Sylvia

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Description

Hello! Salut! Hallo! Buenas Días!
I'm a 58 year young single lady, born in Germany and living for over 3 decades in the Caribbean, mostly on the postcard island of Guadeloupe, that's one of the French Overseas Territories. Therefore I speak fluent French, German and English, as well as a bit of Spanish (I'm learning!). Inspite of my -oh so- restricted financial means, I managed to travel to many extraordinary places in my short life, mainly on islands, but as well continental Europe, the Maghreb, East Africa and the Indian Ocean. This globetrotting from a young age on brought an open mind and lots of tolerance towards different cultures and their peoples in my life. I was also involved in humanitarian actions in the Caribbean. Throughout my professional life I was mainly working in hospitality and tourism industry covering all domains from guestshouses, appartments to luxury resorts, mangement, marketing, training and all executive tasks (reception, housekeeping, restaurant). Nevertheless, I also experienced teaching and translating. Once could describe me as a nature lover and ecologist. As a vegan, I love and protect animals. I like sports in general, especially out doors like hiking, swimming, biking....
I'm a passionate art, culture and history lover, I go to museums and galleries. I'm interested in all spiritual aspects of life. I inspire to get to know the countries I'm in "under their surfaces" whilst sharing the every-day-live with their people.
Having been nearly 3 months in Morokko where I luckily had 3 fantastic volonteerings, I now arrived in the Canaries looking yet for another inspiring workaway.
I already know the Canaries a bit and I'm in hopes to find this special place where I could volunteer and/or work whilst leaving a lasting positive imprint. Looking forward meeting my nexts hosts soon..
Dears Sylvia (Syssy)

Interests

Languages

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

More details about my language interests
I could teach French and English

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Being an elderly companion

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Some knowledge of:  

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

More details about your skills

All tasks in regards of tourism and hospitality sector : management, computer, sales, organizing skills ( German Hotel School Degree + French Sales and Mrktg Degree)
I speak fluent English, German, French
Teaching : Languages/Reading+Writing/Industrial Cleaning
I'm good with animals (active animal protector, basic knowledge, animal owner).
I go very well along with kids.
I adore gardening.
Interior decoration, arts, music, intercultural exchanges..belong to my favourites.

Age

59

What else ...

I'm a social media user. Independant worker who loves working in and with a group though. New experiences are always welcome in my life.

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  I'm a vegetarian (vegan), but very tolerant (if ever there are non vegans at the same table!)