Ashley

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My name is Ashley Lamoreaux. I am a 24 year old automotive technician currently living in my 1987 Ford E-150 camper van in Philadelphia.

I am a recent graduate of Arcadia University with a bachelors degree in International Studies and a concentration in development with a minor in French. I had plans on pursuing a career and travel adventure abroad, but our precarious global situation seems to suggest I should stay local for now.
I have been to about thirteen different countries, including Scotland, Oman, Thailand, South Africa and many countries in Europe. I love to travel with a purpose--whether that be an academic one, an adventure filled one, or a humanitarian one.

I absolutely love to travel. I think that a global perspective is essential for understanding and interacting with the ever-globalizing world. It is important to me that I learn and engage with different cultural perspectives while traveling. I enjoy subjects such as world history, philosophy, culture, anthropology, sociology etc. I have been playing guitar for around eight years now, and would eventually like to produce an album... eventually.

I studied in South Africa for an entire year, and spent my break traveling across the entire length of the country on a 110Cc scooter. (From Cape Town to Durban, up and around Lesotho). This trip has sparked my desire to be more nomadic and experience the world through a very raw and risky lens.

Currently, I am a B level Auto-Mechanic with about 3 years experience working on cars. I work full time at a repair shop doing intermediate level maintenance work such as engine tune ups, oil changes, transmission services, suspension repair, rust repair, technical diagnosis, and safety inspections. I have my PA State Auto Inspection license and Emissions license. I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee which I play around with and fix myself, as well as a 1968 Yamaha 2-stroke that I plan on traveling with. I live in and work on my 87’ van as well. I envision myself driving a motor bike across Africa and Asia and fixing it myself. I've even considered a work-away position working in a car garage in Serbia, but I was too busy with classes here in the states.

Now, after having worked at the same auto repair shop for a year, I’ve been getting antsy about leaving this environment which has been emotionally stressful for me. I would like to eventually homestead and become more self sustainable, and also want to travel and work on cars. I want to learn permaculture, building, carpentry, foraging, survival and defense, metal working, gardening, cooking, creating... you name it. I am a very interdisciplinary individual with a desire to coexist with Mother Earth and remove myself from capitalist society, rejecting the mass consumerism and non-consensual work-to-survive environment that I am expected to slave in. I’m ready to present my labor and skills to causes I am passionate about while meeting new people, learning new perspectives, and starting new beginnings.

Interests

Books

Carpentry

Outdoor activities

History

Mountain

Music

Nature

Languages

Hitchhiking

Hiking

Farming

DIY & crafts

Writing

Van life

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Plant care

Photography

LGBTQ

Gardening

Culture

Charity work

Camping

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Art Projects

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Teaching

More details about your skills

Teaching English
Working with children
Manual labor, building, gardening, etc
Auto mechanics, body work, diagnosis, repair
French
Restaurant work, customer service
Traveling long distances with little amenities
Communication and compassion

Age

27

What else ...

I am interested in learning new skills and I am a very hard worker. I would like to participate in projects that will teach me new skills and I hope to be given the opportunity and the trust to try new things and develop new relationships.

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