Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
I am all about adventures! Wanna go into the local town and go dancing? I'm down. Wanna go for a hike through the local forest? If we have a guide I'll be there lol! I'm down for it all :)
My next destination:
Spain View all
Description
Hey there :)
My name is Dakota Rhae. I'm a fun-loving, creative 27-year-old from the Bronx, New York!
A little bit about me: I am of Dutch and Jamaican heritage and love hailing from both countries. I speak fluent Dutch (along with English, American Sign Language, and beginner Spanish) and I just received European citizenship in 2023! I love to travel, sing, dance, paint, crochet, read, write, and go on any type of adventure.
I have been on a healing journey to find the most ease and happiness since I quit being a professional model in 2020. I found that after nearly a decade of working in a toxic industry, I had developed a lot of unresolved trauma, on top of unsustainable consumer behaviors.
I healed a lot through therapy, yoga, and dance, but I fear there is still something missing; A sense of purpose perhaps.
Although I received my 500-hour Yoga Teacher Certification, and am currently working as a babysitter in New York City, I feel as though there is so much more I want to learn and experience.
I want to learn more about herbology, homeopathic remedies, and regenerative agriculture. I truly believe that humanity must listen and learn from Indigenous people on how to sustainably coexist with the Earth if we are to remedy the climate crisis.
My goal for joining WorkAway is to travel and learn from new people who are more knowledgeable than I am, to make genuine friendships, and to gain lifelong experiences working towards making the world a better place.
With the current political climate in the USA, I'd like to get to traveling as soon as possible! My home country has started to feel less and less safe for a queer black girl like me. I hope to find spaces that are accepting, loving, and safe worldwide!
I look forward to meeting everyone and learning about your beautiful cultures!
With Love,
Dakota
Interests
Writing
Music
Plant care
Photography
Movies & TV
Hiking
Charity work
Events & social
Cooking & food
Beach
Drawing & painting
Sustainability
Pets
Gardening
Dancing
Art & design
Self development
Performing arts
Languages
Camping
DIY & crafts
Yoga / Wellness
LGBTQ
Nature
Farming
Culture
Books
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
Sign language (American): Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am interested in becoming more fluent in Spanish. I can help teach English, Dutch, or American Sign Language
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Languages
Animal Care
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills
I am experienced in child care as I have worked as a preschool teacher for 2 years and as a babysitter for 10+ years. I also have my 500-hour Yoga Teacher Certification and can lead a yoga class if you are interested in having one.
I don't have much experience in tending the Earth apart from helping my partner in the backyard garden when we had one, and the summers I spent helping my family friend on his dairy farm in the South of the Netherlands. I can lift 50 lbs and am not afraid to get my hands dirty! I think that working with the land might be the most honest and rewarding work there is. I learn the best in hands-on situations where I am shown and taught something and expected to put said knowledge to use at the moment. I am a quick study and have a lot of heart.
Age
27
What else ...
After a day's work is done I would love to explore the surrounding area with other WorkAwayers. Let's go swimming, hiking, sightseeing, dancing, anything!
I love meeting new people and exploring new places.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
GlutenSpecial dietary requirements
I am Gluten Free
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From the second I arrived, the hostel had an amazing vibe, and everyone I met was so kind.
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