Gracie

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I am currently

Description

Hi!
I'm Gracie, an American wildlife biologist currently in New Zealand on a working holiday. 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, smoothie barista and customer service, and summer camp counseling/education. I also grew up exploring the outdoors with my family; camping, hiking, and the typical around the house and yard chores. I love to have a purpose wherever I am, and I’m a very independent worker. Here in New Zealand I have worked on a small family farm, adventure activities for community events, and removing invasive plants in a regenerative native forest.

My personality:
My friends and family would describe me as bubbly, energetic, outgoing, empathetic, 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:
Everything outside! I love to bike, swim, read, hike, camp, and listen to good music :-)

Interests

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Movies & TV

Mountain

Languages

Hiking

Gardening

Events & social

Farming

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Camping

Books

Beach

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I am interested in learning new languages!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Teaching

Life at a Farmstay

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Able to teach about:  

Helping around the house

House and pet sitting

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, and housesitting.

Age

25

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.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No