Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
My home is south of Chicago in the US. I like to get out of here during our cold snowy winters and typically take 3-4 other travel adventures each year. My destination wish list is endless!
Description
I am excited to continue exploring the world, meeting new people and helping people out with projects while I learn local culture and language.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Pets
Nature
Mountain
Languages
LGBTQ
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Drawing & painting
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Charity work
Carpentry
Camping
Books
Beach
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I would love to improve my Spanish fluency and enjoy learning the basics of any local language when I travel. I could teach English to to children or adults though I am not certified.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
I am a hard worker with skills in gardening and landscaping, basic construction and home improvement, and animal care. My professional career was in the areas of speech language pathology and special education with an interest in Autism Spectrum. I have experience in hospitality and food service industries as well. For the last couple years I have been fostering animals for our Humane Society, specializing in births, puppy and kitten care, and medical needs such as tube feeding. I am a person who appreciates work as part of every day.
Age
59
What else ...
I enjoy reading, games, and puzzles. Love live music and learning local dances. I'm a knitter and sewer and like to learn and practice all sorts of handicrafts.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
no
Feedback
Well educated and traveled.
We enjoyed her company and she is welcome in our home anytime.
Gina is the absolutely perfect workawayer. The dogs loved her from the first second and they really miss her. So do I. And many others around here. Gina made many friends whilst she was here. I was so lucky to have her come and help for 2,5 months! She was very quick to understand the dogs' routines and make them feel… read more
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Well educated and traveled.
We enjoyed her company and she is welcome in our home anytime.
Gina is the absolutely perfect workawayer. The dogs loved her from the first second and they really miss her. So do I. And many others around here. Gina made many friends whilst she was here. I was so lucky to have her come and help for 2,5 months! She was very quick to understand the dogs' routines and make them feel… read more
