to help with whatever task was required. Even thought the conditions were… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Volunteer at a meditation ...)
My experience here was beyond anything I expected. The atmosphere, the classes, the people, the food. Everything was fantastic. Jeremy was incredibly gracious and really made an effort to make sure everyone was well-taken care of. The work was tough at times but at the end of the day you could rest knowing you did something meaningful. I genuinely… read more
(Excellent
)
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28 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mel)
Melody was so much fun to have stay with us, always smiling and laughing! She helped me with many tasks including my shop, which she was great at especially with her past experience in hospitality. We had a great time together making sushi, going to a pub, seeing baby chickens, and much more. We were so happy with our time with Melody!
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Help in the countryside of ...)
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to stay with Naoko in her beautiful home. From cooking me incredible meals to teaching me how to make sushi, driving me into the city and letting me borrow her motorbike, Naoko is an incredible host and I felt very well taken care of during my stay.
The work itself was incredibly varied and very… read more
The work itself was incredibly varied and very… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Come explore Kyoto full of ...)
I was consistently pleasantly surprised by my experience at Santiago Guesthouse. From having an amazing staff apartment separate from the hostel with a full kitchen, to the easy workload that granted plenty of time off, to an incredible location—to say I’m sad to leave is an understatement.
While the work can be a bit sweaty, you’re only… read more
While the work can be a bit sweaty, you’re only… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Oct 2018
Left by host (Volunteer at a meditation ...) for Workawayer (Mel)
Melody's presence here was a delightful gift, and the whole community appreciate her uplifting spirit, diligent work ethic, and friendly attitude. She worked on many things during her eleven days here as we were preparing for one of our biggest events, and was always happy to help with whatever task was required. Even thought the conditions were… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Volunteer at a meditation ...)
My experience here was beyond anything I expected. The atmosphere, the classes, the people, the food. Everything was fantastic. Jeremy was incredibly gracious and really made an effort to make sure everyone was well-taken care of. The work was tough at times but at the end of the day you could rest knowing you did something meaningful. I genuinely… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Help with vineyards in Texas ...)
I just finished my two week stay on the vineyard and I am overwhelmed by the wonderful experiences I had. Dan and Jeanie are incredibly driven people and it's remarkable to see how much they've accomplished in such little time. Easily some of the best hosts I've had yet.
I'm not going to lie, the work can be rough. The days often start early and… read more
I'm not going to lie, the work can be rough. The days often start early and… read more
(Very good
)
12 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mel)
HI Melody
Thank you a lot, As you wish, I have a good new now that I have another school in Sapa. Hope next time when you visit Viet Nam I can have at least 5 places like that.
Thanks so much that you come and help us, You are contributing a love to english for Vietnamese youth.
Wish you healthy and wealthy to continue traveling to the… read more
Thank you a lot, As you wish, I have a good new now that I have another school in Sapa. Hope next time when you visit Viet Nam I can have at least 5 places like that.
Thanks so much that you come and help us, You are contributing a love to english for Vietnamese youth.
Wish you healthy and wealthy to continue traveling to the… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Help motivate vietnamese ...)
I had such a wonderful experience working here. My is an incredible woman, completely driven and in love with her work and it shows in everything she does. I was very lucky to spend a week with her during my stay in Vietnam, and I couldn't have asked for better a better introduction to the country.
I stayed for a week and generally taught two… read more
I stayed for a week and generally taught two… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mel)
Melody was fantastic to have working on our project. Hard-working, fun and enthusiastic, she'd contribute great things to any endeavor.
(Excellent
)
15 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Help to create the country's ...)
Leaving this farm after three weeks of work (I had originally intended on staying for one), was a lot harder then I thought it'd be. I think very highly of Mervin and consider him a good friend and the family was equally as sweet, constantly going out of there way when they could.
Everyday was different and the work never felt unbearable,… read more
Everyday was different and the work never felt unbearable,… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Aug 2016
Left by host (Share your English skills at ...) for Workawayer (Mel)
I really my volunteer very much. Melody is a very good and helpful person in the world.
I wish God bless Melody forever.
Honestly,
KAMNAT
I wish God bless Melody forever.
Honestly,
KAMNAT
(Excellent
)
3 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Share your English skills at ...)
I stayed with Kamnat and his family for a week and I couldn't have been happier with my experience here. He is a generous man willing to accommodate to whatever needs you may have. He has put so much into the school and I was so lucky to be apart of the amazing things happening there.
During my time I taught the 3-6 year old's which was… read more
During my time I taught the 3-6 year old's which was… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
(Help out at a small guest ...)
The hostel itself was great and the work was easy, but the people I worked with were easily the highlight of my 2 week stay here. The hostel is a 10 minute walk to all of the popular malls, and there's a BTS station practically on their doorstep so you can head anywhere you'd like around the city. Trying to motivate myself to get out of the hostel… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mel)
She fitted right in, she has a strong personality and good judgment naturally she was very good member of the team. Sad to see you go but wish you all the best in your adventures ;) welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
)
