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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Portugal - from Jan 2022 until Dec 2022 View allDescription
(Note: For the time being, I am pursuing a paid position in portugal and am no longer active as a WorkAway volunteer)
Hello! I am a WorkAway volunteer, traveling around Portugal.
I am American by birth but now carry a Dutch passport. I grew up in Nigeria, West Africa, studied in Michigan, USA and have lived the last 25+ years in The Netherlands. I dance Tango, like to sing, and am learning to play the guitar. I try to practice a bit of Ashtanga Yoga. I have a CELTA diploma and I am also trained in massage.
As well as volunteering my time and skills, I am also interested in options for more long term or paid work.Interests
MountainYoga / WellnessFarmingGardeningCarpentryArt & designSelf developmentSkills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Language practice
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have worked as a house painter and have many years of DIY experience. My 20 years of employment doing maintenance for an American Embassy taught me basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, tiling, plastering, floor installation etc. I am also a photographer, a painter, and have reasonable computer skills (technical and creative). I almost always find a way to do something, even if it isn't the 'standard' solution. I like creative solutions. I can work very independently, but love sharing a job with someone.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerAge
54
Nationality
(Originally American) now Dutch!
What else ...
Since I have been attending to family business during this last year, I have not been volunteering since july 2020.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
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