Carol Ann

Canada
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Hello, I’m currently at home in Montreal. I would like to practice my Spanish if anyone wants to meet up . I can teach English or French in exchange.
Description
I have recently retired from over 30 years working for Canada Post as a letter carrier. I am physically fit, used to walking in all kinds of weather. I have enjoyed meeting the many customers that I have encountered in different parts of Montreal. I am fluently bilingual, English and French (spoken and written) and I am looking to improve my Spanish skills. I have hosted young international students for the last ten years, helping them learn English and French. I have many skills, including cooking, baking, cleaning, sewing, gardening and have done many home improvement projects myself. I also have experience in restoring furniture and painting. I am used to using power tools, and have a general knowledge of how to fix things.
I am new to Workaway and wish to share a cultural exchange in another country while offering my set of skills.
Interests
Nature
Art & design
Events & social
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Plant care
Pets
Movies & TV
Hiking
Languages
Gardening
Fitness
Dancing
Culture
Cycling
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Charity work
Books
Beach
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I would like to learn Spanish, I understand quite a bit but I need practice speaking it. I would like to stay with a family helping them improve their English or French.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Languages
Art Projects
More details about your skills
I have a valid driver license. I have a valid criminal background check.
I am a good organizer, as an example, events, outings, games, art projects.
I enjoy cooking and baking. I love the outdoors, hiking and walking.
I love animals and am willing to pet sit and house sit.
Age
60
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
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28 Mar 2023

Left by host (Help at an artsy beachfront ...) for Workawayer ()

Carol Ann was here last year and was such a pleasure that we invited her back this March! She was a hard worker and a real team player. Carol is a huge animal lover and was great with both the cats and dogs. She was keen to get involved with the other projects going on around the property too. I cannot recommend Carol enough as a workawayer, and… read more

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14 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at an artsy beachfront ...)

This was my first workaway and it was a memorable experience. Loved, loved helping out with the cats and dogs , enjoyed meeting the other volunteers , the work was easy and the schedule flexible.
Will and Dani were excellent managers, very helpful with any concerns or questions about all and everything!!!
Linda, the host , is inspirational,… read more

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7 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help out at my Florida condo ...)

I stayed 5 weeks at Renee’s place and it was such a wonderful experience. Renee was welcoming and treated me like a family member right from the beginning in her beautiful home. I enjoyed learning some new painting techniques, we had great conversations, she’s a great tour guide, we had some beautiful walks along the beach and in her… read more

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14 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Carol stayed for 5 weeks and they went by too fast! It was such a pleasure hosting her. She has a calm, grounded nature and a kind heart and is smart and funny, easy to get along with all people and pets, clean, quiet, friendly and trustworthy.
She was open to supporting us in many different tasks like cleaning or artsy type, and was wonderful… read more

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26 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help a small non-profit NGO ...)

I helped out in February while I was on vacation in Ecuador. I enjoyed playing wth the kids and I got to practice my Spanish also. The children are very welcoming and love attention so very easy to entertain them. San Vicente is a small village on the coast with miles of beaches , friendly locals and very safe.
Merci Martine pour l’opportunité de… read more

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