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Hi Hosts!
Beautiful Latin America has been my home for the past 20 years. For 9 of those years, I led groups of people on adventure tours through Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Peru. Also, I am a certified and experienced English (ESL) teacher. I have taught English at a university on the coast of Oaxaca, a rural high school in Guerrero Mexico, and language centers in Chiapas Mexico, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia (as well as in Vietnam, Thailand, and San Francisco.)
I love working with people, and I work well with people of all ages and nationalities. My degree is in Cultural Anthropology, and I have worked for many years with people from different cultures, both in San Francisco and abroad. I did volunteer work with refugees and immigrants in California, as well as in a refugee camp in Thailand with people who had escaped out of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. I have traveled through 56 countries, mostly backpacking on my own.
I have experience working in small hotels and restaurants, and managing a hostel and some vacation rental units. I really enjoy working with the guests, and helping them make the most of their stay.
I think I'm part dolphin, because I really need to be near water; it can be a lake, a river, or an ocean.
I've been doing yoga for many years, and got my Hatha yoga teaching certification in San Francisco California in 2000.
I have dual citizenship, Canada and the US, but I feel Latin America is my home. I'm very easy going, and love challenges and new experiences. I am energetic, flexible, reliable, honest, and a hard worker, and look forward to having more wonderful experiences with Workaway!
Interests
Languages
Mountain
Sustainability
Pets
Fitness
Animals
Cooking & food
Books
Beach
Charity work
Adventure sports
Camping
Culture
Dancing
Hiking
Nature
Outdoor activities
Photography
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentMore 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.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I speak English and Spanish. I'm comfortable with all kinds of people. I have a strong pull to help people, so I am very good with customer service. I'm great with logistics, and an excellent problem-solver. I am a born teacher, and love sharing new experiences with people.
I have experience working with computers, Word, Excel.
Age
60
What else ...
I love trying new things, so if there is something that needs to be done at your place that I haven't done before, I am more than happy to learn something new!
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
10 May 2025
Left by host (Join us at our small hostel ...) for Workawayer ()
Nancy is a great person. From day one, she helped organize the hostel, contributing improvements. Nancy is reponsible, committed, with a lot of initiative.
In addition, she is a very kind, attentive and loving person.
We´re very grateful to Nancy. We hope she returns soon.
We highly recommend it
In addition, she is a very kind, attentive and loving person.
We´re very grateful to Nancy. We hope she returns soon.
We highly recommend it
(Excellent
)
23 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us at our small hostel ...)
My 4 weeks with the wonderful Nico and Miriam were so great!!! I really did not want to leave, but I couldn't stay longer at that time. I'm already planning my next trip back, and will definitely stay much longer.
The hostel is great, and right in the center of beautiful San Luis Potosí. Volunteers "work" (but it doesn't feel like work) 4… read more
The hostel is great, and right in the center of beautiful San Luis Potosí. Volunteers "work" (but it doesn't feel like work) 4… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Discover new culture and ...)
This was a great Workaway! The property with two houses (7 rooms for guests) is so nice, and the views are great! Santa Elena is such a beautiful (although, a bit chilly) place! In a few minutes, you can be walking through the forest!! I love the flowers everywhere!
I really enjoyed my time there. It's a family-run business, and the family is… read more
I really enjoyed my time there. It's a family-run business, and the family is… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Jan 2025
Left by host (Discover new culture and ...) for Workawayer ()
Durante las tres semanas que Nancy estuvo como voluntaria, demostró ser una persona excepcional. Su actitud alegre y servicial hizo que todos los huéspedes se sintieran como en casa. Es una persona muy detallista y siempre está dispuesta a ayudar en lo que se necesite. Como hablante nativa de inglés, compartió generosamente su conocimiento del… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Nov 2024
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(Help us welcome guests at our ...)
I've been gone from my wonderful Workaway experience at this lovely hostel for two weeks, and I miss it so much! Filandia is such a nice town, with so many pretty places to go for walks in the area. And, a preferable place to stay to do the Valle de Cocora walk. Just take the 8am Willy Jeep, 2 blocks away.
The hostel seems to be a magnet for… read more
The hostel seems to be a magnet for… read more
(Excellent
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10 May 2025
Left by host (Join us at our small hostel ...) for Workawayer ()
Nancy is a great person. From day one, she helped organize the hostel, contributing improvements. Nancy is reponsible, committed, with a lot of initiative.
In addition, she is a very kind, attentive and loving person.
We´re very grateful to Nancy. We hope she returns soon.
