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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Virgin Islands (U.S.) - from Apr 2024 until Sep 2024 View all
Description
Life is too short to be shackled by fear. I am both student and teacher, just like everybody else :) there is so much out there to experience and i am grateful for the opportunity.
Interests
FarmingAdventure sportsAstronomyCultureOutdoor activitiesPlant careSustainabilityWater sportsSelf developmentYoga / WellnessFitnessGardeningHikingDancingCooking & foodBooksArchitectureBeachAnimals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
More details about your skills
I am a yoga teacher. I have helped teach English. I love to cook and am good at all sorts of physical labor.
Age
40
What else ...
I spent four months in South America last year and fell in love with the people and the culture. I would love to explore it more and it is important to me that I am able to give back while I am in my journey as well. I love new people, new food and new places. I am a better person for my experiences and I am so excited to be continuing on!! Much love!
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
I eat a plant based diet and I am happy to do my own cooking
Feedback
5 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
(Join a family living on an ...)
I was looking for the real deal where I could get dirty and feel like I learned legit skills. And people, now I can milk goats, herd them (as long as I let their cute border collie Emma do all the work) make cheese, make bread and identity more medicinal/ edible plants. Not only are Gerry, Marcella and Fem kind, they are super patient (important… read more
(Excellent
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5 Jan 2023
Left by host (Join a family living on an ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica is one of those volunteers that is at home, comfortable and competent after just arriving. Although she only stayed just two weeks she fitted into our family really quickly and it was great hosting her over Christmas and New Year.
When we asked her to do a task we knew it would be done with enthusiasm and a healthy dose of common sense.
We… read more
When we asked her to do a task we knew it would be done with enthusiasm and a healthy dose of common sense.
We… read more
(Excellent
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22 Oct 2022
Left by host (Help on arts and cultural ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
We were lucky to host Jessica for 3-4 Weeks at the project in Kasese, Western Uganda. We only expected a few hours of help as part of the exchange but she dedicated most of her day on ensuring the Elephant Coexistence beehive fences were all set up for our First pilot project in the community during her stay.
She is self motivated, and started… read more
She is self motivated, and started… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
(Help on arts and cultural ...)
I spent almost 3 weeks with Rita & Geoffrey and it was gangbusters from the beginning. We had decided to tackle a massive prototype fence installation project as a way of dissuading the elephants that live in the national park from coming over and midnight snacking on the various yummy crops growing there. If successful, they will commence… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Aug 2022
Left by host (Our foundation welcomes you ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
She was such a great improvement the school both educational, sports whereby she was in charge of physical education activities which involves dancing, jumping during break times for the kids, she was such a sweetheart to them. She also laid strategies concerning volunteers arrivals to know fully their purposes and activities of what the previous… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
(Our foundation welcomes you ...)
I spent a month with Masika and the school. This proved to be a really impactful time for me, I taught english, math and fitness (this was by far my favorite). The amount of time, effort and money Masika invests in this program is hard to put into words. She works full time as a nurse as somehow full time championing for her various projects. This… read more
(Excellent
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5 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
(Join a family living on an ...)
I was looking for the real deal where I could get dirty and feel like I learned legit skills. And people, now I can milk goats, herd them (as long as I let their cute border collie Emma do all the work) make cheese, make bread and identity more medicinal/ edible plants. Not only are Gerry, Marcella and Fem kind, they are super patient (important… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jan 2023
Left by host (Join a family living on an ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica is one of those volunteers that is at home, comfortable and competent after just arriving. Although she only stayed just two weeks she fitted into our family really quickly and it was great hosting her over Christmas and New Year.
When we asked her to do a task we knew it would be done with enthusiasm and a healthy dose of common sense.
We… read more
When we asked her to do a task we knew it would be done with enthusiasm and a healthy dose of common sense.
We… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Oct 2022
Left by host (Help on arts and cultural ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
We were lucky to host Jessica for 3-4 Weeks at the project in Kasese, Western Uganda. We only expected a few hours of help as part of the exchange but she dedicated most of her day on ensuring the Elephant Coexistence beehive fences were all set up for our First pilot project in the community during her stay.
She is self motivated, and started… read more
She is self motivated, and started… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
(Help on arts and cultural ...)
I spent almost 3 weeks with Rita & Geoffrey and it was gangbusters from the beginning. We had decided to tackle a massive prototype fence installation project as a way of dissuading the elephants that live in the national park from coming over and midnight snacking on the various yummy crops growing there. If successful, they will commence… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Aug 2022
Left by host (Our foundation welcomes you ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
She was such a great improvement the school both educational, sports whereby she was in charge of physical education activities which involves dancing, jumping during break times for the kids, she was such a sweetheart to them. She also laid strategies concerning volunteers arrivals to know fully their purposes and activities of what the previous… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
(Our foundation welcomes you ...)
I spent a month with Masika and the school. This proved to be a really impactful time for me, I taught english, math and fitness (this was by far my favorite). The amount of time, effort and money Masika invests in this program is hard to put into words. She works full time as a nurse as somehow full time championing for her various projects. This… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Jul 2022
Left by host (Enjoy helping at our ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
😊😊We were blessed to haved stayed with sweet Jessica❤️ for 3 weeks and it was such an amazing, unforgettable and great experience for us and the kids. She was soo..helpfull around the house and super active in the library. She taught the Elephants, she was so creative with study materials and made learning very easy for them. She was Soo..… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
(Enjoy helping at our ...)
Ah people… where to start…. I have had the fantastic luck of using Workaway for awhile and having great experiences. I can honestly say this was one of, if not the best. Janet and Esther are sincere, dedicated, genuine and open to insights and advice. The children at the school would be receiving literally zero education if it wasn’t for this… read more
(Excellent
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11 May 2022
Left by host (Help on a traditional farm ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica was an amazing addition to our Maasai community, as a hardworking “ready for anything” team player as well as a deeply caring and respectful soul who genuinely cares about everything she is and does and each person she meets. She was always open to the different ceremonies, rituals, practices of the Maasai, which allowed for a real… read more
(Excellent
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7 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
(Help on a traditional farm ...)
No matter what else happens in my travels, this will absolutely be one of the highlights. I stayed here for one month and it was amazing… and also hard work. Be prepared to have structure, an outlined planned and contribute in a meaningful way. There were many opportunities to learn about Maasai culture, make new friends and be invited into the… read more
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2022
Left by host (Tree planting initiative in ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica is a wonderful and kind person. She has a go-getter attitude and is always motivated and willing to help with literally any task that you give her! She is very knowledgable about many different types of plants and trees and their uses and shared a lot of valuable knowledge with us. She also has a great personality, gets along well with… read more
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
(Tree planting initiative in ...)
I spent 4 weeks here and it was the most amazing time. Erik and Anna couldn't have been more helpful. Anna was the person who mostly ran point for me as far as helping coordinate things farther out then Erik helped me figure out rides and all the logistics upon arrival. The farm has been in Erik's family for a long time and is slowly being brought… read more
(Excellent
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22 Nov 2018
Left by host (Looking for help at the ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica has a lot of energy and a good working attitude, she stayed for two weeks and helped us during the renovation of the house and the hostel, she is good painting the walls and is very efficient.
We had good fun together. Hope you continue with nice trips.
We had good fun together. Hope you continue with nice trips.
(Excellent
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20 Nov 2018
Left by host (Foundation volunteers, ...) for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jess was a great addition to the team. She stayed for around a month, teaching yoga and working on the bar, plus painting and decorating (ask her to do that, she LOVES it!). Jess is good fun, with a wicked sense of humour and a great character to have around. Thanks again for all the hard work, especially during maintenance week. Safe travels,… read more
(Excellent
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