Uma

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Description

Heyy :) I'm Uma
I am currently letting the wind blow me around the planet, in search of beautiful places and people to connect, learn and grow with. I am a very curious person and want to learn as much as I can about different ways of living, and I'll very happily get my hands dirty and try new things!
I'm most in my element when living in close contact with nature and being in places where I can take off my shoes and let my feet touch the earth. I thrive when I'm surrounded by humans who I can share, create and connect with! Being able to have meaningful interactions and conversations is very important to me :)

I grew up very connected to art (drawing, painting, writing) and I am really enjoying experiencing art through many different creative and explorative forms, e.g. with cooking or dancing, so I love being around people who share this interests, or in spaces where this is possible!
I am very interested in working and living in harmony with nature, gaining understanding of plants (I would really love to learn more about growing food, herbalism, foraging and ethnobotany).

I am also very interested in low-impact living and how to make this possible in a practical sense - I spent 3 years working completely off-grid in and outdoor preschool in England, and very much enjoyed the challenges and learning opportunities that came with having minimal comforts and being at the mercy of nature!

I love to approach life and work with curiosity, enthusiasm and excitement. I see it all as a journey of exploration, play and endless learning, and I am very eager to be involved and hands-on whenever there is an opportunity to do so!

Interests

Cooking & food

Nature

Drawing & painting

Gardening

Art & design

Plant care

Sustainability

DIY & crafts

Hitchhiking

Culture

Politics / Social justice

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I'd love to learn Spanish and Gaelic, and will be very happy to share my English!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Gardening

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

DIY and building projects

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

More details about your skills

I love to cook healthy plant-based food and have some experience in creating meals for groups of people.
I have experience in permaculture, with planting, weeding and harvesting, and the garden to kitchen connection.
In terms of practical skills, I have various experiences using garden tools and carpentry tools, painting walls, transporting heavy materials, assisting in building fences, digging, and garden/house maintenance.

I have 3 years' experience working with children outdoors through all seasons in England. I am practised in using nonviolent communication with children, which is something I feel passionate about.
I also did some work in an outdoor art school, based on forest school principles and centred around nonviolent communication and student-led learning and play.
I trained as a doula a few years ago and holistic support is something I am keen to continue developing skills in.

Age

21

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
  Vegan