We highly recommend it
In addition, she is a very kind, attentive and loving person.
We´re very grateful to Nancy. We hope she returns soon.
We highly recommend it
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us at our small hostel ...)
My 4 weeks with the wonderful Nico and Miriam were so great!!! I really did not want to leave, but I couldn't stay longer at that time. I'm already planning my next trip back, and will definitely stay much longer.
The hostel is great, and right in the center of beautiful San Luis Potosí. Volunteers "work" (but it doesn't feel like work) 4… read more
The hostel is great, and right in the center of beautiful San Luis Potosí. Volunteers "work" (but it doesn't feel like work) 4… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Discover new culture and ...)
This was a great Workaway! The property with two houses (7 rooms for guests) is so nice, and the views are great! Santa Elena is such a beautiful (although, a bit chilly) place! In a few minutes, you can be walking through the forest!! I love the flowers everywhere!
I really enjoyed my time there. It's a family-run business, and the family is… read more
I really enjoyed my time there. It's a family-run business, and the family is… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2025
Left by host (Discover new culture and ...) for Workawayer ()
Durante las tres semanas que Nancy estuvo como voluntaria, demostró ser una persona excepcional. Su actitud alegre y servicial hizo que todos los huéspedes se sintieran como en casa. Es una persona muy detallista y siempre está dispuesta a ayudar en lo que se necesite. Como hablante nativa de inglés, compartió generosamente su conocimiento del… read more
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us welcome guests at our ...)
I've been gone from my wonderful Workaway experience at this lovely hostel for two weeks, and I miss it so much! Filandia is such a nice town, with so many pretty places to go for walks in the area. And, a preferable place to stay to do the Valle de Cocora walk. Just take the 8am Willy Jeep, 2 blocks away.
The hostel seems to be a magnet for… read more
The hostel seems to be a magnet for… read more
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2024
Left by host (Language and cultural ...) for Workawayer ()
Everyone has a different opinion of another person depending on our mindset and then I am a very optimistic person , very grateful and always try to make the most of every opportunity to improve my social skills so living with Nancy was a really really amazing aventure since she has a lot of energy 24/7 and is always willing to help with whateber… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Language and cultural ...)
I've just spent a lovely month volunteering at an English language institute in Pitalito. The work was mostly just joining one of the loveable teachers during their classes, to give the students an opportunity to speak with a native English speaker. Foreigners aren't very common in Pitalito, so a lot of the students are really happy to have the… read more
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2024
Left by host (Help out at tourist resort, ...) for Workawayer ()
La experiencia con Nancy fue realmente hermosa💜. Su energía y disposición siempre estuvieron presentes durante su estadía. Es muy alegre, ordenada, buena compañera y súper colaboradora. Es un verdadero tesoro haber tenido a alguien como Nancy en nuestro camping.
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help out at tourist resort, ...)
Wow! What a beautiful place, with so many incredible, warm, welcoming, wonderful people!!! I loved my 5 weeks there! I've been doing Workaways for many years, and this was definitely one of my favorites! All the employees, volunteers, owners, and guests were amazing.
The shared accommodation was very comfortable, with a big kitchen for the… read more
The shared accommodation was very comfortable, with a big kitchen for the… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2023
Left by host (Eco-friendly park in Sierra ...) for Workawayer ()
Nancy is super helpful! She is all in, in every activity assigned! She is full of energy, charisma and commitment, she won't finish her shift until what she was supposed to do is done. It's easy to communicate with her and her Spanish is perfect! She helped us a lot with cabin cleaning, maintaining the common areas clean, watering the plants and… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Eco-friendly park in Sierra ...)
Brandy, Rob and Lupita are three of the most delightful, loveable people you will ever know. I am so happy to have been able to spend time with them.
The work was always something different, depending on what was needed each day. My favorite days were when the groups came on some weekends. It was so nice to spend time with people from Jalisco, and… read more
The work was always something different, depending on what was needed each day. My favorite days were when the groups came on some weekends. It was so nice to spend time with people from Jalisco, and… read more
(Excellent)
13 May 2021
Left by host (Help with languages in ...) for Workawayer ()
Nancy, the Ableser as I used to call her, is a most efficient, dedicated, and hard working person I can think of. She is always willing to learn and retain so she can put the new knowledge in use. She always double checks things and makes sure the people around, her students or clients are well taken care of and feel satisfied with the services… read more
(Excellent)
11 May 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with languages in ...)
Feeling a bit sad as I write this. Today is my last day, working in Carlos's Santa Marta location. I spent nearly four months in this beautiful retreat on the outskirts of Santa Marta, and unfortunately I have to leave Colombia in a couple of days. It was my first experience living in the countryside, and I loved it! It's a big house with large… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with conversational ...)
