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Description
Hello!
I am Catarina, 25 years old, and I am taking a pause to decide what I really want to become in life. Having always followed the "straight" path (studies>more studies>job), I feel I need to pause and reflect for a while before I get moving again, hopefully in the right direction. You could call it a sabbatical, I guess :D
My passions are drawing and painting (illustrations), learning new languages, nature, music, meeting people, and biological science.
I am a friendly person, I love to meet new people different from me, and I am also very loyal to my friendships, which I always appreciate and try to maintain.
I genuinely believe that travelling is a great opportunity for us to discover ourselves, because it allows us to meet new points of view and do things we are not used to. This can hopefully shed light on our own points of view and reveal to us a new way of living and thinking about life. That is the main reason I have decided to join Workaway. I discovered a lot about myself when I went abroad in Erasmus, because it forced me out of my comfort zone, and because it showed me other embracements in life.
I am looking to be of help at art-projects, farms, animal rehabilitation, eco-projects, social projects and/or language exchange.
I did a short workaway previously at a farm, and I absolutely loved it.
I must say I am a girl from a small city with loads of camps around. However, I do not own a farm (I live in an apartment) nor had the experience growing up at a farm. But I am a quick learner, and genuinely would love to help in whatever you need! I really enjoy nature, farm animals, and getting my hands dirty.
I also love dogs, and I volunteer at the dog shelter in my city, so if you need help with your dog shelter, I'd absolutely love to help you!
Interests
Movies & TV
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Camping
Cycling
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Charity work
Farming
Self development
Drawing & painting
Animals
Gardening
Languages
Plant care
Music
Books
Art & design
Nature
Mountain
Dancing
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I would love to get fluent in French! I already have a good level, I just need to practice it more with the locals! I hope you don't mind my accent 😁 I am also currently learning German, but I am still at a basic level. I can teach you Portuguese
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
Babysitting and creative play
Light maintenance
Helping around the house
Some knowledge of:
Animal Care
Art Projects
House & pet sitting
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have a sweet spot for teaching, even though that is not my formation. I can teach Portuguese, English, chemistry, and biology (I graduated in biochemistry), and also school maths.
I can give a giant hand in helping to develop art projects, mainly drawing and painting.
I'd like to help with eco projects and farm maintenance.
I also love kids, so I can help with projects involving children. Especially teaching (languages or science), and art or summer camps (or similar).
I love taking care of dogs and other animals.
Age
25
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Mild reaction to too much lactose, almonds, or mushrooms, but nothing dramatic (it's an intolerance more than allergy)Special dietary requirements
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