Maria

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Regenerative agriculture to grow "clean" food as a way to regenerate people as well.
Also this project that, deeply, connects me to Scotland.
https://www.serendipityfantasynovel.co.uk

Description

I am Portuguese and I've been living in the UK for near 10 years, where I've worked as a carer providing care to different groups of people in several organisations since 2012.

I have settled status (indefinite leave to enter and remain) given by the UK Home Office. I can provide the legal document if required.

I had the opportunity to be a co-worker for nearly 8 months in a community committed to sustainability in Scotland in 2009, where I was introduced to a team of volunteers that worked in a walled organic garden. This experience was really the beginning of my awareness and interest to learn more about organic agriculture and gardening.

Consequently, I've also developed a strong interest in Garden Photography and connection with the natural world.
I also joined the WWOOF's community (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) and was a volunteer during two months in 2010 at Poyntzfield Herb Nursery in the Black Isle (Inverness), a medicinal herbal garden that specializes in the cultivation of herb plants and seeds using organic and biodynamic principles, and at Culdees eco village also in the Highlands of Scotland.
These experiences reinforced my belief in the medicinal herbs and organic food to nourish our well-being.
In addition, I like to watch environmental documentaries that have been an eye opening about food and agricultural practices.

Storytelling and poetry related to the natural world are also themes of strong interest for me. They are resources that we can use to pass on a message of Love and urgent need to care for our mother nature.
Moreover the connection with the natural world allows us to meditate and be grounded on our roots.

I'm very inspired by all grass roots movements that are working on the reforestation and preservation of the natural ecosystems. I've volunteered in some Workaway's placements in Portugal where I worked along other volunteers helping in reforestation and clearance of the land, as well working in organic gardens and learning about permaculture and regenerative agriculture's practices.

I am passionated about the possibilities of working the land as a way to
regenerate people as well.
I am willing to volunteer in placements where nature is nurtured and orientated for the healing of the land and human beings.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

General Maintenance

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Being an elderly companion

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Charity Work

Hospitality/Tourism

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I am fluent in both Portuguese and English languages (written and spoken).
Experience in Housekeeping.
Experience in providing care to people with learning dificulties and using intensive interaction communication skills.
Skills in living in care, providing a 24 hour care to different groups of people.
Skills in Photography.
Strong interest in storytelling and poetry as a therapeutical tool for human development.
Cooking healthy meals.
Skills about the use of some medicinal herbs.
Organic gardening and regenerative practices of agriculture.

Age

49

What else ...

I am very motivated to live connected with the natural world and give my contribution for the regeneration of the land and human beings as well.

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 do not eat red meat and dairy free.