Mikaele

Canada
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At home

Activities i am interested in:

From permaculture to animal care to physical work to customer care and tourism, I'm just happy to have new experience, grow from it and discover your culture!
Description

It's simple:
I want to invest my time in a great cause, I want to work, I want to develop new skills, I want to learn, i want to see the world while helping, i want to meet people and i want to make the best out of this wonderful life that has been given to us!

This is what brought me to Work Away: my desire to improve myself and explore different cultures while giving back to the community!

I am a social worker: Helping others has always been in my nature. I am understanding and joyful

I've been using Work Away to travel for the 5th year in a row now, escaping the harsh Canadian winter

Help me realise MY GOAL to improve myself and i will help you towards YOUR GOALS!
Interests

Sailing / Boating

Plant care

Mountain

Adventure sports

Writing

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Outdoor activities

Nature

Pets

Music

Languages

LGBTQ

Gardening

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Dancing

Cycling

Culture

Books

Camping

Charity work

Cooking & food

Beach

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I can help you learn french/english, and i'm learning spanish

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Being an elderly companion

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Teaching

Creative DIY projects

Able to teach about:

Languages
More details about your skills

People say i'm a cheerful quick learner.
I have skills in different areas:

Tourism:
I worked as a tour guide in different countries. I did kayaking tours in the ocean and snorkeling tours in bays in Ecuador. I've also been a tour guide for volcanoes and camping trip in Nicaragua. I'm not afraid of mud or sweat, and I put the client first! :)

Animal care:
I am very passionate about animals and wildlife: it's one of my favorite thing about traveling.
I have experience with animal care and animal handling. I volunteered in dog shelters, but also in a rescue center with monkeys, crocodiles and horses. I have experience with farm animals too. I also worked in a veterinary clinic in the past.

Social:
I am a certified Profesionnal Social Worker.
I have experience in immigration and mental health, working mostly with adults, elderly and families.
I worked with people suffering from depression, schizophrenia, grief, anxiety and much more, trying to find balance in life. There is always hope.

Hospitality:
I volunteered in hostels while traveling in different countries and i'm always learning so much from it. I did cleaning, sweeping, yard work and gardening amongst most thing. Basically if you explain it well to me, i can do!

Permaculture:
I've been initiated to planting, pruning, mulching, harvesting and other tasks. I have experience working in garden, farm and even forest. The hardest part is waiting for the fruits to be ripe! ;)

Childcare:
I also have a lot of experience in babysitting, pet-sitting and house sitting.
I started babysitting when I was 13 years old. I have experience with babies, children, teenagers, pets, plants and even small shop keeping. I value people's trust a lot.

Language:
I speak french, I did some tutoring for college students. I also speak English and Spanish. I would love to learn a bit of Swahili!

I'll be happy to chat with you and see if we could get along and gain from helping one another :)
Age

32
What else ...

The ideal experience involves animals, wildlife, nature and eco-friendly project.
I would like to be around friendly, open-minded people for cultural exchange.
I volunteered in the past in different organisations and events.
I like to cook in group and I enjoy discovering and trying new recipes.
I come from a very multiethnic and open-minded part of Canada, in the city of Montréal: I am really excited about this cultural exchange!
In my freetime, I enjoy cycling, walking, playing guitar, listening to music, painting, drawing, reading and watching documentaries! Life has so much to offer!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  i do prefer vege/vegan food but i will eat anything

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27 May 2025

Left by host (Interact with the locals, ...) for Workawayer ()

Mika has been a wonderful addition to our school community. She’s an easygoing and dedicated volunteer who’s always willing to help out 100%. Whether assisting in the classroom or supporting school activities, Mika approaches everything with a positive attitude and genuine care. Our students absolutely love learning with her. She brings both … read more

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23 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Interact with the locals, ...)

Volunteering at this private school in Thailand was such a beautiful experience. Helping with English alongside Teacher Pia and Teacher Jenny was my favorite—I loved every kid, every smile, every shiny eye, every face, and every hug.

The volunteer house was amazing—comfortable, cleaned daily, and jumping in the pool after class was the perfect … read more

(Excellent )

26 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Live in a kitesurf community ...)

