Michele

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Originally from the rural South West of England, I am keen to meet new people and communities, to travel independently in a more flexible/fluid way. I wish to be out in the world and explore again after 'lockdown', do something that will take me out of my comfort zone, further my creativity and open up my imagination. I should like the opportunity to experience a place as a local as opposed a tourist and want to discover more of the world, particularly Canada, Alaska and Ireland. I see myself as a life long learner; education and learning new things is something I really value. Whilst I am new to Workaway, I have travelled a fair bit in the past including Europe, Russia, Iceland, North America and Ireland.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I could help with people wanting to learn English

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Charity Work

Art Projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

More details about your skills

I am an arts graduate and love all things arts and crafts. Mosaics, photography, print making. - just about anything creative. I love to work with textiles. I know how to use a sewing machine.
I have a back ground as a qualified Social Worker and latterly worked in learning and development enabling adult learning, facilitating teaching groups. However, I am looking forward to being more practical in a range of contexts.
I enjoy painting and decorating. I can do basic DIY, putting up shelves, curtain poles.
Clearing, cleaning, decluttering and housekeeping. I am clean and tidy and like to be organised.
Having had dogs and cats of my own, I enjoying caring for them and especially walking dogs. House sitting.
Gardening and garden maintenance, log stacking! Shifting stuff about.
Cooking and simple meal preparation.
Hold a clean driving licence and an international DL. I am an experienced and confident driver.
I am qualified as a teacher in MBSR (mindfulness).
Good basic computer skills. Social media user.
Last Spring/Summer (2022) was spent woof’ing for a family on Vancouver Island setting up a small holding. General gardening duties (weeding, mowing, planting, work in greenhouse as well as caring for ornamental flower garden) also looking after chickens, geese, rabbits. I was also tasked with decluttering and organising various workshops and sheds….I loved it and it was a great experience.

Age

63

What else ...

I enjoy walking/hiking and being outdoors. I have done some long distance hiking in the past (Camino Frances, Via Francigena). I am a keen photographer. An avid reader. Fascinated by local history. I enjoy Nordic Walking and Yoga. I have a strong work ethic, able to work independently once you show me what's required. A problem solver. Most energised when there is a balance between being in community and spending time alone.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No