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Hello! I am Jess, an adventure-seeking, animal loving , hard-working backpacker from Canada!
I have decided to pack up my life in Vancouver and explore Mexico. I think the best way for me to experience the country and meet people is through diving into local communities and volunteering my time. I am a hard worker, a friendly person and love to laugh. I have a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology and many years experience working with aninals. I have also worked for 10 years in hospitality as a server and a bartender. Please me know if I can help you because in return you will be helping me see and experience this beautiful world.
Interests
Books
Cooking & food
History
Outdoor activities
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Nature
Languages
Hiking
Beach
Animals
Music
LGBTQ
Pets
Movies & TV
Hitchhiking
Drawing & painting
Culture
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
Spanish
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Animal Care
More details about your skills
Animal care experience
Hospitality
Serving and bartending
Housekeeping
Cleaning
Age
37
What else ...
I love to read, learn Spanish, play board games, watch movies and just get to know new people in general. I enjoy different kinds of food, listening to music and experiencing different cultures around the world. My passions are traveling and animals...especially dogs!
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
TylenolSpecial dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Feedback
12 Mar 2024
Left by host (Help build superadobe igloos ...) for Workawayer ()
Jess and Rick, what a great couple of good people now became very good friends!! They are very clean, had very good communication, every work we ask it was very well done. If you’re looking for skill people, reliable, hard workers, this couple it’s the perfect duo!! Thank you both for coming and help us at our goat farm!! We look forward to see… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help build superadobe igloos ...)
Galo de Allende farm became our beloved second home. With varied work tasks of feeding baby goats, helping to construct and paint the onsite igloo casita, supplying stores and selling products at the local farmers market, this Workaway was a true pleasure. Juan Diego and Laura were wonderful hosts who went above and beyond to ensure that we were… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
For 3 weeks, Jess and Rick were part of our dream team that went above and beyond helping us regrout 30 sqm of tile keeping ahead of the polishing contractor. They jumped in again to help prepare rooms and move furniture (multiple times) and deep cleaned so my family could have an excellent stay. They get along with everyone. They were fun and… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Reviving a 1920s Colonial era ...)
I have been a part of Workaway for many years and can honestly say Brian was the best host that I have ever had.
My positive Workaway experience began before I even arrived, with Brian providing detailed instructions on how to arrive safely to his property in Guadalajara from the airport and gathering information on local places/vegetarian… read more
My positive Workaway experience began before I even arrived, with Brian providing detailed instructions on how to arrive safely to his property in Guadalajara from the airport and gathering information on local places/vegetarian… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with walking 2 big dogs ...)
Overall a very pleasant workaway experience. Our days consisted of sunrise coffee then one of us would walk Mana the Shepherd ,while the other sweeps the large premises and then walks Oso, the Rottweiler for an hour, while the other waters plants and mops. We’d have breakfast in the kitchen and finish any additional weekly duties before walking… read more
(Very good
)
19 Jan 2024
Left by host (Help with walking 2 big dogs ...) for Workawayer ()
Jess and Rick were very, very clean. They did an excellent job cleaning, even did a deep cleaning of the Main Kitchen!
The best deep cleaning Terry has ever seen in the last 4 years! They might have even found some places, that had not been cleaned in the last 10 years!
They did a very good job watering all of our plants.
And our dogs LOVED… read more
The best deep cleaning Terry has ever seen in the last 4 years! They might have even found some places, that had not been cleaned in the last 10 years!
They did a very good job watering all of our plants.
And our dogs LOVED… read more
(Excellent
)
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Feedback
12 Mar 2024
Left by host (Help build superadobe igloos ...) for Workawayer ()
Jess and Rick, what a great couple of good people now became very good friends!! They are very clean, had very good communication, every work we ask it was very well done. If you’re looking for skill people, reliable, hard workers, this couple it’s the perfect duo!! Thank you both for coming and help us at our goat farm!! We look forward to see… read more
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help build superadobe igloos ...)
Galo de Allende farm became our beloved second home. With varied work tasks of feeding baby goats, helping to construct and paint the onsite igloo casita, supplying stores and selling products at the local farmers market, this Workaway was a true pleasure. Juan Diego and Laura were wonderful hosts who went above and beyond to ensure that we were… read more
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
For 3 weeks, Jess and Rick were part of our dream team that went above and beyond helping us regrout 30 sqm of tile keeping ahead of the polishing contractor. They jumped in again to help prepare rooms and move furniture (multiple times) and deep cleaned so my family could have an excellent stay. They get along with everyone. They were fun and… read more
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Reviving a 1920s Colonial era ...)
