Ethan

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I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Hi! I'm currently in Asheville, NC.
Activities/interests include: yoga, meditation, chi gong, hiking, surfing, alt. education, learning about permaculture, and exploring indigenous cultures.

Description

Hi! I'm Ethan. I enjoy spending time in nature, exploring new cultures and continually learning about and connecting with the people and world around me.
I'm a school teacher by profession, having taught various grades/age levels, from 5 to 18 yrs. old, and in a variety of different programs including a high school program for "at-risk" teens. I've also taught in the elementary school classroom, as well as Jr. high and elementary physical education.
I recently left my position to travel and pursue a lifestyle that allows me to care for and live more in harmony with nature. Incorporating education and nature into my life would be the best of both worlds!
I have always been a spiritual seeker and explorer in some form, whether it be through travel or my hobbies/activities which include yoga, learning how to surf, qi gong, meditation, hiking, gardening, and talking philosophy - especially the eastern philosophies. I live a healthy and active lifestyle and am open to a variety of work experiences, with an interest in permaculture and sustainable / organic farming, education, and various retreats (yoga, meditation, etc.).
I have spent time in Europe, Asia, Central America, and most recently South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, and Uruguay).

At this point in my travels/life, I'm looking for deeper, more meaningful long-term experiences that allow me to better engage with, and help support, the projects and communities that I am a part of.

Interests

Mountain

Animals

Cycling

Camping

Plant care

Cooking & food

Writing

Nature

Water sports

Books

Sustainability

Self development

Farming

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Culture

Beach

Outdoor activities

Yoga / Wellness

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

Languages

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

More details about your skills

In addition to teaching experience, I have worked as an EMT/ambulance driver, and also have a variety of other job experiences and skills. I have recently spent a total of eight months working in a tree-house eco-hostel in the forest performing a full range of hostel duties (reception, check-in / hostel tours, maintenance, facilitating and leading group meditations, etc.).
I have experience with gardening, general maintenance, and animal care / farm work.
I also enjoy practicing and teaching qi gong (a form of moving meditation) and self defense, and I enjoy sharing this practice with others. I am a responsible and hard-working individual, physically and mentally fit, with an overall strong work ethic.

Age

53

What else ...

I travel to connect with nature, as well as to learn about different cultures and increase my knowledge/skill base for sustainable and organic living. I look forward to learning from others and also to sharing any knowledge and skills of my own. I will always be respectful of your home and your space. Thank you for considering me as a Workaway volunteer!

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
  No restrictions, but I do like to eat healthy most of the time.