Elyse

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Hello! I'm Elyse, an avid environmentalist, frisbee player, and hiker with a passion for helping people and getting to know the world! I love speaking Spanish and am working on learning Portuguese, but would enjoy practicing other languages as well. I have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and am looking to work in renewable energy in the future, but would love to gain some global experience and help the environment on a local scale. Permaculture, construction/carpentry, and childcare interest me but I am willing to help out in any way you need. I'm excited to meet you!
Interests
Outdoor activities
Blogging
Culture
Sustainability
Yoga / Wellness
Languages
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Portuguese: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I would love to learn Portuguese and improve my Spanish! I lived in Madrid for 4 months and speak Spanish well, but would love more exposure to both languages.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Languages
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I have six years of babysitting experience and have gardened for my parents throughout my life. I also worked in the residence halls for three years and worked in a hostel for a month, so I am excellent at communicating with others, performing administrative skills, and working under pressure. I enjoy living with pets as well and can care for them as needed. I speak Spanish and English, and would love to learn more languages! I also majored in Mechanical Engineering, so I'm good at mathematics and science. Outside of these, I enjoy art (drawing and painting) and physical activity. I lift weights regularly, so I am able to carry heavy things if needed!
Age
22
What else ...
I love playing frisbee, running, hiking, exploring in nature, doing art, and talking with people! I've started rock climbing recently as well. Yoga and meditation are practices I'd like to grow! I'm not very into board games but am willing to learn. Other hobbies include environmentalism, social justice, and holistic health and wellness.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  NO!
- Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian (can be flexible if needed, but not much red meat or fish)

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14 Feb 2025

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I had an amazing experience with the Gonzales family!!! They are such genuine, kind, caring people and I learned so much from them! I started my stay in the chakra (rainforest) for a week, but unfortunately had to return to the city to tend to a foot injury from earlier. Elia and her family let me stay with them while she cured my foot injury.. I… read more babysat her two kids, Cris and Ryan, who are super sweet. The family fed and clothed me and gave me a comfortable bed to sleep in, even when I couldn't work or help around the house as much as I wanted to.
In the rainforest, most of the work is focused on construction. At the time I visited, we were working on a drainage system for the bathroom and building wooden walls for the upper part of the house. It's surrounded by nature and fruit trees. Everything you eat and drink is natural and delicious. You can bathe in the stream next to the house, pet the cows, and listen to the pet guinea pigs and chickens. There are fresh eggs, mangoes, coconuts, plantains, and more. Papa Miguel and Marlith are so caring, kind, and generous, and have good hearts. You have a flexible work schedule in the chakra and can learn more about medicinal plants as well. I wish I could have stayed longer, and can't wait to return one day!

¡¡¡Tuve una experiencia increíble con la familia Gonzales!!! ¡Son personas tan genuinas, amables y atentas y aprendí mucho de ellos! Comencé mi estadía en la chakra (selva tropical) por una semana, pero lamentablemente tuve que regresar a la ciudad para atender una lesión en el pie que tuve antes. Elia y su familia me dejaron quedarme con ellos mientras ella curaba mi lesión en el pie. Cuidé a sus dos hijos, Cris y Ryan, que son súper dulces. La familia me alimentó, me vistió y me dio una cama cómoda para dormir, incluso cuando no podía trabajar o ayudar en la casa tanto como quería.
En la selva tropical, la mayor parte del trabajo se centra en la construcción. En el momento de mi visita, estábamos trabajando en un sistema de drenaje para el baño y construyendo paredes de madera para la parte superior de la casa. Está rodeado de naturaleza y árboles frutales. Todo lo que comes y bebes es natural y delicioso. Puedes bañarte en el arroyo al lado de la casa, acariciar a las vacas y escuchar cómo acarician a los conejillos de indias y las gallinas. Hay huevos frescos, mangos, cocos, plátanos y más. Papá Miguel y Marlith son muy cariñosos, amables y generosos, y tienen buen corazón. Tienes un horario de trabajo flexible en el chakra y también puedes aprender más sobre las plantas medicinales. ¡Ojalá me hubiera quedado más tiempo y no puedo esperar a volver algún día!

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14 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with beautification and ...)

I really enjoyed my time at the hacienda!! I met people from around the world here and got to spend time with some amazing animals :) you're surrounded by beautiful nature, with lots of activities like Rainbow Mountain and Ausangate about an hour and a half away. Most activities include feeding the dogs, collecting wood from the forest, chopping… read more

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23 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at our hostel and meet ...)

I really enjoyed working at this place !! I met people from countries like India, Finland, Slovenia, Italy, the Canary Islands, the UK, Bulgaria, Syria, Brazil, Germany, France, and other parts of the world as well. There's truly a special community at the hostel. You'll bond well with the other volunteers and feel very at home. I ended up… read more

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14 Feb 2025

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14 Feb 2025

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23 Oct 2024

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5 Sep 2024

Left by host (Slow living, home projects ...) for Workawayer ()

Elyse joined my project for 10 days and I’m so glad she did. She’s flexible with the tasks, and went from painting to scraping walls, to lifting heavy materials. She is very respectful of other cultures and nature and I enjoyed a lot going with her to local markets and fairs. She can work both alone and with other volunteers. Thank you for your… read more

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4 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Slow living, home projects ...)

I had a beautiful stay with Alessandra. She is a very kind soul, communicates extremely well, and has a lot of fun stories to tell! I enjoyed learning to work with my hands. Some of my tasks included sanding metal poles and painting them, staining wooden furniture, and helping to build a retaining wall for the terrace. I also helped scrape paint… read more

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