Karissa

United States
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I am currently

Travelling
Description

Hi! My name is Karissa, I live in Alaska
I work as a travel nurse throughout the winter months and take off the summer months to travel.
I have done a few of Workaways in the US when I am road tripping and camping in my truck. My first workaway was 6 yrs ago and I love coming back to it when I am traveling for longer periods of time to immerse in a place and meet new people. I enjoy the overall experience, especially meeting new people, getting to explore new places and learn new skills!
This winter 2026/27 I plan to head south of the equator after the holidays. I have not decided if Asia or South America is the direction I want to go yet but I am so excited about either!
Interests

Music

Winter sports

Sustainability

Books

Culture

Gardening

Fitness

Farming

Plant care

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Writing

Self development

Nature

Mountain

Languages

Drawing & painting

Cooking & food

Events & social

History

Hiking

Art & design

Beach

Carpentry

Camping

Adventure sports

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Would love to learn a new language. Right now focusing on learning Spanish and would love to teach English

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Art Projects

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Charity Work

Teaching

Able to teach about:

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house
More details about your skills

registered nurse, food service industry skills, cooking, cleaning, gardening, animal care (pets, and most farm animals) chopping and transporting wood, painting houses, some mechanical and carpentry skills(would love to learn more, I'm very intrigued by carpentry and try to do my own projects when I can). Willing to learn anything and easily adapt to new things!
Age

29
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements

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14 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us in developing a ...)

Julie is an awesome host! I stayed with her for 2wks on my road trip from Idaho to Alaska and this was such a lovely experience and broke up the drive so nicely. Haines is such a cool community. It's beautiful and there's so much to do.

I was lucky enough to be there during Beerfest and help Julie with her business at the festival (highly … read more

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11 May 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn about animals and enjoy ...)

The beauty of this farm and the valley is reason enough to do this Workaway, and Tom is such a wonderful host too. He is so humble and patient and understands what it is to be a Workawayer and a host which I think is important. It is a wonderful experience to come here and experience “farm-life” (haha). For the cute cows, the wine, the soon to be … read more

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6 May 2021

Left by host for Workawayer ()

It was so lovely to have Karissa at the farm! She brings such beautiful energy to every moment, and is willing to work hard when needed. I hope she decides to come back and choose the farm-life this summer :)

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