Alison

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Activities i am interested in:

Hello! I graduated college in 2022 and I have spent my time since living in Europe on and off as an Au Pair and a yacht stewardess. I love traveling, learning about new cultures and meeting new people

Description

I am a young adult college graduate who has a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies. Through my degree, I was prepared to work with individuals and families in diverse settings, including human and social service agencies, as well as programs for children, adolescents, and young, mid-life, and older adults. I have spent the past five months traveling Europe working on a sailboat with crew from all around the world. My decision to volunteer/work abroad is a testament to the transformative power of travel when combined with a genuine desire to contribute to the well-being of others. Traveling represents a fusion of personal growth, cultural exploration, and altruism, creating a meaningful and fulfilling experience for both me as the volunteer and the communities I seek to support.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I am interested in possibly helping teach children English however I do not know any other languages fluently. I am only fluent in English.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Art Projects

Being an elderly companion

Teaching

Animal Care

General Maintenance

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping around the house

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

More details about your skills

I would like to discuss my prior experience in related fields. I have worked in U.S. jails to aid in inmate rehabilitation, I worked as a sailing yacht stewardess/deckhand while sailing all across the Mediterranean and visiting corresponding countries, I have worked with Children's Services as a child/parent liaison to families in crisis, I have lived with a family in Italy as an Au Pair, and I was a children's soccer coach for over 3 years. Along with the above professional experience I have additional volunteer experience in humanitarian efforts and certifications in Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility and a Certificate of Proficiency in Security Awareness. I am physically fit and love the outdoors, hiking and animals. I love connecting with people of different cultures in different walks of their lives. Learning through experience and connection is, to me, the most valuable way to learn about all the beautiful things this life has to offer.

Age

24

What else ...

Some hobbies I have are hiking, animals, trying new things and holistic wellness/mental wellbeing. I am willing to learn a plethora of new things and am eager to have my eyes opened to new ways of life, food, cultural traditions and adore listening to other people's life stories.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  sulfa-based antibiotics

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  Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian