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Hello there! I am a journalist from Vancouver, Canada looking to spend some time in Spain and France this June and July. This spring I will be finishing my master's degree, so this is a celebratory trip for me, and a chance to stretch and get out and see the world again! I'm really looking forward to stepping away from my computer for a while and connecting with new places and people before I head back to work full-time.
This is my fourth time visiting Europe but my first time doing a Workaway! It's something I've always wanted to do and now feels like the right time.
In terms of what I can offer during my stay, I love to cook and have lots of experience with children and teenagers (I babysat all throughout my teenage years and used to be a youth worker), as well as experience with cats and dogs. I have some experience with gardening, landscaping, painting, baking, and English tutoring. My work experience has been quite diverse, and I consider myself to be quite adaptable.
I've spent most of my life in cities, but I spent three years living in a very small mountain town in the interior of British Columbia, two of which were spent on a sixteen-acre piece of land that required lots of upkeep. I came to really enjoy rural living, and I've since wanted to learn more about food processing, farming and permaculture, building, and different ways of living.
In my downtime, I am often reading, writing, cooking, hanging with friends, or hiking. I grew up near the mountains so I'd love to explore some new mountain ranges. Personality-wise, I'd call myself an introvert who loves people and really values meaningful connections!
My native language is English, but I can read, write, and speak basic French. It's something I'd love to get better at. I would also love to pick up Spanish as my only experience with it is through DuoLingo.
I'm really looking forward to chatting with you, and hopefully meeting you this summer!
Emily
Interests
Self development
History
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Fitness
Animals
Camping
Nature
Sustainability
Writing
Politics / Social justice
Outdoor activities
Photography
Pets
Plant care
Music
Mountain
Languages
Farming
Culture
Books
Gardening
Hiking
Drawing & painting
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I worked as an English tutor for a while and have some experience teaching written English (essay writing, etc.). I studied French in high school and have forgotten much of it since then, so I would love to work on improving my French! I'd also love to learn Spanish as I've only learned a little bit through DuoLingo.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Teaching
DIY and building projects
House sitting
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
More details about your skills
I have experience with the following:
- Teaching English (written and spoken)
- Writing articles and blog posts
- Cooking (I have worked in numerous kitchens)
- Administrative work
- Gardening
- Interest in farming
- Working with animals
- General yard work
- Working with children (I volunteered at a Youth Centre for awhile)
- Cleaning (I am a thorough cleaner!)
- Critical thinking
Age
28
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