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Description
Hi everyone! My name is Jemma and I come from Seattle, Washington. I joined Workaway because I am taking a gap year and plan to spend some time traveling and immersing myself in different countries and cultures. I love exploring new places, especially when there are opportunities for outdoor activities. My curiosity about the world and what lies beyond my hometown has motivated me to travel. I enjoy helping people and learning new skills, two things which I hope to do a lot while traveling. The small things in life are what bring me happiness. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, baking, playing sports, hiking, running, swimming, skiing, biking, camping, walking my dog, playing piano, and traveling.
Interests
LanguagesTeam sportsSustainabilityHikingMountainNatureOutdoor activitiesCultureCharity workCampingAnimals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sign language (American): BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Life at a Farmstay
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Teaching
General Maintenance
Art Projects
Languages
Hospitality/Tourism
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Animal Care
Helping around the house
Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills
I am a native English speaker with a high school diploma and a two-year general university degree. I know a little bit of American Sign Language. When at home, I volunteer as an assistant to an English teacher. The classes I help teach are for refugees and immigrants. I love meeting the students, learning about their lives, and helping them learn English. I am very keen to learn new languages and help teach others English if they are interested in learning.
I have experience with customer service and food handling from working at a pizza restaurant for two years. At the restaurant I had a variety of responsibilities including cooking, working the cash register, and helping keep the dining room and kitchen clean. I also have experience working at a child care center. I worked in child care for six months, during which I cared for children between the ages of one and five. I also have lots of pet care experience (mainly with dogs and cats), some house-sitting experience, some gardening experience, and a very minimal amount of construction experience. I enjoy learning new things and would like to expand my skill set to become a more self-reliant person.
I have also had an introduction to farm work through previous Workaway experiences. I worked for three weeks on an organic food farm and a horse farm. While on these farms I learned a little bit about harvesting, planting, and selling various organic vegetables, as well as the basics of looking after a herd of horses and donkeys.
Age
19
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
I prefer to eat vegetarian, but it isn't necessary.
Feedback
She has been great with our students and always ready to help the school team.
Good mood, good energy so...just what we need from a workaway!!!
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Feedback
She has been great with our students and always ready to help the school team.
Good mood, good energy so...just what we need from a workaway!!!
you are such a kind young lady, serious and responsible in everything you were doing. We were happy to have you here! The plum tree you planted looks very happy, hope you will come again to harvest the plums!
Your brother was here the year before and we congratulate your parents on having such wonderful children!
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