Melica

Iran
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Hi! My name is Melica. I’m 28 years old, originally from Iran and currently based in Mexico. After years of traveling and volunteering around Latin America, I ended up creating roots in Mexico, which has been home for the last six years.

I’m fluent in English, Spanish, and Farsi, and I have around 12 years of experience teaching English and working with children of different ages. I’m a very social, easy-going person and genuinely enjoy connecting with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Over the years I’ve volunteered in Canada and throughout Latin America in hostels, with local families, and on farms. These experiences have taught me how to adapt quickly, work well with others, and enjoy simple ways of living. I’m comfortable helping with childcare, teaching, cooking, hospitality tasks, and supporting wherever I’m needed.

I love cooking and sharing food with people, it’s one of my favorite ways to connect. I follow a plant-based lifestyle, but I’m very flexible and relaxed about it 😊

I also have many hobbies and love staying active and creative. I’m a circus artist and practice aerial arts, I enjoy dancing salsa, playing chess, drinking mate, reading and writing books, spending time in nature, and being around animals. I’m always curious to learn new things and hear people’s stories.

I’m always eager to learn new skills and step outside my comfort zone. I’m especially interested in learning more about farming, permaculture, building projects, and rural life. This summer I’d love to have a different experience in Europe, meet new people, contribute where I can, and learn something new along the way.
Interests
Self development
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Culture
Languages
Fitness
Dancing
Mountain
Water sports
Nature
Outdoor activities
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Writing
Performing arts
Plant care
Hitchhiking
Gardening
Hiking
Farming
Blogging
Books
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Persian (Farsi): Fluent
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
I love children of any ages. Never get tired of them. I can read books to them,dance,sing , play many different games and do art projects.
I also have some experience with planting vegetables, gardening construction and animalcare. I have experience with llamas,dogs,cats,chickens,peacocks and I would love to learn more about horses and cows.
I can dance salsa and am eager to learn more!
I can cook vegan/vegetarian food for you!
Age
28
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  cats
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegan.

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12 Mar 2020

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"Do not change Ometepe Island, Let Ometepe Island change you."
Ten weeks of absolute joy. Ten weeks of living in heaven. This is not just a place to experience the best raw, organic vegan chocolate EVER, or a place to meet yogis, artists and wonderful people from all around the world, swim in the lake with the Volcano view and have long and… read more

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25 Feb 2020

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We feel so grateful to have welcomed Melica at our school, her skills and love for children were highly appreciated! We would truly welcome you anytime! We wish you the best in all of your upcoming projects! Pura Vida!

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4 Dec 2019

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Leaving Alajuela after two weeks today, I feel so grateful for being able to share my love and knowledge with Costa Rican children and to see how education works here in Costa Rica! Karla and Josue were good hosts, even though we only had a few conversations, they were always very positive and with good energy! I truly enjoyed my time with the… read more

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27 Oct 2019

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We had a beautiful experience receiving Melica at home. She is an adaptable person and great with the kids. We appreciate also the love she gave to our garden and all the nice conversations we shared. We hope she can come back some day.

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26 Oct 2019

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I stayed with Ze and Aldo for two weeks. I had my own room and bathroom and a great privacy! They are both very friendly and made me feel at home! We had classes with children three days a week. It was very interesting to see the differences of a private and public school in Panama. They let me create new activities and I learned a lot from them!!… read more

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12 Mar 2020

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25 Feb 2020

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4 Dec 2019

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27 Oct 2019

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26 Oct 2019

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6 Sep 2019

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Melica was a blessing! She was amazing with the kids, always keen to help out whenever needed, bonded with the kids so well and was happy to join on our family adventures. She was smart, easy going, a pleasure to have in our home for the summer. She is terribly missed already and we hope that she will return next summer at least for a visit if not… read more

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29 Aug 2019

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What a summer!
I don't even know how to start! Jaya, Charles and the kids welcomed me with open arms! I was only supposed to stay for six weeks and I ended up staying for ten weeks!! Such a lovely family! They live in a big house in the middle of nature! We were surrounded by trees and deers were our neighbours!! I had my own privacy and I truly… read more

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5 May 2019

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Dear Mel! We already miss you! Your dedication to our project, your affection and attention to our students! For all of this and more, I want to say thank you! And hopefuly you will join us again soon! You are a amazing person and we wish all the best in your way!!! Thank you!

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30 Apr 2019

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I just left Brasilia de Minas and I feel like I have left my home! The cultural house is where you can share your love and knowledge with children and adults in the city, where you can attend many classes such as Piano, singing and other language courses. Leo, Bis, and Ricardo, Thank you for the comfortable accomodation and the great access to the… read more

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1 Feb 2019

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Living for 7 days in Lavalleja with Patricio, enjoying the silence, the wonderful work and the great food! It was definitely an amazing experience. The work was easy and Patricio was always there to help! He is an amazing cook and can make simple and delicious stuff! The cats and the horses were so lovely and I believe the accomodation was really… read more

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15 Oct 2018

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Meli!!!

Such a beautiful girl!!! She knows a lot about kids, and how to handle with them.

You are a specil person... and we are sure you will suit in any vounteer or work place.

Thanks for sharing your culture and knowledge with us.

La Casita misses you already!!!!

Thanks, good luck and whenever you want to come back... here you have a… read more

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14 Aug 2018

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I'm really glad I was lucky enough to have the experience of volunteering in Taltal and also meeting Hector (Tello)! What he is doing for the people of this town is amazing! Teaching to housewives, workers,teenagers and children are so fun and easy! Tello provides everything and he accepted our new ideas about everything. The three other girls… read more

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12 Jun 2018

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Dear Sandra and Felipe,

I had a wonderful time here! In these two weeks I learned a lot! And made amazing friends! Thank you so much for accepting me! I wish u all the best!

A really clean and comfortable hostel to volunteer in with really friendly staff!:green_heart::green_heart::green_heart::ok_hand_tone2::ok_hand_tone2:

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21 Apr 2018

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Hi! Today is the last day that I'm staying with Ivonne and Sofia in their lovely house in this beautiful city, Cali! This was my third workaway experience and it was the first time that within only three weeks (too short :( ) I felt this close with my host! Ivonne is a wonderful person, she is so kind and so lovely, and a wonderful Mother!! She… read more

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4 Apr 2018

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Hello!! Although her staying here hasnt finish, I want you all to know that Melica it is so amazing, she loves children and you can clearly see that she loves what she does. we are having an awesome experience, we have three more weeks to spend with her and Im so happy with her work and company so far!! thank you Melica for coming!

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19 Mar 2018

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To everyone who is reading this message,

I had the BEST experience ever!!! I stayed with the family for 10 weeks in Tena, a very safe and lovely town in Ecuador! Michelle and Gary, the parents were awesome! They helped me a lot with everything and also they have lots of information about Ecuador and the cities that I wanted to visit, as they run… read more

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6 Jan 2018

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Since I was in Iran, I read about the community and it was one of my biggest dreams to join them! I messaged them really late but they accepted me as an intern in the holidays! I stayed in the bamboo house for five days and I had a really great time with Karen,Nando and the Children! This is more about connecting to the nature and children than… read more

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6 Jan 2018

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It was our first volunteer from Iran and I hope everyone in that country are as sweet as her. She has a lot of enthusiams with children, make excelent connection with people and alwasy eager to learn and share nice moments. Very organiced and a natural leader. The best volunteer you can get for your project, specially if you are working with… read more

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