Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
horseback riding (informal), horse-assisted therapy, scuba/snorkeling, film, nature walks, running, swimming, yoga/meditation, marine life, cycling, mental health, psychology, true crime podcasts
My next destination:
Oxford, United Kingdom - from Jan 2025 until Apr 2025 View allDescription
I'm Moira-a 37 year old woman originally from northern Vancouver Island. I have lived all over Canada and abroad. I worked on a tall ship in the Caribbean for five months. During university, I was able to participate in a 6 week study tour of east Africa. I taught ESL for six years in the Middle East (including Saudi Arabia!) and South Korea, which allowed me to travel to over 50 countries. I love to travel but at a much slower pace now. Quality over quantity! And prefer to feel like a local rather than a tourist.
I have a plethora of employment experiences- teaching English to all ages, campsite attendant, farmhand, deckhand, housekeeper, server, nanny and community gardener to name a few.
The skills I can offer are basic gardening/ landscaping, animal care (domestic/farm), child care, general maintenance, and errand runner. I have recently become interested in horse-assisted therapy and natural horsemanship.
I am very independent and I prefer small groups of people or one on one interactions, allowing me to get to know individuals better and have genuine conversations. I do best with a balance of people/ alone time. I am usually found outdoors appreciating nature, or enjoying my cat's company at home.
Thanks for taking the time to read!
-MoiraInterests
Sailing / BoatingYoga / WellnessWritingSelf developmentNatureMovies & TVFashion or beautyGardeningDrawing & paintingDIY & craftsCyclingCultureBeachArt & designAnimalsLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
GardeningGeneral MaintenanceLife at a FarmstayAnimal CareHospitality/TourismCharity WorkAble to teach about:
Babysitting and creative playHelping around the houseMore details about your skills
- Teaching ESL to all ages from all backgrounds/ cultures/ religions
- Animal care, particularly horses- including medicine
- Basic gardening/ landscaping
-Housesitting
- Basic computer software on MAC and PC
- ChildcareAge
37
What else ...
I enjoy running, nature walks, swimming and exploring less known areas. I have completed many races including a beer marathon in Belgium! I am an avid movie fan. I prefer animals to humans especially cats and horses, and have ridden on and off for 20 years. My favourite place to be is at the beach.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
I am a carnivore but can adhere to a vegetarian diet for a short while.
Feedback
Respectful, kind, funny, willing to help and to learn. She showed love to our dog and goats, help chase runaway chickens, assist in every posible way and even treat us some desert (which we already miss).
We where fortunate tu have her in our home and farm.
Housing- you will have your own room with ensuite bathroom. Very private. The house is yours to use- the kitchen, living room. Wifi is great connection. They have a wall projector for… read more
Thank you for your hard work lifting and caring my daughter.
Have a great journey & your always welcome back.
She wrote letters and played scrabble with grandmother. Who adores her.
We will miss you.
Thanks
she gave me the freedom to come and go without having to worry about the many animals I have
Thank you… read more
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Feedback
Respectful, kind, funny, willing to help and to learn. She showed love to our dog and goats, help chase runaway chickens, assist in every posible way and even treat us some desert (which we already miss).
We where fortunate tu have her in our home and farm.
Housing- you will have your own room with ensuite bathroom. Very private. The house is yours to use- the kitchen, living room. Wifi is great connection. They have a wall projector for… read more
Thank you for your hard work lifting and caring my daughter.
Have a great journey & your always welcome back.
She wrote letters and played scrabble with grandmother. Who adores her.
We will miss you.
Thanks
she gave me the freedom to come and go without having to worry about the many animals I have
Thank you… read more
Moira was a good helper and pick up on the different chores we had very fast. She learned all 45 horses names in record time. I wish she could have stayed longer. She was… read more