Mariana

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I am a positive, dynamic, creative and eco-friendly person who loves living in community.
In the past years I have been working as volunteer within different countries and cultures and, while expanding my understanding about the world I became more and more interested about sustainability, intercultural learning and non-formal education as the real way of development.
I am independent, patient and hardworking.
I love the sun, the ocean, the trees, the stars! I love traveling, living between Nature and working together with people in an environment of sharing and mutual learning. I recently discovered a new interest related with permaculture & sustainability that I would like to explore and to read is one of my favorite hobbies.
I am a simple human with simple habits but a heart willing to grow while sharing my life with others.

LOVE - HARMONY - RESPECT - PEACE - UNITY - SIMPLICITY - UNDERSTANDING
Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Videography

Van life

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Photography

Performing arts

Nature

Languages

Hitchhiking

Hiking

Farming

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Culture

Charity work

Camping

Blogging

Animals

Art & design

Beach

Books

Cooking & food

Dancing

Gardening

Mountain

Music

Plant care

Sustainability

Writing
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching
More details about your skills

I have a course of Visual arts and a degree in Social Communication.
I started traveling in 2012 and since then I did not stop having amazing adventures worldwide, having the opportunity to live and work under different economic, social and cultural backgrounds such as:
- Kenya (development instructor in a slum area)- 2012/2013.
- Denmark (development instructor in an orphanage and school for kids with special needs) - 2013/2014
- Mozambique (development instructor in primary schools from rural areas) - 2014/2015
- Netherlands (working as au pair and part-time cleaner in Hotels) - 2015/2016
- Mexico (working as volunteer with bio-construction, reception, mural paintings, cooking and housekeeping in farms, hostels, a rustic beach restaurant and community projects ) - 2016/2017
- Belgium (working as housekeeper in a private home and wellness) - end of 2017
- Costa Rica (working as receptionist in 2 different hostels and painting a mural in a third one) - 2018
- Guatemala (working with web content translation, tourism advertising and housekeeping in a EcoHotel from Lago Atitlan) - 2018
- Spain (working as au pair with a spanish family, as web content translator for a publicity company and as a bartender from a Bar in the heart of Barcelona) - end of 2018
- Switzerland (working as nanny and Housekeeper for an international family) - 2019
- New Zealand ( working as fruit picker in kiwi and nashi pear farms, pruning blueberry trees and general gardening in a eco farm, cooking dinners in a travel community and feeding cows in exchange of learning the art of felting with a Kiwi family) -2020
- Switzerland (working as housekeeper in a Ski resort) - 2021/ 2022
- Switzerland (working as kitchen helper and a patisserie apprentice in a Restaurant) - 2022
- Switzerland (working as housekeeper in a Ski Resort) - 2022/ 2023
- Switzerland (working as housekeeper in a City Hotel) - 2023/2024
- Canada (working as housekeeper in a beach Resort) - 2024/2025

what else?
- I practice amateur fire malabars
- love photography (+ edition)
- can do video recording and edition (if you can provide the working material)
- can write articles (also for blogs, if needed)
- have basic knowledge in agriculture but a big will of expanding my small experience.
I am a fast learner, have good communication skills, easy adaptation to cultural diversity and good sense of cooperation.

Funny - hardworking - good storyteller
Age

36
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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28 Apr 2026

Left by host (Come join us in the most ...) for Workawayer ()

Mari and Claudia were absolutely wonderful volunteers, and we highly recommend them.
They helped us at both of our properties and did an excellent job in every task they were given. They were extremely hardworking, responsible, punctual, and always completed their work with great attention to detail. We could truly rely on them.
Beyond their … read more

(Excellent )

19 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come join us in the most ...)

I spent 2 weeks in LA Serena with Ale and Nico and it was a really cool experience. 2 weeks is not a long period but I felt at home from the first day.
The accommodation and work may vary, but I was living in a Glamping next to the beach and surrounded by nature (which was a big plus) and was working in the Hostel they have in town. You can walk … read more

(Excellent )

23 Feb 2026

Left by host (Help us with our camping in ...) for Workawayer ()

Nuestra experiencia con Mari y Claudia fue MARAVILLOSA. Como voluntarias siempre vas a querer tenerlas a tu lado, pero además como personas más aún. Son muy preocupadas, proactivas y resolutivas. Tienen muchas historias interesantes que compartir, siempre con una broma y una sonrisa que te alegran el día. Ojalá se hubiesen podido quedar más tiempo … read more

(Excellent )

22 Feb 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with our camping in ...)

Que buena vibra este lugar y que suerte poder compartir con gente tan linda!
Mi experiencia en el camping fue increíble. Me quedé case 3 semanas pero ojalá tuviera más tiempo para quedarme la temporada. El trabajo es súper sencillo y además te lo explican todo muy bien, todos los voluntarios y staff son super amables y con una energía súper buena … read more

(Excellent )

28 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Save sea turtles and clean up ...)

I stayed one week at Cory and Maria's house together with another friend and we had a great time with them! They welcome and made us feel at home since the first day! We learned a lot about the region of Naples and Cory and Maria were always willing to give us some great tips about the city, what to visit and how to get around!
They have a very … read more

(Excellent )

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28 Apr 2026

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19 Apr 2026

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23 Feb 2026

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22 Feb 2026

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28 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Save sea turtles and clean up ...)

