Amy

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  • Travel information

    I am currently

    Travelling

    My next destination:

    Highland, United Kingdom - from Mar 2024 until Nov 2025
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  • Description

    I signed up to work away in 2018 (different account) and had an amazing time travelling and volunteering in South America for 8 months.

    I love exploring, meeting new people, learning about different cultures and doing different jobs.

    My favourite activities are outdoor sports:
    Trekking, biking, climbing, swimming, skating, yoga..

    I'm very friendly and hard working with experience in:
    - hospitality: 6 years front and back, from cafes to to large weddings and Christmas parties, kitchen manager and front of house team leader. I have up to date qualifications.

    -administration:
    3 years, including time in the tourism industry. I have experienced using various computer programs and some social media marketing.

    - hotels
    I have worked as a housekeeper and receptionist

    - DIY
    I have done a lot of DIY projects and love to get involved with anything creative! I have done a lot of painting and decorating also.

    Festivals:
    - bar staff, production staff, artist liaison, back stage

    I am currently studying for my master's part-time, I'm studying computer science with data analytics. I also has an undergrad degree in Global development and sustainability.

  • Interests

    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
    Water sports
    Winter sports
    Van life
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Plant care
    Outdoor activities
    Mountain
    Languages
    Hitchhiking
    Hiking
    Gardening
    Events & social
    DIY & crafts
    Cycling
    Culture
    Cooking & food
    Camping

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  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    More details about my language interests
    Interested to learn new languages. I can speak a little Spanish

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Being an elderly companion
    Life at a Farmstay
    Animal Care

    Some knowledge of:  

    Gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
    Languages
    Art Projects
    Helping with Computers/ Internet
    Teaching

    Able to teach about:  

    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Eco Projects
    Helping around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Charity Work
  • More details about your skills

    I have about 6 years experience in hospitality, as a waitress, team leader/supervisor, bar, chef and events. I have worked and lived in hostels & hotels.

    I have about 3 years administration experience. Including receptionist.

    I studied global development & sustainability at university, I have a great interest in other countries.

    I have worked with NGOs in the UK and abroad.

    I love community projects and have experience running my own fundraisers.

    I have experience working in festivals, creative arts and music.

    I love travelling and have been to around 26 countries so far. I even once lived in a van & bus for a bit.

    I love painting, decorating, organising things, cleaning, gardening. I have painted murals and decorated houses. Can put up wallpaper. Always keen to make new things, carpentry etc.

  • Age

    27

  • What else ...

    I like to play chess, skate, ride bikes & swim.

  • Some more information

    • Smoker

    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies

    • Special dietary requirements

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