Grace

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hello, I’m Grace.

I’m semi-retired and semi-nomadic, and I love the freedom that brings. Most of what I own fits into my campervan, and when I travel abroad I usually have just a backpack.

I enjoy volunteering because it gives me a chance to experience everyday life in a place rather than just passing through. Over the years I’ve travelled widely, mainly in Europe and Asia, and have been lucky enough to spend time in all sorts of communities. I particularly enjoy communal living and the friendships that grow from sharing work, meals and everyday life.

I’m fairly laid back, adaptable and happy to muck in wherever needed. I enjoy good conversation, a sense of humour and people who don’t take themselves too seriously. I’m equally content being sociable or spending time quietly on my own.

Some of my more memorable volunteering has been in a leprosy community in Maharashtra, a clinic for children with cerebral palsy in Bodhgaya, an orphanage in Rishikesh, and teaching TEFL in Sri Lanka.

What keeps me travelling is simply a love of adventure and learning. I enjoy discovering new places, meeting interesting people and seeing how other people live. I look forward to meeting you.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Languages

More details about your skills

Occupational Therapist, Wellbeing Coach, TEFL qualified, hypnotherapy, yoga and meditation. Experienced in childcare, animal care, hospitality, housekeeping, cooking, gardening, painting, house sitting, community living and general maintenance. Practical, reliable, adaptable and quick to learn.

Age

58

What else ...

I was born and raised in Bristol and have two adult sons living in UK. We spend time together whenever we can, which I really value.

I worked as an Occupational Therapist for over 30 years, mainly supporting adults and children with physical disabilities. Alongside this, I worked as a wellbeing coach specialising in stress management. I’ve spent many years house sitting and caring for pets, plants and homes.

I’m well travelled and have lived and volunteered in a wide variety of communities and environments, from conscious communities and retreat centres to family homes and farms. As well as orphanages and TEFL centres. These experiences have made me adaptable, respectful of different ways of living and comfortable sharing spaces with others.

I’m practical, resourceful and enjoy turning my hand to almost anything, whether that’s DIY, gardening, cooking, painting, general maintenance or helping things run more smoothly. I have a good eye for organisation, efficiency and making the best use of space.

People often describe me as kind, calm, reliable, conscientious and easy to be around. I value honesty, integrity and simple living, and I enjoy being part of positive communities. Whatever I’m doing, I hope to make life a little easier for the people around me and to leave things better than I found them.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No