Sofia

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

left the u.s. in early september, ive been traveling country to country since then. currently volunteering in cusco, peru.

Description

"Dream life the way you think it ought to be
See things you thought you'd never ever see"
-The Human League

hello! my name is sofia.
i started volunteering when i was 15 and i have been in love ever since. i quickly discovered the immense value in engaging with my community. i found myself connecting with such loving people with beautiful wisdom and learning so much.

I especially love crafting things, I mostly have miscellaneous craft experience from fixing at home, shelves, lamps, cabinets, jewelry and other metal stuff. I am strong and confident at working with my hands and good at working with tools. Im more than willing to put in the work to learn a new skill. If you find a sort of task involving this I would be happy to put my work into it!

I am also good at organization and it is something I like to do. Whether it means sorting, decluttering, or just cleaning out an area and putting it back nice and neatly.

more than anything i enjoy connecting with the world and those surrounding me. including but not limited to: teaching and being taught, cooking food, reading, taking care of animals and plants, listening music, and engaging in puzzles and games

a special interest of mine is sustainability. a goal of mine is to learn how to create a home that can sustain itself and help to sustain the those around it. how to create a home, grow my own food, take care of animals and everything of the sort!

so far i've volunteered (not on workaway but permanently back home): at a horse ranch, 2 local food banks and a thrift store. (the details and experience of which are below!)

Interests

Cooking & food

Charity work

Farming

Fashion or beauty

Pets

Yoga / Wellness

Dancing

Sustainability

Outdoor activities

Culture

Self development

Plant care

Music

Languages

Hitchhiking

History

Gardening

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Carpentry

Books

Art & design

Animals

Nature

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Dutch: Beginner

More details about my language interests
happy to converse and to teach english. i'm currently learning spanish, so i'd love some conversations in spanish. we could even have a split conversation where i speak spanish and you speak english!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Languages

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

Being an elderly companion

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Gardening

Hospitality/Tourism

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

- Independence and Proactivity -
After working for myself (5 yrs.) as a pet caretaker I developed my independance skills.
I am able to complete tasks independently, to learn skills quickly and manage my time efficiently

- animal care -
I've been working taking care of cats and dogs for over 5 years now. (A business I ran myself)
I spent about 3 years volunteering at a horse ranch where horse riding is therapy for children with disabilities. i worked with children helping them to ride and engage with horses. i learned to feed and groom horses myself as well!

- crafting -
I have loved creating since childhood and I am good at both making and mending things. I love to sew, draw, write and more! whatever i don't know how to make or fix i can want to learn how to! this includes woodworking, toolmaking, or a different skill you need.

- technology -
I'm proficient in software computer skills.


Volunteer History:

-Horse Empowered Learning Programs (once a week for 3 years)

-Central Texas Food Bank (1 month)

-St. Vincent de Paul Food bank (once every 2 weeks for 1 years)

-St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (2-5 times a week for 1 year)

Age

20

What else ...

i am leaving everything behind on account of this trip of mine. i have one bag of everything i will need.

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