Sophie

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📍 Currently in Mexico
No fixed plans—next stop Guatemala or Belize. Looking for Workaways with nature, farming, DIY, animals and outdoor adventures.

Description

Hi! I'm Sophie, a 31-year-old traveler from Quebec, Canada. I've been traveling since I was 17, and somewhere along the way I realized that my favorite part of traveling isn't checking destinations off a list—it's slowing down, meeting local people, learning new skills, and experiencing everyday life from a different perspective.

One of the most rewarding experiences I've had was spending six months backpacking solo across Asia. It challenged me in the best possible way and taught me to be independent, adaptable, and confident. I'm now traveling solo through Central America with the same mindset: to improve my Spanish, spend more time in nature, learn practical skills, and experience local life beyond the typical tourist path.

Back in Canada, I worked for an architecture firm, where I mainly helped with administration and created basic content for social media. I also completed a three-year program in interior design, which gave me a creative eye, attention to detail, and an appreciation for well-designed spaces. However, marketing, social media, and interior design aren't the types of work I'm hoping to do through Workaway. I'm much more excited about getting my hands dirty, helping with hands-on projects, and learning by doing.

At this point in my life, I'm much more interested in experiences than routines. Rather than spending my days behind a desk, I wanted to challenge myself, learn practical skills, and experience a different way of living alongside local people.

Before that, I spent three years working as a housekeeper in Vancouver. I've also worked as a nanny and a dog walker. Looking back, those jobs taught me much more than cleaning or childcare—they taught me responsibility, adaptability, respect for other people's homes, and the importance of being someone others can rely on.

I'm especially interested in gardening, farming, animal care, cooking, DIY projects, eco-projects, renovations, and learning more about construction. While I'm still gaining experience in these areas, I'm a very fast learner, I enjoy physical work, and I'm always eager to help wherever I'm needed.

I also love photography—not professionally, but as a way to capture the little moments that make traveling so special. Whether it's people, landscapes, animals, or everyday life, I enjoy telling stories through the photos I take.

Friends and coworkers would probably describe me as hardworking, curious, social, adventurous, positive, creative, and easy-going. I'm always smiling, I enjoy staying busy, I take initiative, and I genuinely like finding ways to organize, improve, or leave a place a little better than I found it.

I speak both French and English fluently, and I'm currently learning Spanish. My Spanish is still very basic, but becoming conversational is one of my biggest goals during this trip.

I don't smoke and strongly prefer smoke-free environments. I enjoy a drink occasionally, but I'm definitely not a party person. I much prefer meaningful conversations, shared meals, peaceful environments, and spending time outdoors.

For me, Workaway isn't just a way to travel more affordably. It's an opportunity to become part of someone's daily life, contribute wherever I can, and learn skills that simply can't be learned from books or behind a desk. If I leave a Workaway having learned something new, shared a few laughs, built genuine friendships, and helped make someone's daily life a little easier, I'll consider it a successful experience.

Interests

Sustainability

Pets

Events & social

Farming

Self development

Van life

Languages

Dancing

Gardening

Plant care

DIY & crafts

Animals

Photography

Cooking & food

Hiking

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
One of my goals during this trip is to become conversational in Spanish. I'm a native French speaker and fluent in English, so I'd be happy to exchange languages!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

Light maintenance

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

More details about your skills

Administration :
- Strong administrative background
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Experienced with office software and computer work

Hospitality :
- Three years of professional housekeeping experience
- Experience maintaining high-end private homes and a luxury Airbnb
- Used to working independently and to high standards

Childcare & Animals :
- Experience as both a live-in and live-out nanny
- Comfortable caring for children under 10 years old
- Previous experience as a dog walker
- Comfortable caring for animals

Creative :
- Three-year educational background in Interior Design
- Basic Instagram and Facebook content creation
- Good eye for presentation and photography

Driving :
- Valid driver's licence
- Comfortable driving in several countries
- Confident adapting to different driving conditions

Age

31

What else ...

One of the things that makes me happiest is spending time outdoors. Whether it’s hiking, kayaking, swimming, camping, relaxing by the water, or simply enjoying nature, that’s where I feel most at home. I also love discovering local food, trying new recipes, and sharing meals with others.

One of my main reasons for doing Workaway is to learn useful, practical skills related to farming, gardening, construction, DIY, and outdoor projects. I want to work with my hands, spend more time outside, and learn by doing.

I’m looking for experiences that feel grounded and connected to nature, where I can contribute to real projects, see visible progress, and learn from people with practical knowledge. I’m especially interested in understanding how things are built, grown, maintained, and improved.

I’m also very social and enjoy meeting people, sharing meals, joining activities, and having meaningful conversations. I’m not much of a party person. I much prefer evenings around a campfire, watching the sunset, playing board games or cards, or sharing stories after a good day’s work.

I believe everyone has something to teach and something to learn. If I can gain useful skills, contribute to a meaningful project, spend time in nature, and create genuine connections along the way, I’ll consider my Workaway a success.

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  Special dietary requirements