Rachael

United States
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My status
Travelling
Description
Current Travels:
I am currently committed to hosts through October 2021. Thanks!
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In January 2021, I left my job in the FinTech industry to pursue a different way and pace of life. Through Workaway I’m seeking to create meaningful and fun experiences by seeing the world and connecting with interesting people along the way!

I live to learn and aim to both expand my skills and provide help to hosts through Workaways. I am particularly interested in culture/language exchanges and learning more about sustainability, food production, and gardening practices. One day I would like to grow my own food, so I’m looking to expand my skills in this area.

I am conscious about the environment, so I aim to live a low-waste lifestyle and eat a vegan diet. In my free time, I love being active and outdoors. I took up cycling last year and got up to 50 mile long rides, and my goal is to reach at least 100 mile rides this year. As a Coloradan, I've climbed many 14ers (14,000 ft. mountains), and running and hiking are also favorites. All this is to say that I am happiest when outdoors, and am more than glad to assist with any workaway tasks you may have for me. For me, nature brings a certain peace and contentment that I can't find anywhere else.

What I most value in life: meaningful conversations, connecting with nature, working hard, good food, exchanging culture/thoughts/ideas/language
Interests
Mountain
Beach
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Water sports
Fitness
Yoga / Wellness
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Charity work
Farming
Gardening
Sustainability
Languages
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Vegetarian or vegan
Culture
Self development

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Animal Care
Art Projects
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Language practice
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
-Landscaping/Garden work
-->including experience with machetes, axes, pickaxes, lawn mowers, weed wackers
-->experienced in spending many hours harvesting
-->most recent personal home project was xeriscaping to minimize water use
-painting (murals and general painting)
-healthy cooking
-good with technology
-childcare

Even if I haven’t had experience with a certain task, I can guarantee a positive attitude and strong willingness to learn.

Other things to know:
- Very tidy
-self-initiative (I like keeping busy)
-physically active (running/cycling)
- welcomes hard work/sweat equity
-easygoing personality, often described as an old-soul
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I would love to learn any new languages or share what I know
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Age
24
What else ...
I come with an open mind and ready-to-work attitude
I am most looking forward to exchanging life experience and growing as a person.
Many thanks in advance to the hosts who open their homes!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegan

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16/11/2021

Left by Workawayer (Rachael) for host for (A Georgian Farmhouse In ...)

I spent two weeks at Christopher’s place and wish I could have stayed longer. Christopher is a big-hearted and professorly host who always has an interesting book or story to share. Stella is a funny and kind co-host and helped us understand our tasks and feel at home (I miss her apple cake already).

I loved working outside to help with the… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Rachael) for host for (Volunteer in an old farmhouse ...)

I spent 3 weeks at Anthony and Jacqueline’s home and I couldn’t have imagined a better workaway. What made this workaway special was the kindness and welcoming nature of the whole family (even Cosmo the dog). By the end of my stay I felt they were more like family than hosts.

My were varied and included painting, cooking, strimming, and… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2021

Left by host (Volunteer in an old farmhouse ...) for Workawayer (Rachael)

Rachael was with us for three weeks in July 21 and it was wonderful to have her here and to have her help. She made a really big difference in the woods splitting and moving piles of logs (since she left I have found yet another enormous pile beautifully cut and stacked!) and did some splendid painting and filling in the meditation room and house.… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2021

Left by Workawayer (Rachael) for host for (Eat well, be healthy and ...)

I spent an amazing four months at the farm. Serena is a thoughtful host with clear guidelines and expectations, and the community on the farm is incredibly kind and welcoming.

The tasks are varied and there is some opportunity to focus on interests/strengths in work. During my time on the farm, I spent a lot of time harvesting microgreens,… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2021

Left by host (Eat well, be healthy and ...) for Workawayer (Rachael)

I was happy to host Rachael on the farm during these last four months. She helped with a variety of tasks such as plant maintenance, fruit and vegetable harvesting, which requires thoughtful attention and reading up on tropical plant. She tended the animal, which is a big responsibility since it must be done daily with a positive calm attitude… read more

(Excellent )

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