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Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish, French
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I'm an expedition guide (mainly Antarctica) and on my time off love I love to sail, travel off the beaten track and volunteer in animal conservation
Maria is looking to meet other workawayers
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We enjoy being part of the local community and are happy to help with all things in every day life. Our skills are teaching, social work, DIY and design, gardening, animal care, creative crafts.
Wendy & Marco (Jacobus Marinus) are looking to meet other workawayers
about 49 minutes ago
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about 7 days ago
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Hello! My name is Fernanda, and I am Franco-Mexican (originally from Mexico but I’ve spent almost half of my life living in France). I have a cheerful personality, a little reserved at first, but once I feel more comfortable, my curiosity and sense of humor shine through. I worked for several years in NGOs in both France and Mexico, tackling a wide variety of topics ranging from fair trade and supporting small producers to the economic integration of refugees. This past year, I decided to take a break from work to train in energy-efficient home renovation, with a focus on addressing energy poverty. I have always had a strong interest in heritage (both tangible and intangible), and I would love to contribute to revitalizing small towns and historic city centers through the sustainable renovation of their old houses and buildings, particularly from a self-renovation perspective. I believe this is a great way to build community and integrate new members into it. I love traveling, discovering new cultures, and learning languages (even if just a few words). One of my goals is to explore new places while simultaneously learning about traditional construction and renovation techniques unique to each location. The second is to continue learning more about the cultures and people who inhabit the places I visit, while also sharing some of what I have learned throughout my life. All of this, along with many other topics, is what makes me happy!
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Share your skills and knowledge with students at our non-profit boarding school in Ærøskøbing, Denmark
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Hello everyone, I'm Federica, I am 28 years old and I live in Italy, specifically in Abruzzo. I recently decided to leave my job, after 9 years in the office I realized that I need to discover the world, 2025 will be a year dedicated to travel and new experiences. I am an opened-minded person, I adapt to situations and I like meeting new people, new cultures and traditions. I love traveling and discovering new places. I have an intermediate level of English, I'm studying to reach an higher level and I would like to use Workaway also to improve my knowledge of this language, as well as making new friends, offering my help and increasing my cultural level. Nice to meet you!
Federica Adina is looking for a travel buddy
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