Marni

United States
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I am currently

At home

Activities i am interested in:

Road trip to Ohio, USA May 2026 then looking for my next adventure anywhere.

My next destination:
Morocco - from Mar 2026
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Description

I love the outdoors, traveling and trying new things. I to aim to live a healthy, active lifestyle and can work well independently or with a group. I enjoy meeting new people but also appreciate some alone time. For the past 30 yrs I have been a professional gardener with knowledge of forest management, wildlife conservation and organic gardening specializing in wildlife conservation and pollinators. I am an active member of rhe American Red Cross Disaster Teams. I also volunteer at a local animal shelter as well as participate in orher volunteer opportunities throughout the year. I enjoy long walks, hiking, nature, animals, cooking and gardening, but most of all exploring the world, learning about different cultures, meeting cool people and trying new experiences.
Interests

Movies & TV

Sustainability

Adventure sports

Photography

Events & social

Music

Writing

Water sports

Winter sports

Nature

Culture

Beach

Plant care

Pets

Mountain

Self development

Outdoor activities

Sailing / Boating

Vegetarian or vegan

Yoga / Wellness

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Farming

Cooking & food

Charity work

Camping

Art & design

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Have a TEFL certification from International TEFL Academy and a BA in Art and Communication from an accredited University with experience teaching English in Vietnam and Cambodia. I know a limited anount of Spanish and would like to be more proficient at it. ❤️ Duolingo but not the same as learning from a native speaker.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Art Projects

House & pet sitting

Some knowledge of:

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Light maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Life at a Farmstay

Able to teach about:

Charity Work

Languages

Teaching

Light gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills

Garden design and maintenance, some renovation skills ( I live in a175 yr old house), animal care (we currently have 2 dogs and 25 chickens), cooking, organizational and management skills, certified and experienced English teacher. I am self motivated and can work well with others. Not afraid to try new things or get my hands dirty.
Age

56
What else ...

I am an outdoor enthusiast who loves trees, flowers, nature of all sorts and animals. I have a degree in Art and Communications with a minor in English. Besides the outdoors, I enjoy music, books, games and anything that gives an adrenaline rush. Meaningful, mind expanding conversations, exploring and learning are activities I often engage in. I do not smoke or vape and prefer a healthy lifestyle. Most importantly, I like to have fun, meet new people, experience and learn from and about other cultures 😊,☮️
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  mostly vegetarian, may eat fish or chicken

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23 Mar 2025

Left by host (Explore Cretan culture and ...) for Workawayer ()

Hosting Marni was truly a wonderful experience. She brought a warm, positive energy into my home and offered valuable help, especially in the garden. Her support with cutting back the overgrown weeds using the brushcutter was incredibly helpful, and she approached every task with dedication and care.

She is very clean, highly reliable, and very … read more

(Excellent )

22 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Explore Cretan culture and ...)

Krystalenia is an intelligent, wonderful, caring person and a great host. She is an excellent communicator and I am thankful for the opportunity to meet and get to know her, visit and learn about the beautiful island of Crete. She lent me maps and interesting reading material about the area and made some great suggestions of places to visit and … read more

(Excellent )

27 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Dog rescue safe house and ...)

Wow I can't believe how much I miss this place. I worked most mornings in the disables dog room and you really get to know them and their personalities pretty quickly. I think my favorite day was when we took some of them to the beach. The work consists mostly of cleaning the cages in the am, feeding and then hanging with the dogs after. you can … read more

(Excellent )

13 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with cars, motorcycles ...)

Lenny is a super nice guy, accommodating, friendly and went out of hos way to make me feel comfortable. His son amd people around him were the same. The initial work he suggested was more mechanical than I felt comfortable with but we found some other project that worked for both of us. The location is fantastic, walkable to stores, markets, … read more

(Excellent )

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23 Mar 2025

Left by host (Explore Cretan culture and ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

22 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Explore Cretan culture and ...)

(Excellent)

27 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Dog rescue safe house and ...)

(Excellent)

13 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with cars, motorcycles ...)

(Excellent)

8 Dec 2021

Left by host (Help with some cleaning and ...) for Workawayer

Marni helped me with some painting and gardening and it was great working with her! I just told her what I need done and it was done beautifully. She did some gardening work I didn't even ask for and I am so thankful I connected with her! Highly recommend her as a workaway help!

(Excellent)