Madeline

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

planting/harvesting
sustainable energy
Español
irrigation techniques
building
cooking (plant-based diet)
ceramics (4 years teaching experience)
music (listening, playing)

Description

Hello! My name is Mickey (they/them), and I am a student in Boston, MA. I am looking for some grueling farm work: I want to get my hands dirty! I have so much to learn from the world, and I am ready to go see it for myself. Currently, I am eager to work with bees.

I am motivated by the beauty of nature. I love the Earth more than I can put into words, and my dream would be to dedicate my life to living sustainably. I am a potter; I began about 9 years ago and I have been teaching classes for 5 years. If given the opportunity, I am always happy to teach anything clay related. I love art in all its forms, including music. I play the violin and am working on learning more jazz.


También, hablo Español.


Currently I am looking to travel during early August, with my good friend Aidan. He is lovely and his skills greatly compliment mine. Together, we can do just about whatever you need :)

I am up for any type of work, but I am especially excited to learn about permaculture, farming infrastructure, irrigation techniques, and other self-sustaining practices. I also really want to learn to beekeep, as having my own colonies has always been a dream of mine. I adore bees and would feel so lucky to work with them. I also love to build things: I've always been really interested in woodworking and would love to learn more. I have a decent amount of experience. I am also an artist, I am always happy to help paint, teach ceramics classes, whatever you'd like!

I am also looking to get certified to teach English en paises hispanoablantes, so if you know of any opportunities around you I would be very interested!

I am vegetarian and love to cook. I would be eager and excited to help out with cooking-related tasks and would love to learn more about what plant-based diets mean to you! I am flexible and willing to make necessary adjustments.

Overall I am excited to travel and engage in different styles of living.

I love the Earth with all my heart. A main reason I am looking for farm work is so I can reconnect with the Earth and surround myself in nature. I consider myself a fairly spiritual person although I do not practice or align with any organized religions. The Earth is the closest thing I have to a god, and I would be very happy, humbly devoting myself to her. The city lifestyle is not for me and I am desperate for something else!

I pride myself in not being picky. I am excited to be challenged by things I can't even anticipate. I am traveling to grow and I sincerely hope it is difficult! I'm not looking for a vacation or a resort, I am looking for a genuine experience no matter what that looks like. Heavy labor doesn't scare me, and I am at my best when I'm covered in dirt. I hope you'll consider having me (and Aidan) as volunteers.

Interests

Books

Dancing

Self development

Gardening

Events & social

Sustainability

Vegetarian or vegan

Plant care

Pets

Performing arts

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Languages

LGBTQ

Hiking

Farming

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Carpentry

Camping

Art & design

Animals

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Languages

Eco Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Helping around the house

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

More details about your skills

I have done lots of yard work, driven ATVs, harvested crops, helped set up simple irrigation systems, canned foods, and other tasks of the sort. I am proficient with many different power tools, such as most electric saws (bandsaws, chop saws, table saws), drills/drivers, angle grinders, orbital sanders, jointers, planers, air tools, and more. I have worked on two homesteads so far.

I have extensive experience teaching both adults and students wheel-thrown pottery and handbuilding. I also have barista experience. Additionally, I have a lot of experience babysitting. I can cook and bake as well.

I have been to Cuba a few times, as well as Italy and Spain. I speak pretty good Spanish.

Age

21

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian