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Description
Hi! We are Maria and Joseph. We are curious, compassionate, and hard-working travelers. We have spent the last 2 years living and working in 20 countries across 5 continents. Currently, we reside in Nelson, NZ, on a one-year Working Holiday Visa. We've loved living in the Marlborough area, but we joined WorkAway because we are excited to spend the month of October near Christchurch! We own a vehicle, so we are open to any opportunities within driving distance to the city.
We both have 2 years of experience working on family-owned vegetable farms in the Midwest of the United States. Joseph has 5 years of professional experience in horticulture and arboriculture. Maria has a master's degree in Anthropology with years spent working outside on archaeological expeditions.
We come from a large family where our many nieces and nephews are a major part of our lives. We each have experience working professionally with children via a program called Americorps, where we specialized in working with kids ages 10-18.
We are motivated by kindness, social connection, and a sense of community through shared work and experiences.
Interests
Events & social
Culture
Books
Sailing / Boating
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Joseph and I are both lifelong Spanish language enthusiasts. We can both hold basic conversations, but aspire to fluency. Language immersion through traveling Latin America is a major goal for us!
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Teaching
House sitting
More details about your skills
We both have 2 years of experience working on family-owned vegetable farms in the Midwest of the United States. Joseph has 5 years of professional experience in horticulture and arboriculture. Maria has a master's degree in Anthropology with years spent working outside on archaeological expeditions.
We come from a large family where our many nieces and nephews are a major part of our lives. We each have experience working professionally with children via a program called Americorps, where we specialized in working with kids ages 10-18.
We are motivated by kindness, social connection, and a sense of community with others through shared work and experiences.
Age
28 & 27
What else ...
We are both big readers! We love a good story and spend much of our free time listening to audiobooks or getting lost behind the pages of a great novel.
Joseph is a highly skilled and experienced hiker with many epic stories of adventures in the wilderness. He has detailed knowledge of all types of plants and animals across the globe.
Maria is an excellent cook and enjoys creating flavorful and nutritious meals.
We both enjoy sharing meals, telling stories, connecting with new people, and spending time outside. We are both open-hearted and curious people who love making life feel meaningful for ourselves and those around us.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Seafood (allergy to shellfish, squid, and other seafood). We travel with medication and insurance, so no need to worry. Please cook and eat what YOU want. We are vegetarian but we would never expect someone to cater to us! We are simple. Please do not worSpecial dietary requirements
