Brenda

United States
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At home

My next destination:
England, United Kingdom - from Aug 2026 until Aug 2026
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Description

I am a curious soul who loves people and making connections. I also love learning and experiencing new things and ways of life. People say that I am easy to get along with, responsible and take my work seriously while also having a good time. What brings me joy is helping out others in any way I can.

I enjoy cooking and eating, helping out around the house, gardening, music, reading and spending time outdoors. I am interested in crystals, meditation, health, chakras, healing touch and energy work, astrology and more!

I am a former elementary teacher now on a spiritual path. I am excited about this new phase of my life and ready for new experiences and opportunities to help me grow and be in service. I look forward to meeting you!
Interests

Writing

Fashion or beauty

Fitness

Plant care

Mountain

Outdoor activities

Movies & TV

Gardening

Hiking

Music

Photography

Pets

Self development

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Culture

Books

Dancing

Charity work

Events & social

Cooking & food

Beach

Astronomy

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Being an elderly companion

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Languages

Art Projects

Animal Care

Some knowledge of:

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Teaching

Light maintenance
More details about your skills

I am a former elementary teacher in the United States. Prior to this I worked as a medical assistant working directly with patient care as well as working in the front office (scheduling/insurance, etc). My husband was paralyzed so I was his caregiver. I raised boy/girl twins who are now adults and am a proud Nana of one granddaughter. I have been a pet owner of cats and fish. I have dabbled in gardening and landscape work around my home. I can be crafty if need be and have done a little sewing, crafts, jewelry making, etc. I enjoy cooking. I can get things done around the house such as painting, fixing things and most recently installing a new keyless entry door handle. ;)
Age

60
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  mold
- Special dietary requirements
  no gluten

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5 Apr 2024

Left by host (Share your English skills ...) for Workawayer ()

Brenda has been an incredible volunteer in every way. She was an amazing teacher, the children loved her and so did all the volunteers and the family. She was passionate about teaching and dedicated to making every student enjoy the lessons and feel comfortable with her.
Brenda did a lot for the school, she created a fundraiser for building a … read more

(Excellent )

5 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Share your English skills ...)

I just spent three amazing weeks at the school! What an incredible experience! Kamnat and his family are so lovely and serve you delicious foood. They're always making sure you have what you need. They really take care of their volunteers!

Then there are the students. They come to school every day with smiles on their faces, eager to learn. It … read more

(Excellent )

23 Aug 2023

Left by host (Live and help in a monastery ...) for Workawayer ()

Brenda is a confident, serene woman! Very friendly, she worked hard while she was with us. It was a pleasure to host her. She never complained and she completed the task we assigned her on time. We gladly recommend Brenda and wish her well on her travels. Thanks Brenda!

(Excellent )

7 Aug 2023

Left by host (Help in exchange of a ...) for Workawayer ()

It was a pleasure to host Brenda through the Workaway platform during June 2023. During her time with us, we developed a very high regard for Brenda based on the outstanding contributions that she made to our home and family.

Brenda is a very sweet person and open to suggestions. her upbeat demeanor and can-do attitude was much welcome and her … read more

(Excellent )

27 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help in exchange of a ...)

I stayed with Orietta, Angelo, Tomas and Leo for two weeks the end of June. I immediately felt like part of the family as they welcomed me into their home and shared their culture with me. They were all extremely helpful in showing me around their village and nearby areas and helping me experience Italy. We shared lots of conversation, good food … read more

(Excellent )

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5 Apr 2024

Left by host (Share your English skills ...) for Workawayer

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5 Apr 2024

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23 Aug 2023

Left by host (Live and help in a monastery ...) for Workawayer

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7 Aug 2023

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(Excellent)

27 Jul 2023

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(Excellent)

12 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer

Brenda very quickly became a part of our family and seemed to have no trouble slotting into our daily routine. She is wonderfully easy-going but at the same time, is thoughtful, helpful and takes the initiative really well. Benji adored her, as we all did and her presence in our home was such a blessing. She brought a peaceful and joyful energy to … read more

(Excellent)

10 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Share our daily life and ...)

I stayed with Jack, Robyn and Benji the month of May. They welcomed me into their home and immediately made me feel like part of their family. Benji is absolutely adorable and I loved helping with his care as well as helping out around the house. I was able to meet several of Jack & Robyn’s friends, many of whom were from other countries, so it … read more

(Excellent)

30 Nov 2022

Left by host for Workawayer

Brenda stayed with us for a month in November 22..
She was super playful and kind with our daughter, helped us in kitchen shared with us some great food and cookies..we learned a lot from her simple yet effective life style.

We exchanged a lot of things about our culture and demography.
Thank you so much, Visit us again !
We highly recommend her.

(Excellent)

30 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our family in Trondheim, ...)

I stayed with Vivek, Sudha & Dakshita for the month of November. They greeted me at the door with smiles and welcomed me into their family. We had great conversations, food and fun. They were genuinely interested in me as a person and went out of their way to help me with whatever I needed. They also were excited to share with me information about … read more

(Excellent)

2 Nov 2022

Left by host (Share daily life and and ...) for Workawayer

Brenda war ein Segen für unsere Familie.
Meine Kinder haben sie ebenso geliebt, wie unsere 2 Katzen.
Brenda hat mir im Haushalt viel geholfen. Alles perfekt geputzt.
Ihr Wesen ist so achtsam, wertschätzend und mit viel Herz.
Ich kann sie nur von Herzen jedem empfehlen.
Sie ist jederzeit herzlichst bei uns willkommen!

(Excellent)

2 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Share daily life and and ...)

I spent 3 weeks with Andrea and her family. She graciously welcomed me with open arms and made me feel right at home in her peaceful surroundings. The tasks she had me do were always reasonable. She is a great cook and made delicious meals. I was also able to participate in some of her seminars which were quite interesting and I enjoyed meeting … read more

(Excellent)

12 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Gardening and painting in the ...)

Staying with Anja was my first Workaway experience and it could not have gone better. Even before meeting Anja I could tell how kind she was through our correspondence. Once I met her I felt like I’d known her forever. We instantly connected and enjoyed many great conversations.
One of the things I appreciated about Anja is her clarity on … read more

(Excellent)

11 Oct 2022

Left by host (Gardening and painting in the ...) for Workawayer

Brenda was in my house for 14 days. she is such a lovely person
She helped me varnish the windows. I was very happy with that. I myself postponed that task. And now I'm so glad this is done.
She also helped in the garden to build a wall of branches. It looks beautiful now.
But she also helped with weeding, the laundry, cooking. Brenda is a really … read more

(Excellent)