Becca

United States
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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Hiking, biking, camping, sustainability, natural living, connection and community, health, kindness, vegan food, and learning
My next destination:
United States
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Hello and I'm excited to meet you wonderful people!

For the past three years, I have been traveling around the U.S. doing Workaway and visiting intentional communities. Workaway is so awesome because I feel like it attracts some of the most amazing people! - people who are open minded, kind, curious, and alternative. I love connecting with these people and learning from them. I am so grateful that a platform like this exists because it allows us to learn from and exchange with each other in a way that does not involve money. Personally, it has given me the opportunity to meet amazing people, travel, learn skills, and live different cultures and ways of living that otherwise I would not be able to experience. I also love this form of travel because it is beneficial to all, and I can give back to the people and land I am visiting.

About me:

a free-spirited nomad who wants to live an alternative life that has a positive impact

I was born in the U.S. and am half Korean, half white. I grew up in Cameroon till I was 13 but then my family moved back to the U.S.

I enjoy curiosity, learning, openness, positivity, teamwork, and genuine connection. My interests include camping, hiking, yoga, reading, self growth, kindness, outdoor games, gardening, natural building, grounding, and basically everything related to health, holistic living, nature, sustainability, spirituality, and alternative living. I do my best to have as little impact on our planet as possible and use natural soaps and products. I do not drink or smoke.

I am very friendly and open minded and love meeting new people and having deep conversations. Community and connection is very important to me. Being around people brings me to life and is something I look for in a workaway experience. I would describe myself as a kind, positive person who looks for the good in every situation. I am also responsible, clean, easy going, and flexible.
Interests
Plant care
LGBTQ
Hitchhiking
DIY & crafts
Astronomy
Dancing
Cycling
Van life
Adventure sports
Camping
Events & social
Cooking & food
Beach
Team sports
Movies & TV
Hiking
Charity work
Sustainability
Mountain
Gardening
Self development
Fitness
Culture
Farming
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Outdoor activities
Books
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
More details about your skills
in no particular order,

1. Intentional communities in the U.S. I have visited and lived at many different communes and eco villages: The Farm, East Wind, Cambia, Acorn, Living Energy Farm, Twin Oaks, Community of Peace, Short Mountain, Sirius, Glomus, and Heathcote.

2. Gardening and permaculture. I have worked in many different gardens in my workaway travels, and it is given me a lot of joy to learn more about plants and growing food.

3. Cleaning, dishes, household chores, etc.

4. I have experience with and love volunteering with nonprofits and doing community service.

5. I have experience with babies, children, and homeschooling. I myself was homeschooled most of my life. I volunteered in a nursery for 6–10-month-olds for 3 years and really enjoy helping with babies and children.

6. Cooking and restaurants. By favorite "real" job has been working at a restaurant because I love customer service and food. I can cook though I enjoy it a lot more when cooking with others. For me, most things are better when done with someone else. I have knowledge and some experience with making kombucha, water kefir, sauerkraut, sourdough, and also food preservation.

7. Living off grid. I have a lot of experience with this because in Cameroon we were off grid and recently, I'm lived in several different off grid communities, so I am used to being aware of electric and water usage and being frugal with what is available.

8. I have experience with cob and natural building as well as power tools and basic construction.

9. I have experience with animals- both pet and farm animals. I have done a lot of pet sitting though TrustedHousitters.com which is another great platform that I recommend if you need someone to watch your pets for free and/or want to stay at someone's house for free in exchange for taking care of their pets. As for farm animals, I have experience with chickens, ducks and limited experience with cows and horses.

10. Business. I have an associates degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship but I will be the first to tell you I don't place much value on this degree. I have learned much more from YouTube videos and podcasts. I was interested in business because I wanted the freedom and flexibility that comes with being your own boss. Workaway is that for me now :)

11. I have experience with Airbnb hosting, retreat centers, and the hospitality industry- love all these things!
Age
24
What else ...
I prefer not be around synthetic or toxic chemicals such as air fresheners, fragrances, pesticides, some cleaning products, etc. Thank you for understanding!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  I eat primarily vegan/plant based

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11 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Help with gardening and ...)

Edith and Christian are sweethearts and I really enjoyed the 10 days I was with them. I loved helping in the garden and am really happy with all we accomplished. They made me feel like a special guest and are so thoughtful and generous! Edith is a great cook and I ate such delicious food here. They have one of the most amazing pieces of land I… read more

(Excellent )

5 Oct 2024

Left by host (Help with gardening and ...) for Workawayer (Becca)

Becca is a very engaging person and was attentive to all our needs. She communicates very easily without being intrusive. She has been a great help to us and has done all sorts of chores on our property and in our house and always with a smile. It was a great first experience for us with Workaway! Thank you so much 😊

(Excellent )

11 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Be part of our non-profit ...)

