María Paula

Argentina
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Hello, my name is Maria Paula but everyone calls me Maureen. I prefer this name :)
I'm from Argentina and I've been traveling on my own around Europe and UK since June 2019! I have been volunteering with some NGO's in London and also online for Latin America and Canada. Basically organizing new local groups, building community, ways of non-violent communication and how to change the world with our little help at home.
I'm a very confident person, reliable and committed to my work and things I'm passionate about!
I love animals, I'm vegan and I enjoy a lot cooking for others, learning new recipes and specially prepare typical Argentinian dishes everywhere I go fo don't miss my home too much :)
Between April and September 2020 I was living in Denmark doing workaway in an organic vegetable farm and in a permaculture project with a Danish family, who have taught me sooo much! I've been learning about preparing beds, planting, harvesting, weeding, prepare the vegetables to be sold, the principles of permaculture and why is so important, and some other secondary tasks but most important was to build community with different human beings!
I'm also a photographer, I studied for 5 years in an Art Academy in Argentina, I also like literature, philosophy, films, painting, zero waste, minimalism, sharing ideas and creating new ways of living. I try to be as eco friendly and sustainable as possible, I like to make my own clothes, don't waste food and take advantage of anything that is going to the rubbish.
I'm fluent in English due to past studying and because I've lived in London for 6 months during 2019. I'm also learning Portuguese as I wan to live in Brazil soon.
I have experience working with people, assisting and working alone or in groups. I want to learn more skills to help in many different ways the people I meet during my trip, so I'm always open and happy to learn :)
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Teaching
Able to teach about:
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I'm photographer, visual artist, sometimes I write poetry.
I'm really good learning new things, interesting and useful things for the house and anything you consider important to learn in your life.
I'm perfect if you live with animals, I used to work as a dogcare, I lived with rabbits, chickens, cats and I'm super respectful with non-human beings.
I have experience giving Spanish lessons to some british and french friends, basic and conversation, what you need. I love to teach my language and my culture the same way I love to improve my English, learn a new one and know more about other cultures :)
I've volunteered with animal rights and environment NGOs for 3 years, animal sanctuaries, vegan kitchen and organic vegetable farm work.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I'm planning my next trip to Brazil soon so I want to improve my português :) I also can teach Spanish and I'm studying how to teach English as a second language.
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Age
28
Nationality
Argentinian
What else ...
I'm excited to continue travelling and learning from every place I visit! I wish I could visit all the workaway hosts around the world!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  dust and some insects but not big deal
- Special dietary requirements
  Plant Based (no animal products)

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09/03/2021

Left by Workawayer (María Paula) for host for (Help with dog walking and ...)

Living for almost 3 months with Malin, Marina, Klaus, Link, Maggie and Meowth was the very best way to spend my last months in the UK!
From the first week I already felt like home, as part of the family and I cannot describe how grateful I am for everything we built together! They are a super chill family, super open-minded, respectful and… read more

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30/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (María Paula)

Maureen is a lovely person: an excellent vegan cook, careful painter, decorator and gardener. Because she once worked in retail she also helped me learn how to fold clothes properly and fast finally. I'm 48! I'm so 🙏 grateful.

Without her help my children and i wouldn't have had such an easy 2 months of lockdown and my house is all the nicer now… read more

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24/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (María Paula) for host for (Walks, house keeping and help ...)

Sandra was a great host! I enjoyed so much how well organized is she with the working hours and all the projects she had in mind.
Was lovely to discover together different London parks, having long walks and great chat about each others' background and experiences. She also introduced me to one of her friends who was an amazing person and we used… read more

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24/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (María Paula)

Maureen arrived promptly Tuesday 17th November and was here over a month until Tuesday 22nd December and is a excellent Workawayer.

Whatever varied tasks both in and out doors were available Maureen took them on and completed them quickly and efficiently. Maria (/Maureen) has many talents including organic gardening, photography, and sewing and… read more

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30/12/2020

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24/12/2020

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18/11/2020

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Maureen stayed with us for 5 months in 2020, volunteering on our organic vegetable farm and estate. The combination of Maureen's skill sets aided us greatly in our summer and autumn season, to which we can attribute a share of our increased profit this year due to a combined drive of extra hard work.

Maureen is a good listener and communicator… read more when we delegated tasks each day on the farm and is self reliant and confident in completing new and old tasks, thoroughly learning and understanding how we run the farm. Even through monotonous tasks Maureen had no complaints and accepted the work with ease and enthusiasm and would work until the job was complete. Daily work included the "life cycle" of vegetables in the market garden. This included preparing beds for transplanting vegables - hard labour shovelling compost, raking and measuring beds to fit the plants and then helping the plants through their growth by weeding the beds. Maureen was an important part of the team, where Lana and I agree that the market garden would not have been so productive without Maureen's consistent help.

Other work included long hours in the fields manually weeding crops such as hokkaidos, carrots, beetroots and parsnips, using field tools such as hoes to repeatedly remove weeds from around the crop. The precise work of seeding crops such as celeriac, cleaning of boxes and rooms to a high standard so that vegetables can be prepared, and folding boxes to prepare for the next order to pack vegetables.

Maureen also prepared the break and lunch daily for the rest of the team, taking time to prepare coffee and arrange all the food in time for break, which sometimes meant arriving to work earlier to drop off some tasty snacks for lunch for everyone to enjoy.

On harvest days we could trust that Maureen knew what to do, and could help us complete large orders for Dansk Cater in a limited time, by working as part of our team and relaying instructions to new volunteers, such as selecting the best radish to harvest, then weighing, washing and packing them before moving onto the next task.

Maureen was often one step ahead, proactive in engaging in the concepts of organic farming, permaculture and sustainable agriculture. If we didn't have time to fully explain a concept, Maureen would research it and help explain it to others, also bringing new ideas to the farm such as ways to help prevent slug infestations in the market garden, or taking the initiative to cover the radish beds with netting to help prevent pests, showing personal investment in the success of our project, which was inspiring for us and for others to see.

Maureen is knowledgeable in politics and world affairs and passionate for animal and human rights. Friendly, helpful to new volunteers and formed bonds with the staff and everyone in the volunteer house through kindness and great sense of humour.

Maureen is fluent in English and able to teach others Spanish and help with their English skills. Great cooking skills, helping prepare dinner for up to 15 people and the special Sunday Argentinian treat of tortas fritas which always put a smile on our faces.

I would say Maureen has great potential in any field of work and we would welcome Maureen back with open arms as a very worthy addition to our team and family here at the place, thank you for all your hard work, laughter, kindness and for being you :)

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26/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (María Paula) for host for (Come and help a charity ...)

I left this place a few weeks ago after been there for almost 5 months! Was my first Workaway experience and it couldn't be better!
I had and increíble time there and I met so nice people that most of them are close friends now. I highly recommend this place, and if you are Argentinian and know how to make tortas fritas, please go! Georgia will be… read more

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15/10/2020

Left by host (Learn about self-sufficiency, ...) for Workawayer (María Paula)

Maureen (nick name) stayed with us for two weeks together with her friend Mona in late summer 2020, before rushing off to England before the second wave of the corona came. . These two women brought new energy to us and lifted workaway to new hights. The way you share your love for the earth and it's living beings - plants and animals. The way you… read more

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