From: United Kingdom
Individual account
Australia, Cook Islands, Indonesia, New Zealand, Thailand
05/08/2019 - 15/07/2020
150
Hi! Salut! Ciao! Kia ora!
My name's El, and I’m travelling around the world to explore different cultures and ways of living, and to learn on the go!
I come from a small town in the West Midlands of England. I would describe myself as happy, easy-going and independent. I'm really interested in learning how to manage a permaculture garden and other manual skills such as gardening, landscaping, construction. I am a fast learner and very enthusiastic, so I hope I can pick up some skills while staying with you!
I am very excited to meet new people and families from other countries - I think connecting to others and sharing our experiences is a great thing. Another reason that draws me to travel is the diversity and incredible beauty of the landscape and nature in Europe and New Zealand. I cannot wait to see all the crazy stunning natural places out there! I'm a big food-lover so I'm always happy to help out in the kitchen and learn your local cuisine! And finally, I love picking up bits of language as I travel, as I love learning and think being multilingual is so important :)
Some of the things I love are yoga, walking, running, cycling, playing guitar and piano, reading, journaling, making art, listening to music, and photography! I deeply love being connected to and emerged in nature. I think that I am a positive and friendly person, who can work hard.
In a few years I want to study nutrition, but for now I just want to see the world and experience different ways of life. I spent the first half of this year travelling around north Europe with WorkAway doing everything from language teaching to gardening to animal care on farms! I've had some fantastic experiences, connected with some amazing people and I can't wait to do it all again!
Hope to hear from you soon!
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Other
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Helping with Tourists
Charity work
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
I have a qualification in TEFL (teaching English to learners professionally), and have experience teaching/tutoring a range of ages, from pre-school to adult in a variety of settings and group sizes :)
I have experience in, and love, working with younger children and teaching small groups. On a voluntary basis, I have assisted in teaching children's dance classes, taught debating workshops in a local school, and looked after younger children and toddlers to improve language skills and just to have fun!
I have also volunteered for several years in a charity shop, where I served customers, created displays, organised the stock, and tasted the chocolate!
My previous job was as a barista/waitress at a restaurant/café, so I can make good coffee, chat to customers, clean, and be proactive in making sure any small tasks are done so that the operation runs smoothly.
As previously mentioned I've spent the past year doing a range of WorkAway jobs from teaching to farm work. I can cook simple meals, do basic household and farm tasks ect. I have basic gardening skills, computer skills, artistic and creative skills, and am quite academically strong, so can help children with school work. I can also drive, play the guitar and dance salsa!!
English, conversational-level French
19
British
Look forward to hearing from you!
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
