Aine

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  • Travel information

    I am currently

    Travelling

    My next destination:

    Thailand - from Mar 2024 until May 2024
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  • Description

    Hi lovely hosts and fellow travellers,

    My name is Áine (confusingly pronounced Awwnya!). I'm passionate about international volunteering, and after spending two years as Programmes Coordinator for an international volunteering NGO based in Dublin, I've embarked on my own journey of travel and self-discovery.

    I enjoy the great outdoors, rock-climbing, rollerblading, skating, music, art, meeting new people, sharing stories, hot drinks, and learning about other cultures.

  • Interests

    Sailing / Boating
    Beach
    Nature
    Camping
    Books
    Yoga / Wellness
    Water sports
    Pets
    Team sports
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Music
    Writing
    Cooking & food
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Outdoor activities
    DIY & crafts
    Drawing & painting
    Charity work
    Self development

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  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Irish: Fluent

    More details about my language interests
    I love languages and teaching them! I have a Cambridge TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate and I've spent about two years teaching English to non-native speakers, in beautiful Spain and in my native Ireland. I'm excited to learn new languages during my travels

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    DIY and building projects
    Life at a Farmstay
    Gardening

    Some knowledge of:  

    Art Projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Helping with Computers/ Internet
    Helping around the house
    General Maintenance

    Able to teach about:  

    Languages
    Charity Work
    Eco Projects
    Teaching
  • More details about your skills

    I've developed an eclectic mix of skills over the years a range of work and non-work experiences.

    For the past 2 years I've worked as Programmes Coordinator for an NGO in Ireland, which promotes peace and social justice through various international volunteer programmes and education workshops. My work has included:
    -Developing and managing volunteer and education projects
    -Grants and reports writing
    -Networking with partner organisations
    -Engaging and supporting volunteers
    -Promotions and social media management
    -Plenty of admin for all of the above!

    Other skills include:
    - Teaching: I've worked as an English teacher in academies in Spain and Ireland. I'm passionate about non-formal education, and have led workshops on climate justice, social inclusion, global issues and activism.
    - Customer Service: I worked in retail throughout university so I am an expert in dealing with people, their queries, their complains and the general behind-the-scenes of a business.
    - Childcare: I worked as an au pair in Spain for multiple summers as a teenager. I also come from a very big extended family so am very used to being on babysitting duty!
    - DIY: During Covid I did some house renovations so I've dabbled in gardening, painting, and general house maintenance

  • Age

    26

  • What else ...

    I've been solo travelling since high school and I've lived abroad at different points in my life so I've developed a lot of 'life skills'. All of this travel has helped me to become a very easy-going, adaptable and open-minded person. Put me to any task and I'm pretty happy to give it my best shot and learn along the way!

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    • Allergies

    • Special dietary requirements
      vegetarian

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