Marta

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Description

Hello everyone!
I'm Marta, an Italian 22 years-old girl.
This october I got my bachelor degree in energy engineering in the University of Bologna. The reason why I chose this path is because I really think that we need to change our ways of living and our ways of producing energy in order to save our planet. After my graduation I have been working until April and now I want to use my time and money travelling, volunteering and doing new experiences! I have been volunteering in Armenia for one month in a youth centre; now I'm planning to visit Portugal, hiking part of the Rota Vicentina and then I'd love to dedicate some time to volunteering through workaway!
I have many hobbies: I really like music, I like to dance, I like to spend time outside in the nature and of course to travel! I think of myself as a courious person and always wanting to do something or learn something new.
I had a couple of experiences with workaway and I found it very stimulating so I'm looking forward to the next one! Before these, I already experienced living in a host family and adapting to a new culture and way of living because when I was 16 I went to study in Finland as an exchange student for 7 months.
I have been a scout for almost all my life and this gave me the opportunity to spend time outside, sleeping in a tent, spending time in the nature with the only essential things in my backpack and so on. It also taught me the spirit of helping others, volounteering, enjoying little things in life, enjoying other people's presence and sharing as much as I can with them.
I decided to join workaway because, living in a town as Bologna, I sometimes feel like I need to take some distance from my routine and from the city; possibly by being in the nature, learning something, meeting new interesting people and joining some kind of sustainable project.
I think these are the most important things about myself but I will be happy to answer to any of your questions.
I can't wait to do my next experience with workaway, to get my hands dirty and to gain some new perspective!

Interests

Events & social

Sustainability

Self development

Farming

Charity work

Plant care

Music

DIY & crafts

Gardening

Drawing & painting

Carpentry

Animals

Nature

Camping

Mountain

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Finnish: Beginner

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Teaching

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

As I said before, I am a scout so I know how to make a fire, cut wood, build some simple things, ...
I am able to do some simple jobs in the house and in the garden, I play a little bit the guitar. During my last workaway experience i learnt how to use the sander, I gave the wood sealer and I did some little jobs in the garden. I don't consider myself a good cooker but I can always help. I speak Italian, English and also some Finnish. If there are some kids or someone who needs help, I am good in math and other scientific subjects so I could give a hand with homeworks or just teach something new.
I am an accurate person so when I do something I like to do it in the best way that I can and I am able to understand when something is needed to be done without having someone always telling me what to do (I might need some advice but I'll take initiative).
In my everyday life as a student I don't do often practical activities so I might not have many skills but I really like to learn and I always try and do my best! :)

Age

22

What else ...

I like to be around other people and doing stuff together, play games or other activites. I think that my description was pretty exhaustive but feel free to ask anything

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