Alexandra

Travel information

I am currently

Description

I consider myself a world traveler and was over the moon when I learned about the Workaway platform where I can combine volunteering with world travel.
So I have packed up my things and begin my journey with Workaway and giving back to people and learning from different cultures and different life situation.

After some life experiences myself, I find happiness in the little things in life like sunshine on my face, watching the cute birds singing or running across the beach, cuddling with cats and dogs that keep running towards me or any other animals, embrace the beauties of nature, and make people laugh with my stories.

I am a very outgoing and talkative person and enjoy meeting new people and hear their life stories, wisdoms and learn about different cultures.

However, I also like to enjoy quiet moments with meditation and mindfulness in addition to physical activities like yoga, workouts, salsa dancing, hiking, cycling, swimming and rock climbing when my shoulder is healed.

I enjoy being creative wherever I can and like to paint paintings, or create videos of my travels or fun entertaining videos I´d like to share with my friends.

Interests

Pets

Sustainability

Van life

Plant care

Videography

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Art & design

Music

DIY & crafts

Performing arts

Photography

Gardening

Cooking & food

Drawing & painting

Astronomy

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Winter sports

Sailing / Boating

Mountain

Dancing

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am very interested in other languages and picking up words or phrases. I would love to bring my Spanish to a fluent level. I am happy to teach others the languages I know and help them to improve or to learn something new.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Being an elderly companion

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Teaching

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I am a Jackie of all Trades as they call it.
Being blessed with many talents, I am always interested in exploring new skills and hobbies and am a very fast learner.

Based on my last jobs and experiences I am very good with kids (used to coach and teach them) and am great with all kinds of animals.
My neighbour's cats always want to visit me, the dogs on the beach walk always run to me to say hello. On my hikes and walks I have noticed the curiosity of all the animals when they see me. Especially when I encountered a herd of cows walking home. Each one of them stopped to say hello :-)

I was told that I am a very good cook and enjoy cooking for people. (One time hosted a dinner for 12 during my semester abroad in Australia). I also love baking things when the time allows.
I can draw, paint, sew and like to create things or be creative with decorations, crafting or building things.

I am happy to teach art or piano or guitar as I play those instruments.
I have waitressed in 5 star services for 5 years.
I have coached kids teams in basketball and basketball camps, as well as swimming and as a teacher´s substitute, so I am happy to help kids with their homework or tutor them.
I have worked as Personal Trainer, Aqua Fitness Instructor and Swim Teacher, Sporting Event Manager, Volunteer Manager, in a pub in London and in IT Sales.

I am very good with people and have a strength in building relationships as I have especially experience in my work for a Tech company while working with customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

I am happy to help in and around the house and keep things nice and tidy.
I have driven cars, 9 seaters and sprinters so I am very comfortable in driving vehicles.
As I have not worked on a farm yet, and I am not sure what obligations are included, but I am very interested to add this experience to my portfolio.

Age

42

What else ...

I absolutely love to play board games, so would be a happy cat if I can join a family game night. :-)

My hobbies include walks in the nature, play piano if I have time, read one of my many books, draw or paint, gardening, Salsa dancing, swimming or cycling when my shoulder allows, photography and videography (with my GoPro and Mini Drone), diving and snorkeling, camping, hiking, exploring new places, rock climbing when shoulder is fit again.

Am always interested in exploring new sports or new cultures and their daily habits like snow dog slays which I am hoping to experience when in Norway or Alaska.

One day I would like to write a humorous book about my travels.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian, sometimes eat fish, lactose free milk, can´t eat bread/ pasta/ soy