Gabriella

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Description

Hi! My name is Gabi, I'm from California, and I'm a recent college graduate :) I studied Political Science and Society & Environment, and am very passionate about the intersections of politics and sustainability. I love learning and sharing languages (currently Spanish, Portuguese, and Ladino) and particularly enjoy being outdoors and creating wonderful community! For my upcoming travels, I hope to spend time in a Portuguese or Spanish speaking country. I've lived in large co-ops throughout my time in college and hope to continue building meaningful spaces of connection through workaway. I'm also very passionate about all things art, especially music and love finding new artists and going to live shows.

Interests

Water sports

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Sustainability

Politics / Social justice

Photography

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Languages

History

Hiking

Gardening

Events & social

Drawing & painting

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cooking & food

Camping

Books

Beach

Art & design

Architecture

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
Hebrew: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am incredibly passionate about language learning! I have over 8 years of experience with Spanish, learning the language both in high school and engaging in opportunities throughout college, such as studying abroad in Spain! I also have been taking Portuguese the past year in school, as well as Ladino the past semester! I also have some Hebrew abilities - I can read the language and can hold basic conversation!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

Hello! I have a wide range of experience across professions... I've worked with children for over 8 years (from baby to teen), and consider myself to be patient, caring, empathetic, and understanding. Part of this experience comes from being an overnight summer camp counselor / nanny - a space where I resided throughout the summers, disconnected from technology and delving deep into my community. I know how to thrive in off-the-grid spaces and bustling cities, and love bringing my sense of curiosity and adventure wherever I go.
Throughout my time in college, I have worked on cookshift in my co-op, making meals for over 80+ people at a time, as well as a prep cook at overnights at the summer camp. I have lots of expertise in vegan cooking and using fresh ingredients from the garden, and love being creative and experimenting with new recipes!
I also have volunteered many times in local community gardens, gaining experience in land tending and all that it requires. I have treated wood for planter beds, weed whacked, harvested, and planted, among other things. Additionally, I have volunteered with Food Not Bombs, a volunteer collective sharing veg-friendly foods to combat poverty and homelessness. Throughout this time, I made and served food, connecting with recipients of meals and volunteers making up the organization.
I also have experience working at the front desk of a community building space, welcoming incomers to the space and interacting with the public/ doing administrative tasks.
I was the sustainability chair of a campus club, and worked on initiatives to decrease waste, such as holding clothing swaps, increasing plant-based options, and informing members about proper waste sorting.
Overall, I am very passionate about the intersections of politics and sustainability, and would be thrilled to help with any initiative that brings in a more harmonious way of connecting with the land and each other! Feel free to ask about any other experiences or abilities, and I am happy to share what I can offer :)

Age

23

What else ...

I love swimming! I played both water polo and was on my swim team in high school, and find swimming to be a relaxing, therapeutic activity. I also love finding new music and sharing Spotify playlists, as well as going to live shows or playing guitar. :)

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  mostly vegan diet :)