I had a wonderful three weeks at the language institute, with Carla and her family. There are Ecuadorian teachers helping the students with grammar, reading, writing, and listening skills. The Workaway volunteers help the students one-on-one with speaking skills. No lesson preparation, just conversations. So, it's a great culture immersion. The… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Es increíble Nancy tiene una energía de una niña, nunca para, siempre le gusta estar haciendo algo es muy colaboradora, divertida, adora enseñar y sus clases de yoga son muy relajantes en verdad les recomiendo mucho.
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Nuestra experiencia con Nancy, fue fabulosa!!!
Nancy es una persona muy alegre, llena de buena energia, lleva una vida muy sana, muy colaboradora, ordenada, cumplida y responsable.
Llenó nuestro Instituto de más alegria!!, compartío con nosotros sus experiencias recorriendo el mundo, fue una visita muy agradeble.
Recomendamos a Nancy como… read more
Nancy es una persona muy alegre, llena de buena energia, lleva una vida muy sana, muy colaboradora, ordenada, cumplida y responsable.
Llenó nuestro Instituto de más alegria!!, compartío con nosotros sus experiencias recorriendo el mundo, fue una visita muy agradeble.
Recomendamos a Nancy como… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our English language ...)
I enjoyed my experience at the Language Centre in Latacunga so much, that I returned, and stayed there again until my 90-day visa expired!
Latacunga is a nice town. You can walk everywhere, and there are parks, and lots of inexpensive places for almuerzo.
The volunteer accommodation is great. A large, private room, big enough to do my yoga every… read more
Latacunga is a nice town. You can walk everywhere, and there are parks, and lots of inexpensive places for almuerzo.
The volunteer accommodation is great. A large, private room, big enough to do my yoga every… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2020
Left by host (Become social hosts at our ...) for Workawayer ()
We had a wonderful 4 months with Nancy! She brought an unparalleled energy and wealth of travel knowledge that she shared with all who met her. Nancy has a very lively spirit and loves to teach. She trained many new volunteers and led nightly activities. Nancy is rarely seen without a smile on her face. She will be missed in the Laguna but we know… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2019
Left by host (Come and join our English ...) for Workawayer ()
Nancy es una persona increible, es realmente excepcional no podrías encontar una mejor compañia, es divertida, ordenada, buena amiga.
La experiencia en fue muy particular sus alumnos la adoraban, podrías encontrar carteles de ellos expresandole su cariño y admiración, la gente de Barbosa la adoraba tuvo muchos amigos que aun la esperan para que… read more
La experiencia en fue muy particular sus alumnos la adoraban, podrías encontrar carteles de ellos expresandole su cariño y admiración, la gente de Barbosa la adoraba tuvo muchos amigos que aun la esperan para que… read more
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Nancy was a great Workawayer. She has wonderful positive energy. She is very open to working at new jobs and learning new skills. Her Spanish and English are both great, she is a very positive person. Good luck Nancy!
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help near the beach and ...)
I spent nearly 5 weeks at Cynthia's place, and I really enjoyed it. Cynthia is great. Taboga is a lovely island with a very interesting history. I was mostly painting the hotel. Nice, independent work. I had a private room with a bathroom, and two meals a day. Lunch was excellent, at their #1 on TripAdvisor restaurant!
There are three nice hikes… read more
There are three nice hikes… read more
(Excellent)
30 May 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Be part of our exciting ...)
I loved my 6 weeks at Natalie and Adam's restaurant, bar, and hotel. They are lovely people, as are their Nicaraguan staff.
The work was enjoyable, mostly in their relaxed bar and restaurant, serving a mixture of locals, foreigners who have chosen relocate to Playa Gigante for part or all year, and people traveling in Nicaragua and visiting this… read more
The work was enjoyable, mostly in their relaxed bar and restaurant, serving a mixture of locals, foreigners who have chosen relocate to Playa Gigante for part or all year, and people traveling in Nicaragua and visiting this… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2018
Left by host (Be part of our exciting ...) for Workawayer ()
Nancy was with us during a busy time. Her first shift (after a day or two of training) was a busy night where we had live music and the bar & restaurant were jam packed. Nancy was brilliant! She is super friendly, easy to get on with, and all of our guests and staff loved having her here.
She has the energy of someone more than half her age...… read more
She has the energy of someone more than half her age...… read more
(Excellent)