I have been a part of Workaway for many years and can honestly say Brian was the best host that I have ever had.
My positive Workaway experience began before I even arrived, with Brian providing detailed instructions on how to arrive safely to his property in Guadalajara from the airport and gathering information on local places/vegetarian… read more
My positive Workaway experience began before I even arrived, with Brian providing detailed instructions on how to arrive safely to his property in Guadalajara from the airport and gathering information on local places/vegetarian… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with walking 2 big dogs ...)
Overall a very pleasant workaway experience. Our days consisted of sunrise coffee then one of us would walk Mana the Shepherd ,while the other sweeps the large premises and then walks Oso, the Rottweiler for an hour, while the other waters plants and mops. We’d have breakfast in the kitchen and finish any additional weekly duties before walking… read more
(Very good)
19 Jan 2024
Left by host (Help with walking 2 big dogs ...) for Workawayer ()
Jess and Rick were very, very clean. They did an excellent job cleaning, even did a deep cleaning of the Main Kitchen!
The best deep cleaning Terry has ever seen in the last 4 years! They might have even found some places, that had not been cleaned in the last 10 years!
They did a very good job watering all of our plants.
And our dogs LOVED… read more
The best deep cleaning Terry has ever seen in the last 4 years! They might have even found some places, that had not been cleaned in the last 10 years!
They did a very good job watering all of our plants.
And our dogs LOVED… read more
(Excellent)
13 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer ()
was really good have a jess as a help shes really good cleaning and hanging out with the costumers
(Excellent)
9 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at a chill hostel in ...)
My time volunteering with Marco at his hostel was fun, relaxed; a positive experience all round. Marco is extremely welcoming and goes above and beyond to connect with volunteers and guests alike, providing a comfortable, cozy space to stay in Puerto Vallarta. Daily tasks of cleaning the kitchen, stocking bathrooms, collecting laundry, sweeping,… read more
(Excellent)
9 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come and share and learn ...)
Chacahua is a beautiful location with spectacular views of the beach, lagoon and a relaxed, chill vibe. Jorge provides an opportunity to live and work on the land, helping to further develop his property and really get to experience his lifestyle. He and his partner, Ida, were incredibly welcoming and kind. They organized a spectacular… read more
(Very good)
23 Feb 2023
Left by host (Come help out at a nature and ...) for Workawayer ()
Jess was amazing with animals!
took care of the dogs and cats in the house very well, very responsible and reliable.
I also help myself in cleaning the house and with a little gardening and support myself on my social network of my line of natural products.
She’s very cheerful and funny
I highly recommend it!
Thank you Jess for taking care of my… read more
took care of the dogs and cats in the house very well, very responsible and reliable.
I also help myself in cleaning the house and with a little gardening and support myself on my social network of my line of natural products.
She’s very cheerful and funny
I highly recommend it!
Thank you Jess for taking care of my… read more
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come help out at a nature and ...)
My two weeks with Guilia and her animals in the jungle were incredible. Surrounded by nature, sweet cats and dogs and tropical fruit, birds, insects....it seemed more like a paradise getaway then a volunteer opportunity. I immediately fell in love with all the animals and happily cared for them during my stay. Cleaning the house and helping with… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2023
Left by host (Opportunity to experience the ...) for Workawayer ()
Thank you Jess for everything you helped us. You're really amazing your hard work under the sun didn't seem to bother you it seemed like you really enjoyed it and what to say your way of organizing things was fast and furious ;) I loved that. Remember that my idea is not to have a farm, my house is about to be a hostel and it is far from being a… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Opportunity to experience the ...)
I had an incredible Workaway experience with Rafa on his farm in Temascalapa. New to workaway, I was immediately greeted with open arms and a positive attitude. Rafa, his parents, his gorgeous neighbour Luna and his cute dog Sanson all greeted me as part of the family and I felt immediately at home. My daily tasks were diverse; shoveling dirt,… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2018
Left by host (Join our vegan sanctuary to ...) for Workawayer ()
We were so grateful to have Jess, who amongst other things is an amazing cook! She was a great volunteer who did everything asked of her. She is a beautiful person who we thoroughly enjoyed having stay with us.
We want to say a big thank you to Jess and we wish her all the luck in the future!
We want to say a big thank you to Jess and we wish her all the luck in the future!
(Excellent)