I had a fantastic time volunteering here! The location is beautiful, and the work was both rewarding and enjoyable. Tasks were varied—I did a bit of everything, from gardening and painting to general maintenance and whatever else needed to be done. They really try to accommodate your skills and preferences, making it a fun and engaging experience. … read more

(Excellent )

26 Feb 2025

Left by host (Live in a kitesurf community ...) for Workawayer ()

Mika is a lovely and creative person. She’s always eager to help, offering support and fresh ideas with kindness and enthusiasm. Her positive energy makes her a joy to be around, and anyone who works with her is lucky to experience the conversations with her and her warmth.

(Excellent )

16 Mar 2024

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Mika una chica dulce y encantadora dando mucho cariño a mis perritas ,su ayuda fue excelente ,ella siempre dispuesta y realizaba las tareas que le decía, tuve una excelente comunicación ya que ella habla perfectamente español, también me ayudó a la enseñanzas con mi ingles y disfruto mucho estar aquí . Si necesitas su ayuda ,no te … read more

(Excellent )

6 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with keeping our ...)

I spent a little over 2 weeks at Mari's place and it was a beautiful experience. The ñ
land is amazing, remote and quiet. The accomodation is basic but so lovely! Waking up every morning with a beautiful sunrise was a bliss: so energising.
Mari is a wonderful host, one of the best i've ever had. The communication was 10/10 (I speak spanish). It … read more

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27 May 2025

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23 May 2025

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26 Feb 2025

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26 Feb 2025

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16 Mar 2024

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6 Mar 2024

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25 Jul 2022

Left by host for Workawayer

Dear Mikaele,

Thanks for your help and love to all my team, we do hope you still being so nice and a good worker, the crew send all the love and hugs for you.

(Excellent)

23 May 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (An incredible opportunity ...)

I had a really good experience helping around at the hostel's office!
The work was very fair and easy: the workaway profile is accurate.
The whole team feels like a family: they will welcome you warmly from the start and they work seriously and quickly, but still with smile and laughter.
The administrator speaks english but will help you learn … read more

(Excellent)

6 May 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Join the fun in our surf & ...)

Experience of a lifetime.
I spent 3 AMAZING weeks helping out the guys with the kayak gears and tours.
Honestly i just fell in love with the place. You do have to have a little "hippie side" to enjoy it fully. You will sleep in a cozy 1 person tent and see breathtaking sunsets, constellations and hear the rain at night and roosters early in the … read more

(Excellent)

18 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us at our hostel in a ...)

Anna welcomed me to her lodge for a week, with care and generosity. The accomodation is really beautiful and clean. The lodge itself is located in a little piece of paradise.
We practiced french together everyday and I was impressed by Anna's french. She knows enough french not only to have casual conversations but also to talk about more … read more

(Excellent)

1 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Opportunity to help at a dog ...)

If you want to give some of your time to a very good cause while being surrounded by loving pets and a lot of freedom: this is the Work Away for you!

I've had a really good time there and enjoyed the work!
By the time I was there, they're were many volunteers, so the morning tasks took 1 hour sometimes! After that, it's good to take the dogs for … read more

(Excellent)

26 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with gardening and learn ...)

This WorkAway experience was one of the best I've had! I wish it would've been my first one as it was such a positive one! It's even hard to put into words how wonderful the place is and everything that you will get out of this experience.

Keiran was a perfect host to me. He is very kind, very generous, very simple and very active. I was really … read more

(Excellent)

15 Mar 2020

Left by host (Help with gardening and learn ...) for Workawayer

Mikaele stayed with me for a little over three weeks. She was a great worker, doing an enormous amount of work in pulling out asparagus fern and other weeds, and helping to build the compost nests. She was the perfect house guest, very clean and tidy and always willing to take the initiative when something needed to be done around the place. She … read more

(Excellent)

26 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Reconnect with Nature, Self ...)

Travelling to Koreelah to have this unique experience was one of the best decision I've made. I stayed here for 10 days and I will never forget them.

Staying with Joy will make you experience an alternative way of living and enlarge your horizon. You will be totally immerse in nature, outdoor all day long. You will experience a new way to listen … read more

(Excellent)