Em

United States
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Travelling
Description
Hello! I have done a lot of work-exchanging over the last ten years and have found it to offer some of the most meaningful human connection and forms of trade that I have experienced. I am committed to building new ways to live together in a way that takes care of each other and of the planet, and working on numerous sustainable and ecological building and community projects has given me a lot of hands on skills towards developing those ideals.

I'm an interdisciplinary artist and work in various mediums. Some of the skills I can offer you are ecological site design and planning, farming, gardening, permaculture design, horticulture, visual art/design, music, performance art, writing/editing, wood and metal working, animal husbandry, community facilitation/mediation and working with youth. I have been teaching for over a decade as well in the arts and environmental education. Excited to connect with other creative people and hope to contribute to your community project! :)
Interests
Winter sports
Outdoor activities
Sailing / Boating
Astronomy
Beach
Mountain
Writing
Sustainability
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Nature
Music
History
Gardening
Farming
Culture
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
Camping

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Dutch: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I am a certified ESL teacher and happy to give English tutoring or lessons.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Languages
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Teaching
More details about your skills
The Arts: music, visual art, writing, performance
Ecological design + planning
Some carpentry + metalwork
Farming, gardening, horticulture, permaculture
10+ years of teaching experience in environmental and arts education
Community organizing + group facilitation
Age
37
What else ...
I have often enjoyed offering music lessons (piano or drums mostly, some vox and guitar), as part of my work-exchange experiences. I have also often traded my work as a visual artist, creating murals, signage, illustration or other needs for host's spaces or businesses.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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18 Nov 2023

Left by host (Living in a communal project ...) for Workawayer (Em)

Having Em around was an absolute pleasure. She was easygoing and open minded.
He helped us with many practical matters like setting up a yurt and shared some valuable insides about community living.
I hope we continue our workshop with her in the upcoming month.

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17 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Em) for host (Living in a communal project ...)

I really enjoyed doing a work-exchange with this community! Both in the Chapel but also on their new communal farm. They were a lovely and inspiring group of people and I had such a wonderful time I am interested to return to continue helping them with future projects. The projects we helped on were varied and fun and the setting was absolutely… read more

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17 Nov 2023

Left by host (Come and help around the ...) for Workawayer (Em)

Em came at the beginning of winter to help with various things in the house and garden... preparing firewood, re-setting the compost, putting the storm windows in, cleaning and maintenance projects - and she also managed to fix a very tricky door with her excellent woodworking skills. She was a big help and a very sweet and enjoyable person to… read more

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17 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Em) for host (Come and help around the ...)

I loved work-exchanging with Hilde and Mischa so much! One of my favourite work-exchanges for sure. They were the loveliest of hosts and have created a true magical sanctuary on their boat. The variety of the projects was fun and the work expectations always fair. I loved their cats too and exploring the cool house-boat neighbourhood. Hilde is… read more

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18 May 2010

Left by host (Help care for our ...) for Workawayer (Em)

Emily arrived at the project just in time for a cold snap, which heralded the start of a particularly long and hard winter. We spent a lot of time finding ways to insulate the house against the coming cold - such as by putting up extra layers of curtain on the windows and sewing together quilts to make thicker blankets. Emily also built a lovely… read more

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