Cora

Canada
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Hi! I'm Cora from Canada (originally Saskatoon although I currently live in Victoria).

I love to travel and be physically active - particularly (rather mediocre) tennis, trail running, and ballet. I have a background in business/finance and work in the organic/better-for-you food sector. I grew up playing classical piano and taking art and dance lessons so I have a bit of an artistic side as well.

My first experience with Workaway was when I quit my first job to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain and spent the rest of the year with lovely Workaway hosts in a variety of settings in Sri Lanka, China, and Taiwan. Having mellowed since those first Workaways many years' ago and recently moved to Vancouver Island, I am interested in learning about and contributing to eco-focused farms/gardens on the island. I would be looking to take 1-2 weeks off work to be a workawayer. My favourite type of work involves being outside in the sunshine, but am open to a variety of physical work (and any side projects if I can be helpful from an accounting/finance perspective!)

Having lived with roommates/in group settings all my life, I am very conscientious to others' needs and very easy to get along with. I look forward to getting to know you better!
Interests
Plant care
Gardening
Beach
Dancing
Music
Sustainability
Outdoor activities
Nature
Farming
Hiking
Cooking & food
Books
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
Microsoft Suite (particularly excel)
General Administration and Business Planning
Languages - conversationally fluent in Mandarin and can understand slow French
Excellent Communication
Age
31
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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20 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Cora give us a lot of help in our community.I enjoyed the time working with her.Tina also enjoyed the time drinking with her.My son and daughter also enjoyed the time playing with her.

Cora is stronger than me.She can did what I did.(she is not a farmer,but I am)
We all miss you.welcome back home any time.

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16 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experiencing the life of ...)

I had a wonderful stay in Yilan and owe so much of that to the warmth and openness of the farmers that I worked for - Nick, Tina, Peter, Mavis, Yihan, and Fengqi. The setting is right close to mountains and rivers and Nick provides bikes for the volunteers to explore it all. The work can be dirty and a bit rough but that was just because you were… read more

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4 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at an organic farm-based ...)

I really enjoyed my time here, felt I really got close to the team, the field centre, and the larger sustainability message. I recognize, however, that the experience may not be for everyone as it is a bit unstructured and is was less like a workaway experience and more like an immersive cultural/work family experience - essentially you are asked… read more

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16 Mar 2019

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Cora is great! She got along with everyone here well and very helpful and friendly! She has stayed with us for almost two weeks and we r very lucky to have her here! Besides working together, we had also passing great time night out together! Thank you Cora for accompanying us, and u r always welcome to come back for staying longer :)

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16 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come join us and make our ...)

Helped here for about two weeks in total and had a wonderful stay! Everything is very well run and structured so you know exactly when you work and what's expected of you. Everyone I worked with was so warm and friendly and the hostel itself is so artfully and thoughtfully decorated - definitely one of the best in all my travels. Hot tip: the… read more

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20 Apr 2019

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16 Mar 2019

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4 Apr 2019

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16 Mar 2019

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16 Mar 2019

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16 Feb 2019

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Felt really hard to see her go, Cora is exceptional, she has lot of skills and take care of people very well, I really enjoyed time being with her, feeling kinda lonely now after she left, thanks Cora

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16 Feb 2019

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I became such a part of the home with Kula and Shan by the end that leaving was harder than I thought it would be. When I was sick, they took care of me as if I were family. I felt so much love and care in the short ten days that I was there. I hope one day to return.

This is definitely more of a home stay than a workaway experience as the work… read more

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