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I am currently
Travelling
Description
Hola! I'm Esther - a super passionate, dedicated, and creative community engagement professional working in environmental justice. I'm very excited to be travelling Latin America from July - September 2024, learning Spanish, and connecting deeply with the rich traditions, diverse cultures and incredible nature here :)
I have 10+ years experience working with collaboratively with people and communities from all walks of life, from leading on youth programmes, to teaching cycling to refugees, to participatory research in air pollution - including museums, schools and libraries. I have relished roles as an educational facilitator, speaker, coach and manager at various levels, working in world-leading institutions such as London's Science Museum to award-winning science & arts festivals.
I'm particularly keen on:
- Improving my Spanish, learning about local ways of life
- Working with communities/children/young people on environmental issues or sustainability education
- Cultural exchange
- Dance/yoga/embodied movement
I'm currently on my summer break from my MSc in Environment, Politics & Development (SOAS). I have special interests in post-extractivism, feminist approaches to Degrowth and Just Transitions. I'm originally from Newcastle (the most friendly city in the UK!), and live in London, from South East Asian heritage.
I have a longstanding interests in environmental justice, meaningful community participation, advocacy and activism. Get in touch if you'd like to work together to make a more equitable, caring and collective living planet for all 🌍
Interests
Outdoor activities
Charity work
Yoga / Wellness
Politics / Social justice
Vegetarian or vegan
Photography
Nature
Sustainability
Team sports
Writing
Plant care
Music
Mountain
Languages
Hitchhiking
Farming
Gardening
Hiking
Events & social
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Adventure sports
Animals
Books
Camping
Art & design
Cooking & food
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Learning Spanish, happy to teach English :)
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
- Community engagement & community building
- Environmental research
- Youth & families work
- Sustainability Education
- Participatory arts & creative projects
- Project management (communities, schools groups)
- Practical skills (e.g. teaching science)
- Social science & Scientific research
- Science communication
- Working with children and adults, large groups of people
- Experience and knowledge of animals (behaviour, physiology)
- Professional photography (film & digital)
- Writing
- Publicity & Marketing
- Computer (PC & Mac, MS office, Photoshop)
- Campaigning
- Teaching
- Food preparation, 5 years experience of waitressing, bartendering, sales
I am an outgoing, self-motivated individual who enjoys taking on a challenge :) As well as strong experience in science communication, photography, and writing, I have participated several times in half- marathons and enjoyed cycling across Europe and Australia! Studying a Joint Honours degree with an international year in Melbourne has given me a broad perspective, enabling me to adapt quickly to new environments. Being a university course rep and having interned for major museums and charities has made me work critically, responsibly and independently. My passions lie in interacting with a wide range of people and gaining new experiences.
Age
34
What else ...
Enthusiastic to learn new things, strengthen my connection with all living nature, and meet new people!
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian, gluten free, no dairy please
