Jessa

Philippines
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At home
Activities i am interested in:
everything and anything
Description
Hi!
I'm Jessa, born and raised in London, with Filipino roots.
I’m always looking to grow, whether it’s through travel, meeting new people, or stepping outside of my comfort zone.I truly value simplicity and find joy in the small things in life.

Through Workaway, I’m excited to expand my perspective, gain new life experiences, and take part in meaningful exchanges that allow me to both give and learn.

I love immersing myself in different cultures whether that’s through food, language, music, or simply living day-to-day life in a new place. I find joy in connecting with people from all walks of life.

I’m currently working in hospitality, so I’m used to being flexible, hardworking, and helpful in all sorts of situations.

Whether it’s sharing stories, helping with daily tasks, or just bringing positive energy to a space, I’m always excited to be involved. I can’t wait to see where this journey leads and the connections I’ll make along the way!
Interests
Mountain
Nature
Winter sports
Water sports
Team sports
Self development
Pets
Outdoor activities
Movies & TV
Languages
Events & social
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Culture
Charity work
Beach
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Tagalog: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I'm passionate about helping others learn English in a fun and supportive way. I’ve taught in places like Morocco and Switzerland, and I love using conversation, games, and real life situations to build confidence and make learning enjoyable. I'm patient, adaptable, and happy to support learners of all levels. I am also wanting to improve my Spanish and French, and always open to language exchange !
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
Languages
Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills
I have experience working in different sectors of hospitality, including bars, reception, waiting, restaurants, and as a barista. I’ve also done some teaching here and there, such as teaching English in Morocco, which I really enjoyed. Alongside my work, I have a passion for art and design, and I love expressing my creativity through it. I’m adaptable, friendly, and always eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
Age
20
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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20 Dec 2023

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One of the most wonderful,cheerful and the nicest volunteers I have hosted.Jessa helped for around two months.She is such a wonderful person. During her stay, she was always there to help with everything from talking to students and sharing her life experience with them to giving them a lot of moral support and positive feedback .
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31 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Chat with our students, ...)

This was my first work away experience and it was amazing. I couldn't have asked for a better way to start to my travel journey!
I stayed at this work away for a little over a month. There are 4 schools, Casablanca uptown, Casablanca Downtown, El Jadida, Berrchid. I stayed 2 weeks in uptown Casablanca, 2 weeks in downtown Casablanca and 1 week in… read more El Jadida. The downtown Casablanca apartment was separate from the school and is based in the centre of Casablanca, a short walk to the medina, the uptown Casablanca apartment is within the school building but has its own floor and it is a little bit further from the centre. The El Jadida apartment was also located within the same building as the school just down the hall, however this was my favourite. The apartment was very nice, with a huge rooftop terrace that is only accessible to the volunteers, and in the two out of the three rooms given, you had your own balcony. The city was much calmer than Casablanca, and the beaches here were also very nice. I was lucky enough to meet a talented musician here and was able to listen to him play with other talented musicians in the local area most nights, and it was incredible, seeing all the locals coming together and creating music was so nice. I wish i had more time here.
I got the chance to live with very lovely people from all over the world. You get 3/4 days off (in El Jadida it is a little different, i am pretty sure you only have Monday off) and during this time you can go and see different parts of morocco or go on these amazing trips that Harim organises for all the volunteers. I 100% recommend going on these trips, it is a chance to meet all the other volunteers from the 4 different schools, and also explore the cities for a good price. There is the desert trip and the Chefchouen trip. During these trips I met some of the most amazing people and shared beautiful experiences with them. I was surrounded by people speaking French, Spanish and German, and i think i have picked up a lot of vocabulary from them ,especially the french ;) The driver, Jawad is also one of the nicest people you will meet, he took care of us on these trips. He was so funny and nice.
The work/teaching was very easy and simple, the teachers give you a topic and you have simple conversations with the students. In downtown Casablanca and El Jadida, classes were only 1 hour a day, more or less apart from Saturday which i think is a little longer, they are also scheduled at a good time, normally around 19h/20h so you have more than enough free time to explore the city. The teachers and students were also very nice, and it made me happy seeing the students super eager to learn.
I want to thank Harim for everything that he organises and for being so nice and helpful. Also allowing me to have experiences and make memories that i will never forget. Hilal (Harims assistant) was also super nice, he always asked how you were and made sure you were ok. Thank you Harim for letting me stay here, it was amazing. I wish them the best and I hope to be back soon :)

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