Rebekah

United Kingdom
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Travelling
Description
Hi! New to workaway but an experienced traveller and volunteer :)
Growing up internationally has gifted me a love for cultural exchange and I've joined workaway in part because I love to engage with a location, volunteer and learn, more than just visiting in a quick touristic weekend trip.

I'm particularly interested in exchanges that involve a focus on sustainable living and would love to meet more people with similar values. At home I enjoy experimenting with projects from making my own apple cider vinegar to repairing/making my own clothes. For me, this is a way of challenging the ideas of fast-pace consumerism and trying to gain more awareness of the natural world and where things come from. My professional background is in research for human rights NGOs and digital investigations, and I'm looking forward to learning more about sustainability, plants, community-building, etc!

I like reading, live music, hiking, gardening, conversations that include lots of laughter and don't have to hide the tears.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Eco Projects
Languages
Teaching
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
I'm a practical, hands-on person – I make and fix a lot of things myself, and I am good at detailed crafts. I also do a lot of gardening; I am not an expert, but if I don't know how to do something, I like to learn and take initiative.

My skills also include photography, and I have professional experience in a range of areas including human rights investigations, translation and editing, teaching, and historical research.
Age
29
What else ...
I normally eat a meat-reduced diet, and am open to eating vegetarian/vegan for the duration of a stay if that is a key component of a host's priorities.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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8 Jan 2025

Left by host (Join us on a beautiful rural ...) for Workawayer ()

Rebekah stayed with us for a week—a short visit, but more than enough to make a meaningful contribution! She helped renovate one of our rooms, a challenging task given its size and the many hours needed for painting and finishing touches. Alongside that, she lent a hand with other tasks around the house, always with dedication and care.

Her… read more

(Excellent )

29 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us on a beautiful rural ...)

Staying with Raquel and Marcos was my first Workaway, and they have set very high standards for my future experiences! There are many details that make them great, but underneath everything is a warm and communicative approach – it seems they have taken their own experiences as workawayers to become really thoughtful hosts.

Tasks were helpfully… read more

(Excellent )

29 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us create our ecological ...)

I was only here for about a week but it was great to get involved with such a variety of outdoorsy tasks. On a given day you might be working with plants or power tools, probably both – and there’s plenty of opportunities to share ideas and try new techniques without judgement.

The area is relatively well connected compared to some eco/finca… read more

(Excellent )

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