Carmen

United States
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At home
Description

A willing worker with a keen sense of adventure!
I love cooking, nature, gardening, animals, and learning new skills! I am a hobbyist photographer, writer, and artist. I love learning languages, games, and crafts.
Interests

Writing

Sustainability

Sailing / Boating

Nature

Photography

Farming

Gardening

Hiking

Dancing

Culture

Books

Cooking & food

Beach

Animals

Architecture

Camping

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I love learning indigenous languages (Hawaiian, Maori, etc.) and I'd love opportunities to practice Spanish or start learning Italian. I'm happy to help someone practice their English!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Teaching

Some knowledge of:

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Languages

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills

I come with a wide variety of skills and a willingness to learn more.
I have experience in organic gardening, simple building and repairs, animal care, photography, writing, website/social media management.
I hope to improve my Spanish language skills and enjoy learning about vehicle maintenance, and I'm very interested in learning about pottery, sailing, surfing, and scuba diving.

I have a Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Tourism Management and have worked a variety of different jobs in many beautiful places: whitewater river guide in Utah, nonprofit assistant and GIS specialist in Oregon, and most recently as hospitality and community manager in Hawai'i. I love to work outside and get to know the people and places around me.
Age

29
What else ...

I prefer working with a happy and enthusiastic team, but I can also work well alone. I am passionate about sustainability and I take great pride in a job well done.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Penicillin and sometimes cats.
- Special dietary requirements
  Flexitarian :) I prefer vegetarian, but occasionally eat meat.

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4 Aug 2024

Left by host (Live on our non-profit ranch ...) for Workawayer ()

Carmen and Clay(ton) visited together like some type of talent pod from the planet Productaton. Carmen was by far my favorite, boldly cleaning roofs, planting trees, and making great art projects. I ABSOLUTELY love when workawayers are busy, self directed, competent, and and treating the ranch as if it was their own. Carmen met all those … read more

(Excellent )

1 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Live on our non-profit ranch ...)

My partner Clay and I stayed at the Ranch for one month and loved our stay! Mark is a funny, generous host. The work exchange was fair, and the tasks were often pretty fun! Lots of weeding and landscaping type of work, but also some painting and other creative projects. Mark would usually give us some directions in the mornings or via text, then … read more

(Excellent )

3 Nov 2023

Left by host (Help with our native ...) for Workawayer ()

Carmen and Clay were a delight to have stay. Great workers with high standards and very willing. They are very easy, helpful house guests and make great conversation. They are both cheerful, mature and interesting. Would 10/10 recommend to other hosts!

(Excellent )

1 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with our native ...)

I had such a wonderful week with Kaye and family! The kids are hilarious and Kaye is such a warm and generous host. I spent my workdays either planting native trees on the hillsides or transplanting in the greenhouse on bad weather days, and loved it all. It's definitely best to have a car, I spent the rest of my time exploring the area, although … read more

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