This hostel is so cute and extremely clean! It’s a wonderful place because of the people and great vibes. It even has a cafe and small thrift store. You work 3hrs a day (9am-12pm) 5 days a week cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and mopping, making beds, and doing laundry. The weekends are the busiest days so you will usually work the weekends and have… read more your days off during the week. Food is not provided and the kitchen is well supplied to cook your own meals and the grocery stores are very close. There are also nice bikes you can borrow which I very much enjoyed to explore beautiful Magog. Magog has excellent walking and biking paths I highly recommend. Workawayers typically stay in a shared dorm room with 2 bunk beds. In the 2 weeks I was here, I really enjoyed getting to know the people here and the nature of the area. I loved spiritual conversations with Ronny, Sam, and Anita! And I will remember fondly Josie taking us country dancing, thrifting and eating at Eggsquis with Anita, Sam’s game night of Cards Against Humanity, and the night we had a large potluck dinner. Josie does a great job running the hostel and is a kind and cool boss. And the 3 employees at the cafe are sweet and friendly - thank you Raphael, Ann Sophie and Gabi. This Workaway is especially great for digital nomads or people seeking more time to do other things because of the fewer work hrs. Thank you everyone for such a great time and sending you my love 🤍

Cette auberge est tellement mignonne et extrêmement propre ! C’est vraiment un endroit merveilleux à cause des gens et de l’ambiance géniale. Il y a même un café et une petite friperie. Vous travaillez 3 heures par jour (9h-12h) 5 jours par semaine pour nettoyer les salles de bains, balayer et essuyer, faire les lits et faire la lessive. Les week-ends sont les jours les plus chargés, vous travaillerez donc généralement les week-ends et aurez vos jours de congé pendant la semaine. La nourriture n'est pas fournie et la cuisine est bien équipée pour cuisiner vos propres repas et les épiceries sont très proches. Il y a aussi de jolis vélos que vous pouvez emprunter et que j'ai beaucoup appréciés pour explorer la belle Magog. Magog possède d'excellents sentiers pédestres et cyclables que je recommande fortement. Les workawayers séjournent généralement dans un dortoir partagé avec 2 lits superposés. Au cours des deux semaines que j'ai passées ici, j'ai vraiment aimé faire connaissance avec les gens d'ici et la nature de la région. J'ai adoré les conversations spirituelles avec Ronny, Sam et Anita ! Et je me souviendrai avec tendresse de Josie nous emmenant danser du country, friperie et manger à Eggsquis avec Anita, de la soirée de jeu de Sam de Cards Against Humanity et de la nuit où nous avons eu un grand dîner-partage. Josie fait un excellent travail en gérant l'auberge et est une patronne gentille et cool. Et les 3 employés du café sont gentils et sympathiques - merci Raphael, Ann Sophie et Gabi. Ce Workaway est particulièrement adapté aux nomades numériques ou aux personnes qui cherchent plus de temps pour faire autre chose en raison du nombre réduit d'heures de travail. Merci à tous pour ce bon moment et je vous envoie mon amour 🤍

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18 Sep 2024

Left by host (Learn about homesteading by ...) for Workawayer (Becca)

Becca is a hard-working, kind and caring person who did an excellent job at our farm for WorkAway this summer. She did all kinds of tasks like gardening, greeting hikers, cookie and hibiscus cooler making, berry sorting and picking, creating hiker food plates for berry picking, and other kitchen activities like pickle making with one of my… read more

(Excellent )

18 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Learn about homesteading by ...)