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21 Aug 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Ex-guesthouse and kiwi family ...)

I stayed for a week together with a friend at Angela's place and we felt so welcoming and blessed to have found them! Angela, Cam, Ethan and Ava are just the most lovely and funny family to be around! We had such a good time! Their place is stunning, the work was super easy going and we felt like in a castle with such good conditions! We also had … read more

(Excellent)

24 Jul 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Environmentally friendly ...)

I spent a week together with a friend at Carolann's place and we had a really good time! Unfortunately one week is not really enough to have a huge sharing experience but we did lots of different jobs throughout the week, had interesting talks over dinner ( Carolann cooks really nice meals) and i as i am interested in permaculture and … read more

(Excellent)

30 Jun 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our beautiful surf camp ...)

I spent 2 weeks in this amazing community and could not ask for a better way to start my travel in New Zealand! This travel community is full of people from all over the world with a really nice sense of "sharing is caring" among volunteers, hosts and guests! A big family I would say ;)
I volunteered helping with the community dinners and it was … read more

(Excellent)

30 Jun 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Coastal views, Sea and River ...)

I spent 1 week with Sheryl and Andrew together with another friend and we had an amazing time. Their place is stunning, surrounded by breathtaking views, lot's of animals and green everywhere!
This is a great opportunity to experience the nz rural lifestyle and to learn many things! Andrew took us to feed the animals and to explore the great views … read more

(Excellent)

10 Aug 2018

Left by Workawayer for host (Looking for help in Uvita, ...)

The its the best place in Uvita to stay, relax, meet interesting people and have a great experience of pura vida "life style". There are plenty of choices around and the Hotel its really well placed (near the bank, supermarket, restaurants and in between the best beach in the world and an amazing river with a waterfall). Apart from that the Hotel … read more

(Excellent)

2 Jul 2018

Left by host for Workawayer

Mari has been one of the best volunteers we had the chance to host. Fast learner, very committed, precise and professional job wise, and simply beautiful as a human being. We treasured her quietness, depth, smile and willingness to make things work and ends meet. Thank you once again for being part of our small, a little crazy family. It was a … read more

(Excellent)

20 May 2018

Left by host for Workawayer

Mary is the BEST!! A very task-oriented, business-savvy and caring person. I wish she could have spent more time with us. Best of luck to her in her future endeavors :)

(Excellent)

5 Mar 2018

Left by Workawayer for host (Hostel help in San Jose, ...)

What to say!!!?
This place is like home! The vibe it's really nice and chill, the location is very good (near the main street where you can find banks, shops, restaurants and all you might need and also very near from a big and amazing market selling fresh fruits and veggies) and Mike is also the best!
Apart from many others things Mike really … read more

(Excellent)

7 Nov 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Come and add to the good ...)

AHO!
I spent around 3 weeks with Maria working as volunteer in her Cabanas. What to say about my time there and about Maria? Everything was really beautiful, chill and funny and more than anything else I gain a new family while in La Punta.
By the time I was there it was still low season so we were not many at the hostel so we became really close … read more

(Excellent)

4 Jul 2017

Left by host (Come and volunteer to help ...) for Workawayer

Mary was with us as a workaway volunteer (together as a couple with Gianni who goes here as Jhonfredydiaz). The original plan was for 3 or 4 weeks but they ended up staying for more than 4 months. I would have been delighted if they had stayed even longer. They were both wonderful but I will focus on this feedback on Mary. I'll make a separate one … read more

(Excellent)

23 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Come and volunteer to help ...)

This isjust the best place you might find in Mexico if you want to learn, live, experience and share a local mexican lifestyle. Barra de Potosi its one of the most beautiful, peaceful and safe places I have ever been and everyone is amazingly warm and welcome. The nature its wild, the ocean peaceful (the majority of the time) and the environment … read more

(Excellent)

20 Mar 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Help out in our hostel, meet ...)

Hello! I spent around 10 days here and it was a really nice and chillout experience! Of course 10 days are not enough to know everything Puerto Escondido can give to you but it was enough to charge batteries for the next travel. The crew is super fresh and full of energy!! The life its peaceful there, the beach its close by and the hostel bar at … read more

(Excellent)

16 Feb 2017

Left by host for Workawayer

Mary was with us here for 4 months, and now that she's gone things just don't feel the same! She's a super hard worker, creative, funny, smart and mainly a great pleasure to be around. Her and Gianni painted a beautiful mural in our dorm room, and left artistic touches all throughout the hostel. She cooked delicious meals and helped with almost … read more

(Excellent)

16 Feb 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our family at our Hostel ...)

Hey!!! I lived in this hostal for 4 months and for sure this place become my home and not just the place where I was dropping my bags! The last 2 months of my journey in San Cristobal I actually started to work there as volunteer and therefore I love this place as if it was my own house!!! I am not in san cris anymore, but for sure I will always … read more

(Excellent)

20 Jan 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with a little rancho ...)

Pancho is a great person with a really good vibe and a lot of patiente to teach you everything he knows - apart of his open mind to always listen new ideas and opinions. I worked at his rancho around 2 months and it was a really good and peaceful experience. The place its a beautiful land between the mountains and near a local viallage where the … read more

(Excellent)