Margaret

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hi! I am Meg from New Zealand 🥝. My first big adventure was when I was 18, working a ski season, then a surf shop in Sayulita, and bussing through Mexico. Now, after finishing my studies and working in Canada, I’m back on the road and ready for a slower, more immersive adventure in South America. I want to set down some temporary roots, really get to know a place, try local food, improve my Spanish, and meet new people.

What I Can Help With
Childcare: I have 30 cousins. Yes, 30 😅. I’ve been babysitting since I was basically a child myself. Very comfortable with all ages.
Animals: I worked as a vet assistant and foster animals at home 🐾. I’m used to cuddly, chaotic, shy, loud, and everything in between.
Cleaning: I used to be a professional cleaner 🧽. I actually like cleaning, which I know sounds suspicious but it’s true.
Hospitality: Experience in cafés, bars, and customer service ☕🍹. I can carry three plates, smile politely, and not panic.
General help: Cooking, organising, gardening 🌱, carrying heavy things 💪, learning new skills, and general good energy ✨.
Work experience: Background in finance and analysis 💻. Happy to help with budgets, admin, or spreadsheets!

Me as a Person
I’m outgoing, warm, curious, and easy to get along with 😊. I love meeting new people and I’m always up for trying something new. I’m organised enough to keep things running smoothly, but fun enough to not be boring 🎉.

Things I Enjoy
Hiking 🥾, swimming 🏊‍♀️, cooking 🍳, eating 🍜, and enjoying a drink after a good day of work 🍷.

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I’ve started my trip with a month of Spanish immersion and can’t wait to practice with locals.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Teaching

Gardening

DIY and building projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

General Maintenance

House & pet sitting

More details about your skills

Childcare: Experienced with babies, children, and teens through years of babysitting cousins; patient, playful, and responsible.
Animal care: Worked as a vet assistant and fostered animals at home; comfortable with dogs, cats, and small pets.
Cleaning & organisation: Professional cleaning experience; confident with maintaining tidy, welcoming, and organised spaces.
Hospitality: Experience in cafés, bars, and customer service; able to assist with guests, food prep, and general hosting.
Cooking: Enjoy making meals, happy to help in the kitchen and share recipes.
General hands-on help: Gardening, simple repairs, carrying or moving things, and willing to learn new tasks.
Work experience / admin: Background in finance and analysis; comfortable with budgets, spreadsheets, planning, and admin tasks.
Adaptable & friendly: Outgoing, reliable, and easy to get along with in new environments; happy to pitch in wherever needed.

Age

29

What else ...

Looking for stays around a month or two. Long enough to get into a rhythm, make friends, and really know a place. Trivia master, card game teacher, and dinner-party planner extraordinaire.

Some more information

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