Elisabete

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I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Gardening, housekeeping, tour guide, animal care, pet sitter, horses, massage therapy, yoga, meditation, sustainability, permaculture, conservation, nature, natural building, spiritual retreats, farms

Description

About Me:
Hello!
My name is Elisabete (Liz) and I am an enthusiastic, reliable, and hard-working dual citizen (Portuguese and American). I hold an EU passport, meaning I am fully legally eligible to live and work across Europe without visa restrictions.
I have lived a very multicultural life. I was born in Portugal, grew up in England, spent most of my life in the USA (specifically Minneapolis, Minnesota), and spent time living on my husband's family dairy farm in Northern India. Currently, I live in Portugal helping my elderly mother. Because of my mother and animals here, my husband stays behind to help and manage things—so I am traveling and applying to Workaway as a solo volunteer this time (although in the past we went as a couple).
I am a spiritual person who thrives in the peace and quiet of nature. I maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, practicing yoga and Pilates five days a week, and I am deeply interested in natural healing, herbalism, and foraging. I don't drink alcohol or watch TV (preferring the occasional uplifting movie online), and I am looking for a peaceful, clean environment free from drug use or cannabis smoke.

My Skill Set & Experience:
• Gardening & Horticulture: I worked as a trainee gardener on a large country estate in the UK under a head gardener, and later at a family-run country house nursery and tea shop. I absolutely love working with plants.
• Professional Housekeeping: I spent several years working for a housecleaning agency and as a freelance housekeeper with multiple private clients in the USA. I have high standards for cleanliness.
• Animal Care: I grew up around animals and am highly comfortable with dogs (we have 6 ex-strays), chickens, cats, and livestock (cows/buffalo), and some experience with horses.
• Professional Massage Therapy: I worked for a chiropractor and a thriving massage business in Minneapolis.
• Audio & Voiceover: Back home, I work as a professional voiceover artist for audiobooks and videos.
• Winter Driving: Thanks to my years in the American Midwest, I am completely confident driving four-wheel-drive vehicles in intense snow and ice. (In fact, I prefer cold climates—Portugal is a bit too hot for me!).

What I Am Looking For:
I am specifically looking for longer-term, full-time hours "Paid Workaway" opportunities (ideally up to 2 months, and possibly returning if needed) where I can commit my skills to a business, farm, or project, learn new cultural insights, skills, and genuinely contribute. I am particularly drawn to colder, northern climates like Norway and Ireland, as my husband and I hope to relocate to a greener, cooler country in the future.

Accommodation Needs:
To prepare my natural, organic foods (I prefer to make my own meals and relax while I eat, not talk and socialize too much while eating, except on special occasions), I do require a clean, warm (well-insulated/heated in winter), and completely mold-free private living space. When possible, I prefer having my own bathroom, kitchen, or access to a kitchen. I do not need luxury at all—just a healthy, comfortable, quiet environment so I can give my best efforts to my tasks by getting proper sleep and rest at night. ☺️😴

I am excited to start this next chapter, meet wonderful people, and help you care for your land or animals. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! ☺️🌈

Interests

Beach

Cooking & food

History

Plant care

Technology

Writing

Photography

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Charity work

Astronomy

Sustainability

Pets

Mountain

Gardening

Carpentry

Art & design

Videography

Self development

Performing arts

Languages

Vegetarian or vegan

Outdoor activities

Books

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Farming

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I love to learn languages. Depending on which country I might find work in, I would expect to learn the language as soon as possible.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

Creative DIY projects

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

Light maintenance

More details about your skills

* Experience in housekeeping/cleaning of private residences and guest house.
* Gardening work - planting, weeding, sowing, mowing, clearing brush etc.
* Massage Therapy - Swedish, deep tissue, Thai bodywork.
* Voiceover narration
* Receptionist
* All aspects of taking care of dogs (large and small).

Age

60

What else ...

I have written two sci-fi novels. Enjoy creative writing and making YouTube channels which I narrate myself had Gurpreet is an editor for my all videos and audios for voiceover.
Fine art - Oils and acrylic paints.
Crafts - Painting wooden boxes, making mobiles.
Yoga
Cooking with organic foods.
Spending time in nature.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Harsh cleaning chemicals give me a headache. Cigarette smoke. Mold

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  Special dietary requirements
  Organic foods/vegetarian, eggs.