Nancy

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

animal care and interaction, conserving/enjoying nature, environmental projects, assisting the elderly, minimizing footprint on the earth, cycling in the country

Description

67 years young, healthy female with an active mind, an open heart, and two capable helping hands. I retired in April 2025 and finally decided to travel this year (2026). Workaway was a bonus when I discovered it because I still like to work so can now have a pupose when I travel!
About me...I'm still searching for my dharma, but feel most at peace when I'm working with my hands, completing a task, and/or can be outdoors and in nature. I'm university-trained in medicine and had a short term career but left to pursue other ideas and dreams; had a few adventures along the way - army hospital healthcare provider in Texas; art gallery manager in Alaska; volunteer at a farm animal sanctuary in Wisconsin; student participant on a medical mission to El Salvador; counselor at a camp for children with cancer in California; as well as a lifetime of other jobs (animal care and welfare, human healthcare, office, retail, housekeeping, garden center, hospitality, tourism, warehouse - to name a few :).
I tried to make a difference in my own small way (great customer service, cleaning/organization, advocacy for better health/working conditions, a helping hand to those in need, courtesy/kindness, etc). I'm adaptable, capable, and resourceful and like variety and learning new things as well as seeing new places. I enjoy physical labor and the satisfaction of completing projects - cleaning and organizing, caring for animals, sewing, kitchen help ( no cooking), painting, light garden maintenance or carpentry, (no au pair work), etc. I am comfortable using hand and garden tools and can drive just about anything (but only have a U.S. driver's license); I eat a plant-based diet especially for moral reasons (Imlike animals toomuch to eat them) but also to stay healthy. I try to stay active and fit by walking and bicycling. I like old things and helping to preserve them - people, clothing, trees, cars, buildings, antiques, etc - and I love to create something from nothing. I live a simple, tech-free (as much as possible), old-school lifestyle - no TV, microwave, dishwasher, limited phone/computer use, minimal eating, connecting daily with the natural world, etc. I enjoy hard work when its required but I also enjoy time to relax and take in the world around me. As a senior,it's important tome to have y own bedroom and bathroom, and to have quiet time in the evenings.
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Interests

History

Carpentry

Movies & TV

Art & design

Books

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Dancing

Culture

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Pets

Self development

Charity work

DIY & crafts

Plant care

Gardening

Nature

Fitness

Mountain

Beach

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Light gardening

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

House & pet sitting

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I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

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Some knowledge of:  

Creative DIY projects

More details about your skills

I'm great at organizing and cleaning (or culling). I find physical labor to be it's own reward and like working with my hands in any capacity. I love working with animals (experience: work as a veterinary assistant, at an animal shelter, hired hand on a dairy farm - all when I was much younger) and helping others who are truly in need (elderly, sick, etc). I'm mature, compassionate, and congenial but generally enjoy quiet people/places/spaces, and especially love to be in and around nature and animals for their beauty and serenity. I use hand tools well, and enjoy routine work and general maintenance. I'm a good housekeeper and like things neat and tidy. I have no problem with animal care and clean-up. Good communicator. Reliable.

Age

67

What else ...

Private bedroom and bathroom please - much appreciated :)

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements
  I strongly prefer an organic plant-based diet, but vegetarian OK (organic if possible)