Lucy

Travel information

I am currently

Description

This is my first time backpacking and visiting Asia, but I have plenty of experience volunteering. I'm Buddhist and the Dharma teachings are important to me in how I navigate my life. As such, you can trust that I will be a friendly, compassionate and a trustworthy person to have around! I love meeting people, learning about different cultures and developing new skills. I was an intensive care nurse for years, then I left my job to build a boat that I lived on. I'm practical, reliable and happy to turn my hand to anything if it will help others. I love nature and know a lot about animals, particularly marine life, and enjoy sharing facts and going on hikes. I have some DIY experience, plenty of experience looking after animals, gardening and working extensively with vulnerable adults.

Interests

Culture

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Drawing & painting

Gardening

Cooking & food

DIY & crafts

Art & design

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I feel rather ignorant only being able to speak English! While I realise I will only be in the planned countries for a short period of time, I would love to learn some of the local languages from the people I stay with.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Languages

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Being an elderly companion

Eco Projects

Art Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House sitting

More details about your skills

Most of my working life so far has been in social care and nursing, so I have strong people skills with a friendly, patient and non-judgmental approach. When I bought my boat it needed a lot of work and I had zero DIY experience but learned how to do off-grid electrics, plumbing, woodwork and plenty of other practical skills. While that might not be entirely relevant to your offerings as a host, I trust it demonstrates my ability to pick up new skills and a 'can-do' positive attitude. I can cook pretty well! I am a neat and tidy person. I've kept animals all my life and looked after them for other people, so I'm good with them, big or small. I've volunteered on gardening/permaculture projects and enjoyed this too.

Age

34

What else ...

I neglected to mention I'm also very creative! I can paint with oils, have done some mural work before and have recently been learning lino-cut. I love making art and encouraging others to get creative.

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian, but I eat fish/sea food