Emma

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hi!
My name is Emma and I am originally from Texas but work the summer seasons on a ferry boat up in Alaska. I am planning on traveling to a few countries in South America starting mid-October. I have a background in sustainable tourism and marine conservation and one of my biggest passions in life is traveling and exploring new cultures. Currently I am completing my online TEFL certification to hopefully work abroad again soon, and have spent the last couple years working on whale watching boats in Western Australia and other locations across their country. Volunteering and working in other countries in the past has inspired me to become open-minded and learn new skills. Some things that make me happy include swimming, hiking, reading, being around animals, and going out with friends.

Interests

Events & social

Charity work

Books

Animals

Mountain

Hiking

Fitness

Photography

Nature

Culture

Beach

Outdoor activities

Sustainability

Yoga / Wellness

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I only speak English fluently, but I have been trying to learn Spanish and can now communicate with basic phrases. I would love the opportunity to practice more.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

General Maintenance

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Animal Care

Charity Work

More details about your skills

I have past work experience working as a tour guide, lifeguard, English teacher, deckhand, receptionist, dog walker, and farm worker.
Many of my jobs in the past have been physical and require long hours outside, which includes teaching swim lessons, banana farming, cleaning boats, and ID-ing fish species underwater. I enjoy active work and love cooking and gardening back home with my family.
As a past lifeguard and rescue scuba diver, I consider myself a strong swimmer and am first aid/CPR certified. I also volunteered at aquariums and animal shelters so I enjoy being around and taking care of different species of animals.

Age

26

What else ...

Hobbies and interests that I have include learning new skills. I would love to learn more about trades in general and help in anyway I can. I enjoy reading books about famous conservationists like Jane Goodall and Steve Irwin, and also really love card games and board games like monopoly and boggle.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Mostly plant-based