Margaret & Maggie

United States
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Travelling
Our next destination:
Spain
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hello!
my name is Madge and I am currently traveling with my partner Maggie. After a few years of travelling the U.S. and living in New York City, we're excited to be exploring other parts of the world.

We are artists and activists with a passion for community. We have found the most joy living in spaces that prioritize creativity, communication, and authentic connections between people. We have experience living in communes, homesteads, and farms, and Maggie has worked in refugee centers in Serbia (during 2018) and Mexico (2023).

A little bit about Madge:
I am a performing artist who creates through singing, improvisation, spoken word and movement. I also love community organizing and have produced 4 seasons of Speakeasily, a women's open mic in New York City. I'm a natural extrovert and love hearing and telling stories. I work as a digital freelancer specializing in graphic design, website design, social media management, and video editing. I also love to crochet!

A little bit about Maggie:
I'm a visual artist comfortable in many mediums, but painting is my main passion. I also have a degree in psychology, and have worked for several years as a licensed psychotherapist. About a year ago I left my private practice to pursue art full time, and have found it an equally powerful avenue towards healing. Over the past year, I've been a street artist in New York City and have had the opportunity to paint some murals, something I would love to do more of! I've also started learning to tattoo which has been my latest challenge and inspiration.
Interests
Culture
Blogging
Art & design
Gardening
Beach
Cooking & food
Events & social
History
Music
Plant care
Writing
Technology
Team sports
Photography
Movies & TV
Sustainability
Water sports
Videography
Self development
Performing arts
Outdoor activities
Politics / Social justice
Van life
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
LGBTQ
Cycling
DIY & crafts
Dancing
Books
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
More 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.
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Life at a Farmstay
Being an elderly companion
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
House sitting
More details about your skills
-Optimistic
-Hard worker
-Creative problem solver
-Strong Leadership skills
-Certified in clinical psychology (Maggie)
-Certified in Yoga (Margaret)
-Cooking / Organizing / Cleaning
-Skilled in visual arts
-Customer service (experience as receptionist and sales associate)
-Basic knowledge and experience with building tools
-cRafTy!
-Good with and enjoy spending time with children (nannying experience)
-Basic technology skills (experience in printing labs, excel sheets)
-Managing social media
-Team player
-Open-minded
-Strong swimmer (experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor)
Age
26 & 28
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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1 Mar 2024

Left by host (Learn about art and ...) for Workawayer ()

Madge & Maggie spent a few nights volunteering & helping us run a public performance event. They were up for anything from art making to compost burying, to collecting donations. Thanks so much for visiting and bringing your energy to this project!

(Excellent )

14 Dec 2023

Left by host (Help me prepare my small 5 ...) for Workawayer ()

Having Madge and Maggie sharing my home was an absolute delight. They are sensitive, kind and intelligent. Wonderful deep conversations in the evening. They were not afraid to get dirty and completely revived my garden. They worked independently and completed some unpleasant task, like pulling blackberries with a upbeat, fun attitude. They were… read more

(Excellent )

12 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help me prepare my small 5 ...)

What an incredible experience on Vashon Island with Tamara! My partner and I stayed with her for around two weeks and we are so grateful! We spent time working in her garden and other tasks around the property. I appreciated her transparency and willingness to go with the flow of each day. Tamara also has a knack for bringing together community,… read more

(Excellent )

23 Oct 2022

Left by host (Help on our homestead in ...) for Workawayer ()

We became close friends with these two while they stayed. A week turned into a month turned into three while we had many adventures, outings, learning moments, shared meals and overall good times.

(Excellent )

19 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help on our homestead in ...)

I am so grateful for the time we spent staying with Nat and her growing tribe in Bisbee! My girlfriend and I stayed for around 3 months and both felt like we really took part in the curating of community.

