Michelle

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  • Travel information

    I am currently

    At home

    Activities i am interested in:

    Based in London. I enjoy all sorts of volunteering such as gardening w/ Royal Parks, cooking at Soup kitchens, organising(logistics) events, community building projects, cycling/running/yoga/reading

    My next destination:

    Spain - until Mar 2026
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  • Description

    Hi,
    -I should begin with noting that I am physically and mentally stable and strong, and I am over 25 yrs old and independent.
    -I am always incredibly happy when I am near nature and animals having grown up with both during the first 10 years of my life.
    -As a student before attending Uni, I studied a bit of horticulture which was my favourite subject. I should have studied this at Uni. Putting that aside, currently, when I am not working as an event manager, with my free time I professionally volunteer at some of the most diverse parks in London. During the Covid pandemic, I spent most of my free time volunteering alongside some very recognised gardeners in London. They were amazing mentors. Currently, each week I volunteer beside some of the best at Holland Park, and I am part of a community gardening group.
    -In the past I operated a wholesale food production entity specialising in old NYC style bagels and other baked goods therefore I have had held Level 3 certification for Food Health & Safety, COSHH and various Risk Assessments.
    -Additionally I have experience with residential and retail refurbishments; I have operated various types of machinery, painted, cut drywall, taped drywall, plastered, sanded, primed and painted drywall.
    -I am organised and very tidy. I am all about 'clean as you go'.
    -I also have experience with various tech/ai platforms.
    -All this said, I feel I could contribute in many ways within a team. I genuinely love working within a team, and celebrating the successes along the way. Apart from my love of nature, completing good work is my next favourite activity - this and my running/yoga/meditation(a life time of exercise keeps one young & strong).
    - A dream of mine is to someday establish a community living arrangement. I have spent the last few years practising living in a communal setting (6 room share) with people I share zero common interests. We establish house rules and respected each others' space. It has been successful. Now I am ready to do the same thing however this time with like-minded individuals. I have to believe this is going to be an incredible experience.
    -All that said, I would love to contribute to your project in any way you can imagine me contributing.
    I hope we will be in contact soon.
    Very best wishes,
    Michelle Sydney P (I usually go by my middle name Sydney )

  • Interests

    Events & social
    Pets
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Charity work
    Languages
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Books
    Art & design
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Beach
    Dancing
    Mountain
    Sailing / Boating
    Winter sports
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Adventure sports
  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

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

    I'm interested in:  

    Eco Projects
    Life at a Farmstay

    Some knowledge of:  

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Languages
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting

    Able to teach about:  

    Animal Care
    Helping around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
  • More details about your skills

    I should begin with noting that I am physically and mentally stable and strong, and I am over 25 yrs old and independent.
    -I am always incredibly happy when I am near nature and animals having grown up with both during the first 10 years of my life.
    -As a student before attending Uni, I studied a bit of horticulture which was my favourite subject. I should have studied this at Uni. Anyway, now I professionally volunteer at some of the best parks in London. During the Covid pandemic, I spent most of my free volunteering alongside the best gardeners in London. They were amazing mentors. Now each week I volunteer beside some of the best at Holland Park.
    -In the past I operated a wholesale food production entity specialising in old NYC style bagels and other baked goods therefore I have had held Level 3 certification for Food Health & Safety, COSHH and various Risk Assessments.
    -Additionally I have experience with residential and retail refurbishments; I have operated various types of machinery, painted, cut drywall, taped drywall, plastered, sanded, primed and painted drywall.
    -I am incredibly organised and very tidy. I am all about 'clean as you go'.
    -I also have experience with various tech platforms.
    -All this said, I feel I could contribute in many ways within a team. I genuinely love working within a team, and celebrating the successes along the way. Apart from my love for nature, this is my next favourite activity - this and my running/yoga.
    -I would love to contribute to your project in any way you see fit. I hope we will be in contact soon.
    Very best wishes,
    Michelle

  • Age

    47

  • What else ...

    I do not participate in drugs/smoking. An occasional glass of wine is about it. I love to go to bed early and wake up early - I have lived this way for as long as I can remember.

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    • Smoker

    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies

    • Special dietary requirements
      I don't eat processed foods, foods loaded with chemicals, etc

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