Jessie

United States
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My next destination:
France - from Jul 2026 until Aug 2026
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Hello!

I am an environmentalist and lover of birds, food, and biodiversity. I studied Sustainability Management and worked in compost education as well as recycling and solid waste management in New York. Though I haven't had a Workaway account for that long, I have spent the better part of the last 8 years doing work-exchange volunteering around Latin America, with a particular affinity for forests and mountains. I am passionate about reducing waste / low-impact healthy living, learning about ecosystems, tasting new fruits, foraging/PANCs, syntropic agroforestry, and learning traditional "old ways" of doing things, especially as related to agriculture, food preparation, and food preservation.
Interests

Languages

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Culture

Hiking

Photography

Music

Dancing

Cooking & food

Gardening

Yoga / Wellness

Plant care

Sustainability

Vegetarian or vegan

Nature

DIY & crafts

Farming

Carpentry

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I can teach English or Spanish, and would like to practice my Portuguese.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Light maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

Babysitting and creative play

Art Projects

Able to teach about:

Eco Projects

Languages

Light gardening
More details about your skills

I mainly help out on farms/gardens or other rural projects with an ecological focus. I know a fair amount about vegetable gardening, tree planting and pruning, and have some experience with construction. I also am skilled at vegetarian cooking, translating or interpreting between Spanish, Portuguese, and English, and office/computer work. I am increasingly interested in biodiversity and species identification using the app iNaturalist.

Always happy to teach about composting, or set up or improve systems for managing organic waste! Also always good to chat about the ecological impacts of different aspects of human civilization.

Other recent work experiences: working with rehabilitated parrots for reintroduction into the wild (Brazil), managing bird and wildlife observation lodges (Brazil and Ecuador).
Age

38
What else ...

I enjoy making fermented foods (sourdough bread, sauerkraut, ginger beer, yogurt), practicing guitar, singing, dancing, yoga, and can also play piano and ukulele. Newly into bird photography!

I sometimes have work requiring an internet connection.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Can be allergic to some dogs and cats, but it's usually not a problem in well-ventilated spaces/outdoors.
- Special dietary requirements
  mostly vegetarian (not strict)... legume lover :)

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7 Jul 2026

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My experience here was marvelous. Andreas is a model workaway host and amazing person: super attentive, helpful, and generous, not only to his volunteers but to everyone he meets. Even when he's very busy with his many assorted obligations, he is always easy to communicate with and concerned about the well-being of others. His energy is inspiring … read more

(Excellent )

6 Jul 2026

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Jessie was an absolute pleasure to host, and I can recommend her wholeheartedly to any future host! 😊
She stayed with me for 10 days in my garden in Denmark and was a fantastic help from beginning to end. She worked with great enthusiasm and took excellent care of my plants, helping with planting, watering, weeding, preparing supports for the … read more

(Excellent )

22 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Unconventional farm focused ...)

I spent a very pleasant 3 weeks at the fazenda! The place itself is gorgeous and has nice amenities that are open to volunteers, including a pool, sauna, hot tub, little waterfall, an abundance of fruits and herbs, and beautiful areas to relax.
The work duties vary considerably depending on the season and flow of guests, but even on days of … read more

(Excellent )

13 Feb 2025

Left by host (Unconventional farm focused ...) for Workawayer ()

Jessie was an absolute star during her time with us. She has a natural love for gardening and was incredibly helpful in our veggie garden, always working with care and dedication. Her competence and sense of responsibility made a big difference in our daily routines.

Beyond her skills with plants, Jessie has a beautiful singing voice that … read more

(Excellent )

30 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with small scale farming ...)

It was an honor to be one of the first volunteers here! Great way to experience what it's like to live in southern Brazil as a foreigner. The family is very kind, friendly, fair, and happy to share their perspectives and play games. I loved teaching English and piano to Wilma, a sweet and curious girl who already speaks 5 languages at an … read more

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7 Jul 2026

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6 Jul 2026

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22 Feb 2025

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13 Feb 2025

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30 Dec 2024

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31 May 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us to create sustainable ...)

I stayed for a few weeks back in March/April, so I'm a little late but not too late to publicly express my gratitude! The level of intellectual exchange here was the highest of my (many) volunteer experiences. Joep and Julia have a wealth of knowledge and insights, both technical and philosophical. Not only are they enthusiastic about sharing what … read more

(Excellent)

3 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with different ...)

I had a lovely few weeks at this finca! Katja and Jorge are warm and communicative hosts. The work was varied, usually accompanying Jorge around the garden and grounds, and the schedule relatively structured, with adjustments when there were guests. The gorgeous and well-maintained buildings (including the volunteer's room) are a testament to the … read more

(Excellent)

1 Apr 2024

Left by host (Help us with different ...) for Workawayer

Jessie the volunteer most connected with the earth we have had so far.

She has pruned citrus trees in a very professional way. Jessie spent three weeks with us and helped us with different tasks such as: painting exterior walls, taking care of the gardens (pruning, fertilizing, planting, transplanting, sowing seeds), but she also did very useful … read more

(Excellent)

17 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Treehouse experience in Alto ...)

I worked specifically with the sanctuary project which is separate from the lodge, though there is some overlap. I committed to 2-3 months and ended up staying for 4 months!
I loved working with the parrots. The field work consists of preparing the food, cleaning the enclosure, observation, and data collection. Getting to know each individual up … read more

(Excellent)

4 Dec 2022

Left by host for Workawayer

She is an easy vegetarian (the best). Very easy going, Helped us everywhere. Thanks a lot!

(Excellent)

31 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Unique experience in an ...)

This is a wonderful place for the right kind of person. If you are any type of naturalist aficionado (birds, insects, plants, monkeys, amphibians, reptiles), you will love it here. Jurgen was not at the lodge during my stay, and my impression is that the lodge is a bit more active when he’s there. Esthefan is often busy with various obligations so … read more

(Excellent)

7 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our farm and build ...)

Pasé unas lindas semanas en la finca! Parece que normalmente tienen 3 voluntarios a la vez para que se acompañen, y en mi caso como iba a ser la voluntaria única durante mi estadía, creo que la familia se preocupaba de que me sintiera sola o aburrida. Al contrario, la tranquilidad fue justo lo que necesitaba en ese momento y me encantó el lugar. … read more

(Excellent)

18 Jul 2022

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Jessie insistió venir a la finca, a pesar de tanta lluvia en este tiempo! Y se lo agradecemos de corazón, porque nos dio la oportunidad de conocer una mujer muy valiente y autónoma! Tiene un amor incomparable para la naturaleza y este hermoso país! Asumió las actividades asignadas con mucha responsabilidad y las charlas con ella fueron sumamente … read more

(Excellent)

22 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Outdoor experience learning ...)

All the feedback here looks thorough and accurate to me, but I will throw in an extra plug for my dear friends Clem and Ricaurte! They had spent a lot of time as volunteers themselves and managing volunteers at another farm before starting their own project so they know what makes for a welcoming and fun volunteering environment. For maximum … read more

(Excellent)

21 Jul 2022

Left by host (Outdoor experience learning ...) for Workawayer

We know each other with Jessie since 2019. At that time we were both volunteers in a farm in Ecuador, where she already proved to be a great companion, always baking wonderful breads, helping with the terrible cows (although she was sick) and working hard outside. She knows a great deal about fermenting products, composting, planting vegetable … read more

(Excellent)