Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Australia - from Nov 2026 until Apr 2028 View all -
Description
Hi!
I'm Gracie, an American wildlife biologist on a working holiday visa. I’m looking for opportunities to connect with the local community, help conserve native ecosystems, meet new people, and learn new skills.
About me:
I have worked various jobs ranging from sea turtle conservation, invasive predator and plant control, bird surveys and conservation, farm work, gardening/weeding, smoothie barista and customer service, nannying, and summer camp counseling/education. I also grew up exploring the outdoors; camping, hiking, mountain biking, etc. I love to have a purpose wherever I am, and I’m a very independent worker. While overseas I have worked on a small family farm, adventure activities for community events, removing invasive plants in a regenerative native forest, home gardening/weeding, and as an au pair! I love to do it all :D
My personality:
My friends and family would describe me as bubbly, energetic, outgoing, empathetic, friendly, and funny. I love to uplift the people around me and provide lots of laughs and good energy. Although I'm very extroverted, I can come off as a bit shy at first but I'm just getting a read on others energy! I also occasionally need my down time to recharge.
My hobbies and interests:
I love to bike, swim, read, hike, camp, skate (board & blades), and listen to good music :-). I love hanging out with pets and families!! Thanks to my last workaway family, I also love to cook now!!! -
Interests
Self development
Pets
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Adventure sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Movies & TV
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Events & social
Farming
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Books
Beach
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
I am interested in learning new languages! -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Creative DIY projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Light gardening
Light maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Teaching
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
House & pet sitting
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More details about your skills
I have experience with wildlife science and research, trap construction and installment, fence construction, native plant gardening, invasive plant removal, predator control, 4WD vehicle operation, mowing with push mowers, John Deere's, and large tractors, weeding, ATV/UTV operation, environmental education, community engagement, Microsoft products, cleaning, babysitting, camp counseling, pet sitting/dogwalking, babysitting, and housesitting.
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Age
26
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What else ...
I most appreciate a positive, open communication style with my peers and host! I thrive and perform best in environments built off of kindness, encouragement, and hands on training. Once you show me how you want a job done, I'm very quick to learn and work independently.
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
No -
Special dietary requirements
No
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Feedback
I also had the pleasure of having up to 8 other volunteers on the property at the same time as me! Everyone stayed in their own private spaces but worked together, cooked together, and explored … read more
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I also had the pleasure of having up to 8 other volunteers on the property at the same time as me! Everyone stayed in their own private spaces but worked together, cooked together, and explored … read more
