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Hello! I am currently living in the small northern Californian town I grew up in, and looking to work and travel this fall/winter. I am interested in helping families, farm stays, and hostel work!
Description
Hello! My name is Ashlin, I'm 25 years old and from California, USA. I grew up in an off-grid house in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains, so I am no stranger to the outdoors, rural living, or hard work. From a young age I've had a deep desire to see the world and understand different ways of life around our beautiful planet, and now as an adult with the capabilities to see it, I am seeking out the opportunities that allow me to travel, work, and learn. In high school, I had a life changing experience as a short term exchange student in Australia. After graduating, I spent a year living abroad in Germany as an Au Pair and had an excellent experience with a wonderful family who I still keep in touch with today. More recently I lived in coastal Scotland, helping an amazing woman I met run her small flower shop. All these adventures have shaped who I am today, but I feel like I have only scratched the surface of all I can see in the world and who I can become. Workaway was recommended to me at a recent stay at a youth hostel where I met many amazing volunteers who encouraged me to make a profile and fulfil my dreams. I am hard working, a quick learner, appreciate being challenged, and am open to and excited about meeting welcoming friendly people through a workaway experience!
Interests
Music
Movies & TV
Sustainability
Nature
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Languages
Farming
Gardening
History
Hiking
DIY & crafts
Culture
Camping
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Although only fluent in one, I am always happy and willing to learn a new language! It is a life ambition of mine to learn many languages. Previously as an Au Pair, part of my job was to help the young German kids I was helping take care of practice their English. I have no other experience teaching English beyond that, but I do not mind challenging myself to learn new skills in a situation where it's needed.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
- Professional house cleaning experience (from Au Pair experience and private hire housekeeper)
- Basic/Moderate level cooking skills
- Gardening experience (personal and professional)
- Maintenance skills (can run a chainsaw, weed whacker, wood chipper, mower. Can help repair, dig, construct, etc.)
- Several years of child care experience (ranging from ages 2 months to 12 years old)
- Customer service skills
- Management experience
- Floral design expertise
Age
26
What else ...
Growing up in the mountains, the outdoors are my happy place. Hiking is one of my favorite activities, or just walking anywhere in nature, really. I also love swimming, archery, fishing, card games, baking, video editing, gardening, and embroidery. Although I have little experience actually caring for them, I really love horses and am very interested in learning more about equestrian care.
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Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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