Naila

Canada
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Profile information

Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Costa Rica - from Mar 2024 until Jun 2024
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Description
I am a Canadian taking an extended sabbatical to travel and spend time learning about organic agriculture and permaculture as well as volunteer on land stewardship and conservation projects. I am a passionate environmental justice activist and my main area of interest is climate justice and building sustainable local food systems. I love spending time in nature and learning about other cultures and my general approach to life is to be open-minded, patient, and kind.
Interests
Art & design
Astronomy
Plant care
Music
History
Beach
Hiking
Charity work
Sustainability
Gardening
Dancing
Performing arts
DIY & crafts
Outdoor activities
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Farming

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
I am interested in learning some of the common phrases in local languages.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills
I have some experience in and am interested in learning more about organic agriculture and permaculture as well as land stewardship and regeneration. I also have an interest in and some knowledge of herbal medicine,
Through my work in a non-profit organization, I also have experience in event planning, volunteer coordination and financial bookkeeping.
Age
48
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  No pork or other products from pigs.

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13 Feb 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Naila)

Naila did a great job as a dogsitter and housesitter for us on WorkAway while we were on a family holiday in Tahiti. We really appreciated her being such a good companion to our furbabies, who are capable of being very naughty but she was patient with them and very diligent. She is trust-worthy, a good communicator and reliable. We highly… read more

(Excellent )

15 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Naila) for host (Permaculture farm and bush ...)

I spent five weeks here and had a wonderful time at this magical place. The expectations were clearly laid out in a detailed guidelines document sent to me prior to my arrival so I knew what was expected of me. Dan and Merve were both very knowledgeable about permaculture and building community and I learned a lot from them during my stay which… read more

(Excellent )

11 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Naila) for host (Help us with animals and ...)

I was the first Workaway volunteer here and I felt like my contribution was deeply appreciated and this made it a rewarding experience for me. I learned a lot from Kim about growing and caring for the fruit trees, different local Malaysian foods and other aspects of Malaysian culture which made it a rich cultural exchange as well. I also got a… read more

(Excellent )

10 Aug 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Naila)

Naila was a great help during her one week stay with us. We finished my targeted task, clearing the weeds, wraping the fruits, watering the plants and cleaning the farm house. We are very grateful for her help. Thank you!

(Excellent )

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