Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Music, cultural exchange, gardening and farming, printmaking!
Description
Hello! My name is Maeve :) I'm a PhD candidate in History at NYU and an active member of my community garden at home here in NYC – both of which are driven by a deep love of learning and sharing experiences with others. Enter Workaway!
I'm an experienced solo traveler on my own – the only continent I have yet to set foot on is Antarctica – and equally love traveling purely for adventure or to scratch various research itches. I love that Workaway levels that playing field even further and offers a wealth of opportunities and adventures I would have never otherwise thought to pursue on my own!
I love experiencing other parts of the world in their purest forms, away from touristy hotspots and popular attractions. The depth of understanding of a place and relationships that come out of these settings I've found to be the most invaluable – my fondest memories of past adventures have been as simple as cooking a meal with locals or joining in on a traditional music session at a pub!
I'm a strong collaborator also work well independently, so am open to taking on all sorts of projects. More on this below!
Interests
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Sustainability
Gardening
Politics / Social justice
Cooking & food
Books
Cycling
Culture
Farming
Plant care
History
Music
Art & design
Architecture
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Irish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I've been working on learning Irish/Gaelige for the past 2 years!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
House & pet sitting
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Languages
Art Projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
I'm currently a PhD student, but have previously worked in all sorts of settings and have developed quite the hodgepodge of skills as a result :)
Childcare/Education:
- 7 total summers as a camp counselor (arts and/or outdoor/environmental education)
- Babysitting all ages, including special needs
- Substitute art teacher for local elementary school
Farming/gardening:
- Familiar with the basics of animal husbandry (was in 4H as a kid and showed cows at our local county fair!)
- Helped build and now hold a plot in my local community garden where I/we grow mostly vine and root vegetables (all organic!)
Public history:
- Various experiences as a docent, tour guide, etc. for a variety of museums and parks
Art, music, and design:
- Instrumentalist for 15+ years (woodwinds and percussion!)
- Visual artist: printmaking, sculpture, drawing/painting
Social media, event management
Housework and cooking
Basic construction/maintenance
Age
27
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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