Catherine

United States
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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Ireland - from Mar 2026 until Dec 2026
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Description
My name is Catherine Grizzard and I'm from the United States, specifically, the southern state of Georgia. I took a gap year when I turned 18 and used Workaway to live and travel in 7 countries for 9 months. Since then, I've worked in Alaska for several seasons, lived in Tanzania for 8 months and learned Swahili, and have solo traveled to several different countries.

I'm really passionate about people and different ways of life around the world. I'm really motivated, ready to work, and I've got a lot of great stories to tell. So I can't wait to meet you! :)
Interests
Animals
Nature
Outdoor activities
Performing arts
Mountain
Languages
Hitchhiking
Farming
Hiking
Culture
Camping
Books
Adventure sports
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Swahili (Kiswahili): Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Teaching
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
I've worked on farms, taught English, helped with an NGO for women's equality, lived in the jungle for a monkey rehabilitation project, aided Venezuelan refugees, and worked in hostels. There are so many experiences to have and I'm interested in all of them. I've had experience working as a birthday party host for children - so I'm pretty good with adults and kids both! I have a background in working in luxury lodges as a server stateside. I'm able to help with childcare, cleaning, and hostel reception work without much guidance once shown the ropes.

Most of my skills revolve around children, teaching English, hospitality, and farm work, but I'm willing to try anything.
Age
23
What else ...
My hobbies include camping, hiking, backpacking, surfing, and snowboarding.

Would like to learn more about humanitarian aid, eco projects, and animal care as I would like to be skilled and more informed on these matters.

I'm really looking for an authentic experience either out in nature or with a host who's interested in sharing all aspects of the culture.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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20 Jun 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Support indigenous Achuar ...)

I stayed two weeks with the community of Anank. I taught an English class to the small kids and helped the adults with English as well. I spent my free time swimming in the river, working with the other members of the community (planting yuca, using the machete for cutting trees, etc.) It was a great place to experience a culture completely… read more

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6 May 2021

Left by host (Join our NGO to provide ...) for Workawayer ()

Catherine is an incredible young woman!
Highly ambitious and up for all challenges, she was always eager to be as involved as she could, to learn as much as she could. Regardless of how uncomfortable the work could get, this fearless girl always went in full force.
She connects well with all people, and has created life-long friendships with our… read more

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4 May 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our NGO to provide ...)

I had an amazing time in Pamplona, really it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. You get to help firsthand with the refugees and really feel like you are making a difference. There’s different projects (mobile aid, aid tent, shelter help) so you’re never bored. The community in the volunteer house was so welcoming and I enjoyed spending time with… read more

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2 Jan 2021

Left by host for Workawayer ()

I lack words to describe !!! This wonderful pretty lady

Avery wonderful experience this time with Catherine Avery polite and quiet girl but full of knowledge, she made me know learn from her ,she is very humble.

She is easy going young lady with very few words does whatever task she is gaven and does it to her perfection, she gave me very very… read more

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20 Dec 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our volunteering program ...)

I stayed on the island for 2 weeks and it was definitely an experience unlike any other I’ve ever had. The island is rural and incredibly beautiful. Ken and his family were really kind, they always try to give the best of everything they have to offer. I had a good time working in the farm and helping out around the house. Overall, a great stay at… read more

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20 Jun 2021

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6 May 2021

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4 May 2021

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2 Jan 2021

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20 Dec 2020

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25 Nov 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us to be the voice for ...)

I stayed 5 weeks with Casto and his family and I wish I could’ve stayed longer. They were the best hosts I’ve ever had. Casto is funny, attentive, and caring and his wife Mamma B was the best. (I’ll miss you both) It’s easy to make lots of great memories with them. They took me sight-seeing, taught me Swahili, and the best part was our evening… read more

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24 Nov 2020

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Ooooh I have so many words for this wonderful girl Catherine. She is cute, joyful, hard-working, intelligent and very passionate. She lived in my family for more than a month, helped in charity work in my NGO, brought us a lot of gifts from US. She knows what humanity means for others. If you are looking for a guest/volunteer host here.
Thank you… read more

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26 Oct 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with German in İzmir, ...)

Ayse and her boys were great hosts! Ayse is really experienced so she can anticipate your every need; she is really kind and energetic and always willing to talk, help you plan your travel, etc. Ares and Atlas are two really active boys, always ready to learn something new and play games. I will miss them a lot. The hours are 5 hours a day and the… read more

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26 Oct 2020

Left by host (Help us with German in İzmir, ...) for Workawayer ()

Cat is so clean, respectful, funny and friendly. she did very good job here. With our kids; she read books, played card games and had fun. (ıf you are looking for practising English with a lovely girl she is so good, talkative and patient.) we are very happy to hosted her and ı wish we had the chance to host her longer. (may be next time we can do… read more

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2 Sep 2020

Left by host (Big family with garden and ...) for Workawayer ()

We are glad that Catherine chossed us. Thank you Catherine for your help and for your presence. You are a young and very pleasant person, intelligent, dillingent, hardworking and communicative. We enjoyed your presence. We don't have any machines here, so we do all the work by hand. Catherine accepted it and did her best to help us, especially… read more

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1 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Big family with garden and ...)

I cannot recommend this experience enough. My experience here was fantastic and they really make you feel like a part of the family. They included me in everything. Miloš knows a lot of history about the region and was always happy to share it with me. Dragana was really generous and always attentive to make sure I had everything I needed.

They… read more

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