Our work in the beginning was getting the garden ready for spring (I did transform into a hulk moving all those rocks) and then planting… read more

(Excellent )

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1 Mar 2024

Left by host (Learn about art and ...) for Workawayer ()

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14 Dec 2023

Left by host (Help me prepare my small 5 ...) for Workawayer ()

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12 Dec 2023

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23 Oct 2022

Left by host (Help on our homestead in ...) for Workawayer ()

We became close friends with these two while they stayed. A week turned into a month turned into three while we had many adventures, outings, learning moments, shared meals and overall good times.

(Excellent)

19 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help on our homestead in ...)

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2 Jan 2022

Left by host (Experience community living, ...) for Workawayer ()

It was a joy and a privilege to host Margaret and Maggie. They were both wonderful and easy to get along with the moment they arrived. Margaret's sociable personality added a beautiful dynamic to our community bringing multiple people together, and Maggie's laidback energy brought a compassionate atmosphere for us all. They were both helpful and… read more

(Excellent)

28 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience community living, ...)

I am so grateful for my time there! I arrived with my partner and we ended up staying for a month!
It was our first time living at a commune and gave me a true of sense of how this kind of lifestyle can thrive.
Work really became self motivated with no official leader, and inspiring with the opportunity to choose
the kind of work we do. I became… read more

(Excellent)

18 Jan 2020

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Margaret was a wonderful addition to NYC english programI! WE are an English Immersion program we developed last year for international travelers seeking to improve their English. She helped out once a week with house cleaning, shared her love of yoga with the house and assisted non-native speakers with their English. We mostly manage our… read more

(Excellent)

17 Jan 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with organization ...)

I spent around a month at DIH and would highly recommend it ! The house attracts all kinds of people, and I had the pleasure of spending many nights around the dinner table with people from all over the world, sharing all kinds of stories. The kitchen is great for cooking and my chef skills improved drastically while staying here. Karen is on top… read more

(Excellent)

6 Jan 2019

Left by host (Join our friendly community ...) for Workawayer ()

Super worker and a great person Margaret was up for any task and was a positive force both out in the fields and around the house. With work she is clever and proactive and was able to form fast friendships with everyone in our community. She would be welcome back here any time.

(Excellent)

26 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our friendly community ...)

Good people, good home. The work varies, combining both creativity and manual labor. The food was nutritious and plentiful. I was also fortunate to be with other energetic and kind workawayers/friends, making the already lively atmosphere, even more festive. I would recommend. Have fun (just at your own risk;) !

(Excellent)

10 Dec 2018

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Margaret is an easy-going lovely young girl.
I could rely on her to run the classes in an interesting and fun way. Our children really took to her and felt sorry she had to leave after 6 days.
She cooked a delicious applie cake with my daughter and took execellent care of our dog.

I strongly recommend her!

(Excellent)

19 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (English and German speakers ...)

I had a really positive experience teaching here! Iza has created a wonderful, small, language school that really caters to her students. She always made sure I had enough material, but I was also gave me the freedom to be creative and lead. Staying with family was nice as I got my own space and many delicious polish meals! I took multiple bike… read more

(Excellent)

14 Nov 2018

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Very young and very mature, self responsible, sensitive and supportive would be the first words after the experience of having Monica in our project.
Thank you Monica. Keep on going, keep on growing and you will be a shining light in whatever you doing.
Love and light from Amrit and Sebastian

(Excellent)

5 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help create a community ...)

For my first workaway, this was a great experience. An clear balance between work and free time with the opportunity to really get to know the other workawayers. The meals together brought a strong sense of community. When Sebastian was around, tasks were very clear (only when not, was there some difficulty. However communication is a value in the… read more

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11 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help around wooden hostel in ...)

A wonderful atmosphere has been created here at this hostel. Each day was filled was either filled with new friends, hikes, and/or music. The work itself was laid back ,as Marenza trusts you to get the job done. The schedule of one full day and a few days also makes adventuring quite accessible. Zakopane is beautiful and so is this new (s/o to the… read more

(Excellent)

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