Emma

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Activities i am interested in:

I’m interested in permaculture and living on a farm with animals and a community. I’d also like to improve my crafting skills.

Description

I already had two wonderful Workaway experiences in Portugal with a friend back in 2024. This time, I’d like to travel on my own, and my only available time is during my summer vacation since I work at an elementary school. I currently work there as an inclusion assistant, helping the children with both their studies and their social skills. The years before I studied to become a teacher, but I don’t want to work in that field right now and am trying to figure out what’s right for me in the future. I live in a six-person shared apartment and know and love life in and with a community; cooking, working, and being creative together fulfills me greatly. I also love being outside in nature all day and don’t mind getting dirty. I love animals and hope to one day live on a farm with chickens, dogs...I’d love to learn more about permaculture and am also looking forward to developing my hands-on skills. I’m always happy to pitch in!

Interests

Pets

Events & social

Culture

Self development

Vegetarian or vegan

Politics / Social justice

Sustainability

LGBTQ

Mountain

Outdoor activities

Fitness

Nature

Hiking

Dancing

Cycling

Camping

Photography

Drawing & painting

Music

Writing

Art & design

Cooking & food

Performing arts

Books

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I would love to improve my spanish, which is really basic.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

House & pet sitting

Light maintenance

Creative DIY projects

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Languages

Art Projects

Charity Work

Light gardening

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Being an elderly companion

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

I have experience primarily in educational and social work; in the past, I’ve worked as a teacher and an experiential educator. I’ve also worked as an inclusion assistant for individuals, where I helped people with disabilities with household tasks like cooking, etc.
Otherwise, I really enjoy cooking (mostly vegetarian), and my roommates always love my cake creations and sourdough bread :) Last year, I had a small vegetable garden with some friends, and I’d say I have a basic understanding of gardening, though there’s definitely room for improvement.
During previous Workaways, I’ve worked in the kitchen and in service, but I’ve also helped with home renovations. I’m excited to try new things and learn.

Age

28

What else ...

I'd say I'm a flexitarian, so I eat meat and fish very, very rarely; most of the time, I follow a vegan or vegetarian diet.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements
  I cannot eat much soy beans/soy products.