Mary

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I'm on an 8 month trip combining work and travel. I'm currently in Australia but I'll soon be back in Asia where I hope to meet some like-minded people and join an interesting project or two

Description

Hi,
I'm Mary, and I come from NW Scotland.
I'm a happy and outgoing individual who is very adaptable and difficult to faze!

I'm an artist (painter) and art teacher by trade, although I also have a TESOL certificate for English teaching, and a lot of experience in the hospitality industry; I have worked in several small, boutique-style hotels, 2 of which had a Michelin star. I ran my own successful Bed and Breakfast for 11 years as well as my own gallery which sold my landscape paintings.
I have also been a gardener and am currently writing a book, after completing my Masters in Creative Writing.

I am self-employed and run a Painting Holiday business, but at the moment I'm on an extended trip which I'm fitting around this. While I'm in Australia, especially, I'm looking for interesting placements where I can either earn a wage or earn my keep in exchange for a few hours work, leaving me some time to paint and write.

I especially love work which involves being outside in nature, helping with animals/pets, and gardening.

Also, of course, I can teach English or painting!

I am willing to consider any work and am more interested in the location... I love beautiful and interesting places away from big cities.

Thank you for reading!

Interests

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Politics / Social justice

Pets

Charity work

Writing

Plant care

Languages

Gardening

Drawing & painting

Books

Cooking & food

Art & design

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Camping

Beach

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm not looking for a language buddy but could teach English to adults

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Charity Work

House sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Art Projects

More details about your skills

Teaching (English and painting)
Painting in various media including murals and also mosaics
Gardening
Working with the public, especially hospitality (hotels etc)
Cooking (vegetarian)
Animals.. especially cats, dogs, horses and chickens
Tour leading
Writing (creative)

Age

53

What else ...

I would consider a VERY long-term position if there was payment or a chance to earn from another source whilst volunteering, in the right location! But equally happy with a variety of short-term experiences in interesting new places.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Milk

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegan