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Uganda - from Feb 2023 until Mar 2023 View allDescription
I am very reliable and responsible but also a lot of fun. I have a big heart and a great sense of humor. I enjoy being busy and contributing to a worthwhile project. I love life and good people. Traveling and meeting people is what feeds me.
I love learning new things and new cultures. Our family has hosted 12 high school foreign exchange students over the years. I also volunteered as a local coordinator for a foreign exchange company for many years.
I have been married for 40 years. We have 3 grown children and 3 beautiful grandchildren. I LOVE spending time and playing with them. My husband does not enjoy international travel as much as I do, so I get some "me" time when I travel. Traveling alone definitely expands my horizons and helps me meet amazing people. I have made many friends all over the world.
I have traveled a fair amount, including Paris, Amsterdam, Athens, Santorini, Greece, Innsbruck, Austria, Edinburgh, Scotland, Utila, Honduras, Costa Rica. As well as traveling around to many areas in Morocco, Italy, Germany, Spain, England, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, Cuba, the USA, Canada & Mexico.
I have a university degree in Public Relations. I have worked in PR, marketing, advertising, sales and customer service for over 30 years in various industries including high tech, home builder and commercial seed industry. I have also worked in the retail and restaurant industries.
I have volunteered a lot over the years in the USA cleaning creeks and beaches, cleaning graffiti, mentoring at children's art programs, serving at food banks and soup kitchens for low income and homeless families. I have volunteered at the Gilroy Garlic Festival for over 25 years in various capacities; four of those years as a committee chairperson for the Arts & Crafts Committee.
2013 & 2014 - volunteered in Guatemala working with children, building homes and at an organic farm. 2014 on the island of Utila, Honduras, I volunteered at an iguana research station as well as assisted with endangered turtle rescue efforts on the island. 2015 - volunteer work exchange at a boutique eco lodge on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala for 2 months. 2016 - 2 month work exchange at an eco lodge, "The Earth Lodge", Antigua Guatemala. 2017 - 1 month work exchange at "La Tortilla" Cooking School in Guatemala.
2014 I started meditation and studying the teachings of yoga.
2014 I became a certified PADI SCUBA diver
2011 I started learning Spanish.
2021 - I started learning French.Interests
MountainBeachNatureDancingOutdoor activitiesHikingCharity workFarmingGardeningAnimalsLanguagesArchitectureArt & designDrawing & paintingDIY & craftsWritingBooksMusicPhotographyBlogging
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: BeginnerMore 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.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Art Projects
More details about your skills
Hospitality-I am a Super Host with Airbnb in my home for over 5 years. I run it like a small guest house. I have done WorkAways at guest houses in Guatemala, Spain and Morocco.
Gardening - grew up gardening & volunteered at an organic farm in Guatemala
Business - writing, computer skills, multitasking, logical thinker, fast learner
Home-Cooking/cleaning/ Sewing/knitting - I have been sewing since I was 12 years old.
Language - Native English speaker - intermediate level Spanish speaker, beginner level French
Artistic - Mosaic, glass, soap making and paper mache art works
Sport - Certified SCUBA diverAge
62
What else ...
I am always interested in a new adventure. I am in good health, physically and mentally. I love animals. I grew up in a large family in the countryside in Northern California surrounded by the beautiful Redwood trees and the Pacific Ocean.
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Driver's licence
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Very clean and orderly and has a good connection with guests .
Thank you Leslie for all your work and your beautiful mirror mosaics that will soon be hanging on our walls .
I loved exploring the area - taking walks everyday. I really enjoyed the long talks we had about kids,… read more
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Very clean and orderly and has a good connection with guests .
Thank you Leslie for all your work and your beautiful mirror mosaics that will soon be hanging on our walls .
I loved exploring the area - taking walks everyday. I really enjoyed the long talks we had about kids,… read more
The environment is beautiful and peaceful. There are a lot of places to explore around the farm.… read more