Paula

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I am currently

Description

Hey there! My name is Paula, I'm 22 years old and recently graduated from University with a Bachelor in Psychology. Before continuing my studies and jumping into full-time work life I want to take some time to do what I love most: explore new cultures, connect with different people and hopefully also be of use wherever I can! Besides my passion for travelling I love making music, going hiking, spending time with friends or getting hooked on a really good novel.

During the last few years I was able to gain some insight into humanitarian volunteer work, working with children affected by adversity and supervising children in a summer camp. Maybe needless to say then, I have found working with children to be extremely fulfilling and exciting. Nevertheless, I would also love to explore and learn new skills and get out of my comfort zone!

With that being said, I am thrilled to start my journey and make my first, (hopefully) unforgettable experience with Workaway and meet as many of you as possible.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I would love to learn Spanish and am definitely also interested in teaching English or German.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Teaching

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Some knowledge of:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Babysitting and creative play

Charity Work

Languages

More details about your skills

Volunteering in Huancayo, Peru for Expand Peru for a month working at "Casa Project", a socio-educational assistance center for children aged 6-12 and "Strong Mothers Project" providing childcare to infants and young children of teenage mothers.

Volunteering in Taltal, Chile at EFTG Language school teaching English to children aged 6-18 and adults.

Supervising children in a summer camp: This summer I worked in a summer camp for children aged 6-12 where I planned and supervised various recreational educational activities, managed conflict and communicated effectively with parents, children and colleagues

Psychology internship: I was an intern at a children's charity in Scotland where I built a trusting and supportive relationship with two children affected by trauma and assisted a day care for young children (aged 1-3) affected by adversity where I significantly improved my active listening skills. I planned nurturing and development-fostering activities and critically reflected after each session to plan ahead for the next.

Volunteering with refugees: In summer 2022, I travelled to Chisinau, Moldova to volunteer with RefugeeSupportEurope, where I served Ukrainian refugees with basic necessities, engaging in both administrative and manual work. Collaborating in a multicultural team we fostered a dignified and supportive environment for everyone coming to the centre.

Waitressing: Throughout the years I have worked in various hospitality settings as a waitress, where I learned how to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and how to demonstrate resilience under stress.

Medical internship: During the summer of my last year of high school I volunteered with ProjectsAbroad in Kathmandu, where I stayed with a local host family and shadowed medical staff in a hospital. I learned how to adapt to new environments and how to engage in cross-cultural communication.

Age

22

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  mostly Vegetarian