Ellery

From: United States

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Egypt, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, United States
Travel dates
31/01/2020 - 21/03/2021
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My status
Travelling
Description
I'm Ellery, and I'm currently living the spontaneous, contemplative existance of the modern 20-something. For me, that meant leaving college, dropping everything and getting on a plane to anywhere.
(This dramatic impulse seized me in March 2020, so my travel experience has been more challenging than expected)

Some things about me: I plan to go back to school to study evolutionary biology and wildlife science (see my photos!). I am also really interested in astronomy and physics. Would love to learn some new skills if you're willing to teach me. I'm not so interested in being a tourist.

These past few months I've spent volunteering have been the strangest and best of my life. I'm happy to help and lend my time and skills in any way I can - I want to make your life easier :)
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
- Lots of experience with childcare (I've been a babysitter, camp counselor, preschool aide, older sister).
- Housework - cleaning, organizing, laundry, dishes, bathrooms.
- I'm a strong writer. I can edit and correct papers, websites, etc. in English.
- Trying to learn Hebrew, and more than happy to help teach English.
- I'm adaptable. I have worked and lived in all kinds of places, and I'm capable of roughin' it.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Hebrew: Beginner
Age
20
What else ...
I am religious. I keep Shabbat (Meaning I don't work, cook, drive, or use electronics from Friday evening to Saturday evening).

I've learned that this all really comes down to honesty and good communication, so that's what I will bring and ask of you too :)
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian/Vegan

Photos

Feedback

01/09/2020

Left by host (Join our family and explore ...) for Workawayer (Ellery)

we had a great time with ellery,
2 weeks of working in the studio, enjoing from her company
she's full of cuiristy and knowledg...
helping in everthing that we was needing in the farm...
cu soon!!!
bat chen & dror

(Excellent )

27/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ellery) for host for (Join our family and explore ...)

Bat Chen and Dror are wonderful, I had a great two weeks in the mountains at their House of Crafts.

I loved staying in the tiny private cabin in the mountains. It was cozy and felt like camping every night. The area is spectacular, with hiking trails, a view of the Judean desert, and even a cave.
There are so many ways to contribute here that… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ellery) for host for (Warm family looking for a ...)

How do I love thee? Let me count the worka-ways...

I stayed with Hadas and Neria and their children for 6 weeks, which flew by. I was welcomed whole-heartedly, and felt comfortable from day 1 sharing a space with them and communicating whatever I might have needed.
My contribution here consisted mostly of helping out with the kids as well as… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2020

Left by host (Warm family looking for a ...) for Workawayer (Ellery)

So bottom line –
I would strongly and full heartedly recommend Ellery for any sort of workaway out there. Putting aside for a moment the lifesaving help she has provided for us in the past few weeks, she is simply one of the best people.
She is honest and extremely upfront (in the best way possible) which allowed us to instantly feel and treat her… read more as family. I felt super comfortable asking her for any kind of help (which I admit, after 6 workawayers, is still something I need to get used to). I simply knew that she was here to do her best for herself and for those around her and I felt that I could trust her in the sense that if any discomfort arises in any time we would be able to talk is out easily.
Her help in our house went beyond anything we knew. Workaway in our home can sometimes be very vague which is comfortable for many volunteers since it gives a lot of freedom. However, Ellery "made" us be as clear as possible which was just another testimony of her sincere interest in contributing as much as she can. She is great at everything she does. Cleaning, organizing moving things around. She is very good at doing things thoroughly and she really puts her heart into everything she does.
Ellery also spent a great amount of time with our kids. She developed a real friendship with our 4.5 year old. They are a lot alike in many ways - both communicative and curious and way too smart for their age. They talked, took walks, played, read books, and really got to know each other. It was not only time well spent for my daughter (who really needed that attention at that time) but seeing them together and talking to Ellery also provided new insights for us as parents. As for our 1.5 year old - he was completely smitten by her. He would light up every morning when she stepped out of her room, and it got to a point where he was only interested in her reading to him his favorite books.
I will admit that there was something personal with Ellery. We seemed to "click". We shared a lot of the same values (which is funny considering I was worried about her being religious while we are so not so) and in many ways we seemed to appreciate life in the same way.
Haven that said – I stand behind my initial statement – I recommend Ellery for any kind of workaway (or anything else, for that matter) – cause I think that her big heart, decisiveness and amazing communication skills are all you really need for getting that help you need, and for us it produced a wonderful friendship.

(Excellent )

03/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ellery) for host for (Experience our family ...)

I want to express my highest recommendation of this family. My stay with Ofer was unexpected, but I am so glad I am here during corona.
I have been staying here 2 weeks now, doing mostly housework (cleaning, washing dishes, doing laundry, reorganizing, helping with food preparations). The work is not difficult and there is some flexibilty with… read more

(Excellent )

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