Cynthia

Canada
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
British Columbia, Canada - from Jun 2025 until Jul 2025
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Description
I am someone who enjoys adventure and exploring. I grew up on a mini farm and enjoy animals. I helped a friend with her cleaning business for a couple years.
I am a quieter person who appreciates nature and cultural diversity. I like the idea of volunteering to better immerse myself into the culture, and to help make a difference wherever I find myself. I am open to new ideas and am a good worker.
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Movies & TV
Culture
Charity work
Languages
Plant care
Books
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I am presently an English teacher for grades kindergarten to grade 5. I have also taught up to grade 8.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am a teacher who has taught Kindergarten to grade 8. I have assisted with extracurricular activities such as: arts and crafts, sports, hiking, and guitar.
I have basic office and computer skills.
I grew up on a mini-farm taking care of animals.
I also worked on a horse ranch one summer and helped lead trail rides.
Cleaning rooms has been a part of many jobs while being a student.
Working on a cruise ship for a couple years also enlarged my capacity to interact with people from different cultures.
Age
63
What else ...
I have worked on a cruise ship and travelled to many places on my own, meaning I appreciate learning about different cultures.
I enjoy swimming, biking, and hiking.
I have played guitar in the past and could teach beginners.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  I don't eat much bread.

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14 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help out in a small hotel in ...)

The hotel is located in a nice location for walking to local churches of historical significance, and has many souvenir shops and artisan areas. It is also a great base for visiting other areas.

The management team was very welcoming and accommodating! The work was easy with reasonable hours. They appreciate initiative, and were flexible with… read more

(Very good)

7 Sep 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy the Wadi Rum while help ...)

A friendly hospitable family that was willing to take me a week early too! His wife was great! I was invited to join in their Eid celebrations with friends which was nice, except no women spoke english. So I just sat there or went for a walk on my own, as men and women are separated. A guy would find it easier as men often can speak English there,… read more

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30 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Immerse yourself in Arabic ...)

Booked this month's ago. Met him a week before I was to join him, and he said great, see you in a week. I emailed to find out when and how to meet during the week and heard nothing. Tried phoning twice before and no answer. Finally late afternoon of the day before he does answer the phone, and then tells me it's closed for the week. Can I come… read more

(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

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