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Nature-Loving Yoga Teacher & Mental Health Counselor Seeking Meaningful Work Exchange
Hi, I’m Colby! I’m passionate about nature, movement, and mental well-being. I work remotely as a mental health crisis counselor for 988 and have a degree in psychology. I also teach yoga in San Diego and lead nature excursions to help people connect with themselves and the world around them.
In 2024, I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, a 5 month trek from Mexico to Canada, deepening my love for the outdoors. I’m also permaculture certified through a course I took in Thailand and have experience working in environmental education for children. I enjoy gardening, sustainable living, and hands-on projects that support the land and community.
I also play guitar and love to dance, cook, and write!
I’m looking for a work exchange where I can contribute my skills while staying in a nature-based setting. I’d love to help with gardening, outdoor education, mindfulness practices, or community projects.
Interests
Fitness
Hiking
Music
Plant care
Photography
Movies & TV
Events & social
Cooking & food
Beach
Astronomy
Sustainability
Pets
Gardening
Dancing
Art & design
Videography
Self development
Languages
Vegetarian or vegan
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
LGBTQ
Yoga / Wellness
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Farming
Culture
Camping
Architecture
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Languages
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Charity Work
More details about your skills
I have had experience in many different areas! I have worked as a host, food runner, and server in a high traffic, stressful restaurant environment. I think well on my feet. I have strong people skills. I pick up new skills quickly. I respect authority and take instruction well. I have had experience in multicultural environments such as Laos (Learning in relation to human trafficking as well as sustainable development in the villages boarding Thailand), Costa Rica (Yoga Teacher Intensive), and Thailand (permaculture training). As a yoga teacher I've learned persistence, resilience, holding space for others, cultivating open communication as well as good boundaries. I have extensive listening skills and training as I have worked two crisis/suicide hotlines in the past, including the position I am in now, taking calls, and providing resources and support to those in need. I am comfortable advocating for myself and others. Lastly, I enjoy being outdoors and doing physical labor.
Age
23
What else ...
I am apart of the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to Yoga, I run long distance, surf, and climb. I like to cook/bake, play guitar, do art. I am very passionate about caring and training animals, as I have my own dog. I love hiking, biking and anything that involves the outdoors.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
I am vegetarian
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