Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Culture, drumming, nature, beaches
Description
I am retired and living in Brazil for 6 months per year. I have been in love with Brazilian culture and people since my first trip to Bahia in 1989. For the other six months I travel and volunteer when possible. Through Workaway I volunteered in Lebanon for three months, India for five months,
Thailand for three months, and periodically in Brazil. I am a mother of two adult children, and we lived in Mexico for almost 24 years where we owned a small vegan hotel and restaurant. I volunteered with an NGO at an orphanage in Mexico for 7 years where I designed and implemented physical, artistic, and English language activities for preschool children up to teens. My passions include cultural travel, the beach, playing drums, yoga, healthy vegan cooking, and teaching children with play and artistic activities.
Interests
Self development
Photography
Art & design
Music
Sustainability
Plant care
Cooking & food
Charity work
Beach
Mountain
Languages
DIY & crafts
Outdoor activities
Vegetarian or vegan
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Culture
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
Arabic: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am learning Portuguese. I teach English.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Teaching
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
More details about your skills
I have been in the hospitality industry for over 35 years and managed our family hotel and restaurant in Mexico for over 20 years. I can teach English and basic Spanish. I can help in a school, NGO, cooking, light cleaning, pet care, child care, restaurants, hotels, in tourism in general. I have been a volunteer at an orphanage for over 7 years and love to play and teach young children. I am in charge of social media, designing and implementing activities for children from preschool to teenagers as well as the liaison between the English-speaking volunteers and the orphanage administration. I am fluent in English and almost fluent in Spanish. I am energetic and care to do things well when I am working but laid back and relaxed when off duty. I am a gracious guest and extremely considerate of other people's space and privacy.
Age
62
What else ...
I am willing to work as a volunteer in a private home, schools, orphanages, NGOs, vegan restaurants, or any hospitality-related services. I love drumming, yoga, and walks. I like to be in nature at the beach, in the mountains, and among trees.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
I am vegan and would like to cook for myself and others.
Feedback
India finally came true and volunteering was an excellent way to dive into the local culture. I spent 5 months mostly volunteering at the school but took three trips to visit ashrams and weekend nature trips to nearby areas, like Munnar, during my stay. My experience at the school was amazing because my hosts and… read more
Wishing you best and hopefully we can welcome you again.
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Feedback
India finally came true and volunteering was an excellent way to dive into the local culture. I spent 5 months mostly volunteering at the school but took three trips to visit ashrams and weekend nature trips to nearby areas, like Munnar, during my stay. My experience at the school was amazing because my hosts and… read more
Wishing you best and hopefully we can welcome you again.
