Joanna

United States
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I am currently

Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

Interested in: hiking, photography, culture exchange, adventures
Description

Hello!

I am an adventurous 29 year old from NJ, USA. I first began work exchange in 2018, and for 2 years travelled across Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. After the 2020 pandemic, I returned to backpacking in 2023 through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Europe, and finally stopping in Malaysia where I worked as a wedding videographer. I am now looking to use my camera to work remotely, and pursue some personal documentary work in my free time.

I love work exchange because it allows me to become immersed with the local culture and do something constructive. I prefer to travel slowly, getting to know a place deeply and having meaningful connections with the people I meet along the way.

I'm open to trying all types of work. I am a hard worker, and I would love the opportunity to help out your family with whatever projects you are working on.

Previous workaway experiences include: helping out on small family farms (sheep, chickens, horses), gardening & permaculture, watching children, teaching English in South Korea, pruning kiwi groves in NZ, campground maintenance, house chores, meal preparation, cleaning guesthouses, and other various jobs.

I love hiking, photography, reading, and anything creative! I like to draw, write, make coffee, and edit videos.

I am 100% vaccinated for Covid-19.

Thanks for the opportunity, and I hope we can meet soon!
Interests

History

Plant care

Art & design

Gardening

Photography

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Sustainability

Mountain

Technology

Writing

Videography

Languages

DIY & crafts

Camping

Animals

Books

Outdoor activities

Vegetarian or vegan

Sailing / Boating

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Nature

Hitchhiking

Farming

Culture
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Japanese: Beginner
Korean: Beginner

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Teaching

Some knowledge of:

Eco Projects

Able to teach about:

Languages

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

I have a bachelors degree in Film & Animation, and worked professionally as a wedding videographer in Malaysia. I can help with computer & editing projects, and I am proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Animate, Illustrator, After Effects, 3DS Max, Microsoft Office, and social media.

I am experienced and comfortable with outdoor work. I've had jobs that include garden work, kiwi pruning, chicken/sheep/horse care, bush restoration, bee tending, as well as labor intensive construction work.

As a native English speaker, I can help you practice English. I have experience working at a language exchange cafe in South Korea and I am a very patient teacher.

I'm hard-working and adaptable, and I look forward to helping you with your projects :)
Age

29
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  I prefer to keep a vegetarian/pescatarian diet (fish & seafood), but I will eat meat on occasion.

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7 Oct 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with a native forest ...)

We spent one week at Martin and Jill’s farm, and it was definitely one of our best weeks in New Zealand! The work was varied and enjoyable, and Martin and Jill went out of their way to be kind and hospitable to us. The food was wonderful and the accommodation spacious and comfortable. They were flexible with the hours so we were able to work a … read more

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6 Oct 2019

Left by host (Help us with a native forest ...) for Workawayer ()

Very helpful two sisters , helped with splitting and stacking firewood , cutting out blackberries and other weeds from among planted trees , some OldManBeard weed removal and poisoning , help assembling a kitset marquee roof .
Very polite and helpful around the kitchen and house , delighted they called back for a cuppa when passing and we could … read more

(Excellent )

27 Oct 2018

Left by host (Help at our permaculture ...) for Workawayer ()

Jo and Lauren are very sweet. They seem a little shy when you first meet them, but they warm up after a while. They follow instructions well and are capable workers. They really love to hike and so were really useful exploring our large property at Kangaroo Valley and using mapping to help us understand it. They are good cleaners and keep things … read more

(Excellent )

27 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at our permaculture ...)

I would definitely recommend this host! My sister and I had such a wonderful stay with JJ and Richard. They are very generous and warmhearted people and we really enjoyed getting to know them and the other workawayers staying there. I miss them already!

Jo and I were among the first workawayers to work at their Kangaroo Valley property, which was … read more

(Excellent )

1 Aug 2018

Left by host (Petsitting and housesitting ...) for Workawayer ()

Thanks gals! Good job. I was absent for a couple of weekends and these gals picked up the reins and did a great job of caring for the furry babies and keeping the house and garden.

I knew I didn't have worry whilst I was away as they both have great attention to details and very responsible. Happy to recommend for a great Workaway … read more

(Excellent )

31 Jul 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Petsitting and housesitting ...)

This was such a wonderful first workaway experience! We are going to miss those sweet animals. We loved walking the dogs every day and petting the cats when they wanted attention!
In spite of her busy schedule Suzane always found time to make us tasty meals, even when she was out of town for a few days. She was also very helpful in giving us … read more

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