I spent 1.5 weeks at the farm in the end of July and enjoyed getting to know Ruth, her family, their friends, and the Appalachian Trail hikers that pass through. Peak hiker and blueberry season are from mid June to the end of August and are a busy time on the farm. We typically started work around 9am and then often went till dinner time but with… read more breaks. That was something Ruth was very good at- making sure we took a break every once in a while and encouraged us to swim at the very secluded and lovely lake 10min walk away. No one took days off because hikers are coming every day and so that might be something you want to discuss prior to coming so expectations are accurate. The work is very enjoyable though and I loved the teamwork energy. While there, other Workawayers and I helped assemble office cubicles into “rooms” in the old airplane hanger for hikers. I’m proud of how it turned out and slept very well there. Part of the work routine is baking chocolate chip cookies and making hibiscus sweet tea for the hikers. I also helped welcome and orientate hikers when they arrived. If they wanted to pick a bucket of berries in exchange for a meal, we would prepare their homemade meal and then sort through/quality check the berries they picked as they are often going to a Farmers Market. I’m so grateful that Ruth and her family are providing such hospitality to hikers! It’s a beautiful thing to see and be apart of. It’s also an exciting place to be, with people always coming and going and plenty of interesting conversations. I loved this aspect. I loved talking to the hikers and the welcoming energy of the farm. If you wish to learn more about what it’s like to thru hike the AT, this is the place to be! The house and property are very beautiful and well kept. Ruth has lovely gardens and I enjoyed harvesting green beans, lettuce, and cucumbers and spending an afternoon canning pickles with Ruth’s daughter, Liz. You will eat very well here because many in the family are great cooks and big foodies. In the summer, most of Ruth’s kids are home visiting for some time so it was nice to meet them and enjoy their cooking, particularly Ellie’s. Breakfast and lunch were usually causal, self serve while dinner was a family event and Bernard (who is doing construction on the house) would always join us which I thought was very nice. Ruth took me to a yoga class which I enjoyed and appreciated. Michael, Ruth’s husband is also so sweet and I enjoyed our conversation while sorting berries. I highly recommend this Workaway especially to people into backpacking and thru hiking. It’s a beautiful place with so many wonderful people to meet and talk to and wandering through bushes loaded with juicy, organic blueberries is just heavenly!

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11 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Help with gardening and ...)

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5 Oct 2024

Left by host (Help with gardening and ...) for Workawayer (Becca)

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11 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Be part of our non-profit ...)

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18 Sep 2024

Left by host (Learn about homesteading by ...) for Workawayer (Becca)

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18 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Learn about homesteading by ...)

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30 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Volunteer at a meditation ...)

This was a great experience. The people were so kind and welcoming and encouraging and I met so many incredible people from fellow workawayers to residents to retreat guests. My mental health thrived here as the people and teachings
helped remind me of how beautiful and precious life is, how much there is to be grateful for, and how you truly… read more

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5 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Ecological education, seed ...)

You have to come here! I spent 3 weeks at the community and left feeling renewed and transformed. This place is simply magical because the people here are so genuine and unique and loving. I experienced so much connection and love because the community is built around openness- sharing your emotions and true self. Your days will be full of deep,… read more

(Excellent)

25 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Becca)

Becca was very pleasant to host! She was able to self manage all her projects (as the Program Director was out of the country), completed them all to perfection and got along with everyone in the house. It can be very distracting sometimes in the house with so many people coming and going all the time, but she was able to always stay on task and… read more

(Excellent)

25 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Come discover Detroit, the ...)

This is such a cool workaway! I stayed 1.5 weeks here and really enjoyed volunteering in the community, hanging out with the other workawayers, and biking around the city. Karen is very flexible and kind and let me come super last minute and is an excellent host. I actually never met her because she was in a different county doing a workaway… read more

(Excellent)

22 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Join a family working on a ...)

Oh where do I even start! I spent 6 weeks with the coolest, most talented family I’ve probably ever met. They live such natural, fun, relaxed, extraordinary, creative and inspiring lives. They built their beautiful house, other buildings, gardens, and pool as a family and all out of natural materials. I love how sustainable and natural and healthy… read more

(Excellent)

19 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Becca)

Becca became a part of our family for 6 weeks and we had a great time getting to know each other and share experiences! She was quick to jump into any job or activity and give it her all. She is very open and kind and excellent with kids--the niece and nephew were so sad to see her go!! We shared many in depth, thought provoking conversations; it… read more

(Excellent)

7 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Becca)

Becca is on her life journey and is exploring the world and ideas, finding her place in it all. She is super independent, kind, hardworking and self directed. A lovely guest and helper. She would be a great addition to anyone home she chooses to visit. We wish her the best of luck and safety in her travels!

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10 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (DIY, gardening and help with ...)

I stayed with Lee and her family for 1.5 weeks and it felt like home because they are so generous and kind and the day to day life is very relaxed. They took us kayaking, to a drive in movie, to Madison and Milwaukee, and to a delicious vegan restaurant. We also went wild apple picking and then juiced them for apple cider vinegar. Lee, Paula, and… read more

(Excellent)

11 Feb 2022

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Southern charm and country ...)

I stayed with Deanna and her family for a little over 3 weeks and was immediately treated like family which meant so much to me. I met children, grandchildren, aunts, cousins, and grandparents. Everyone is so welcoming and genuine and outgoing. They are used to having other people visit because Deanna loves hosting foreign exchange… read more

(Excellent)

26 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (Becca) for host (Help with gardening and share ...)

I spent 2 months with Dennis and his family. They are very trustworthy and kind and I had an amazing time. I lived in the mother-in-law house in the back with a private bathroom a few yards away. Dennis provided lunch and dinner and is a great cook. I am very grateful that he was more than willing to accommodate my vegan diet. We ate dinner… read more

(Excellent)

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