Amanda

United States
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I am Amanda, a hard working, positive, nature loving person who appreciates genuine connection with others. I love to read, cook, meditate, travel, and be outside. While I am relatively new to worktrading, I am not new to cultural exchange. I spent a year backpacking around South America, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Japan in 2010, and I have taken several trips abroad since. I grew up in North Carolina and spent four years living in Colorado. I have an adventurous spirit but I am a quiet, contemplative person who appreciates solitude. In my own journey toward a meaningful life, I have decided that bringing authenticity and kindness to everything I do and everyone I meet is as good a start as any. As far as work goes, I bring relentless optimism, tenacious energy, a problem solving attitude, and plenty of grit. I am looking for opportunities, ideally in a home or on a farm, to help with projects of any kind. I love to cook, to organize, and build things, and I have some experience with carpentry. I'm dying to learn more in the garden. I'm open to being involved with my hosts and their family and friends, cooking and sharing meals or working together, or I can happily keep to myself.
Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Writing

Politics / Social justice

Self development

Plant care

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Languages

Mountain

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Farming

Culture

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Camping

Books
Languages spoken

Spanish: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

Art Projects

Some knowledge of:

Light maintenance

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Able to teach about:

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

I have skills in project management and business operations (I ran a small business for the last three years). I am adept with a computer and can help with finance and accounting. I have excellent writing and editing skills. I am an excellent cook and can make meals of any kind with little to no direction. I speak and write intermediate Spanish. I have an undergraduate and Master's degree in international studies and am well traveled.
Age

39
What else ...

I love animals and cleaning / organizing things. I have always found ways to be useful and pride myself on taking initiative.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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1 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our family in a secluded ...)

It's hard to sum up just how great my time was here. The place is gorgeous, fruit trees and a huge garden, mountains in the background. You can't beat it for proximity to nature, peacefulness, and beauty. But the family is what really makes this Workaway so special. Each one of them is unique and charming in their own way, and as a unit they are … read more

(Excellent )

29 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Meet the absolute kickass workawayer of all time. Amanda was not only an incredible worker; diligent, proactive and self-motivated, she was also an absolute delight to host.
We not only found a great helper, we also made a lifelong friend.
Amanda is an ideal option for house/pet sitting, with her mature approach to everything. Enjoy your time with … read more

(Excellent )

10 Mar 2025

Left by host (Help with gardening and daily ...) for Workawayer ()

We really enjoyed having Amanda stay and help out . She is bright, smart and full of energy. She helped out with all sorts; organising, sorting, cleaning, gardening ( heavy work), painting, moving gear and lots more. We also enjoyed her cooking and baking, and especially getting our breakfasts cooked. She was easy to have around, she is flexible … read more

(Excellent )

6 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with gardening and daily ...)

My time with Helen, Art, and Emma was fantastic. They made me feel welcome within moments of my arrival. I loved that we shared meals together (all fantastic! Lots of fresh, delicious food) and worked as a team. Work started at 8 am and went until lunch. I did lots of different things around the property, helping get the woolshed cleaned up and … read more

(Excellent )

29 Sep 2022

Left by host (Experience ranch life in the ...) for Workawayer ()

Amanda is an absolute all star!!! Not only is she wildly intelligent, kind, funny and capable, she actively searched out and suggested tasks she can do to make our lives and operation go more smoothly. Her organization skills are absolutely incredible and the intuitive and beautifully organized system she put into place will make things easier for … read more

(Excellent )

13 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience ranch life in the ...)

I loved my time at this Workaway. The Star Valley is absolutely beautiful, and the set up here for Workaways is well organized and very accommodating. We had our own house complete with everything I needed to live comfortably, including a great kitchen set up for cooking. I enjoyed the work! Moving irrigation lines was a peaceful way to start and … read more

(Excellent )

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1 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our family in a secluded ...)

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29 Mar 2025

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(Excellent)

10 Mar 2025

Left by host (Help with gardening and daily ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

6 Mar 2025

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(Excellent)

29 Sep 2022

Left by host (Experience ranch life in the ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

13 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Experience ranch life in the ...)

(Excellent)

12 Aug 2022

Left by host (Help our family create a ...) for Workawayer

Amanda was awesome, a pleasure to have here, friendly, easy to connect with. She cooked us amazing healthy food, worked hard outside digging trenches and was amazing with our daughter. She didn't hesitate to work hard, learn new skills, and go out and enjoy the area. Would have kept her much longer if we could! Hope to meet again soon! Don’t … read more

(Excellent)

11 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Help our family create a ...)

My two week stay with Ricardo and Tanya was wonderful. They welcomed me warmly and were easy and flexible to work with. The accommodations are fantastic -- lots of open space, comfortable bed, very cozy and clean. While I was there I helped with the garden a little, did some work on the property for a plumbing project, and cooked meals. Tanya and … read more

(Excellent)

31 Jul 2022

Left by host (Retired couple looking for ...) for Workawayer

Having hosted over one hundred Workaway Workawayers we’ve had many we were tempted to say, “this one is the best” but none of them could have been any better than Amanda! Where do I begin? First of all Amanda is mature, organized, and self disciplined. She loves a job and a challenge and “gets right to it.” As a professional project manager, her … read more

(Excellent)

18 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Retired couple looking for ...)

My stay at Phil and Linda's was phenomenal. It was my first Workaway and I am afraid none other will live up. The area is beautiful despite the fire damage, and the goat farm has such wonderful, positive energy. Phil is kind and patient and Linda has more energy than most people I know. Both of them welcome Workawayers and guests into their homes … read more

(Excellent)