Sofia

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I am currently

Description

Hello! I’m a 28 year old solo traveler who just came to NZ in January. I worked as a trekking guide in remote Australia for the past three years and am looking for new opportunities here in NZ.

I spent this most recent summer in Canada doing odd jobs in a remote area, and have a history of cooking and hospitality while working as a guide in Australia. I really enjoy connecting with locals and doing good work for people, so Workaway seemed like a great way to do both!

I really want to get to know New Zealand outside of the usual bus and hostel backpacker routes. I want to make meaningful connections and really get my hands into the culture here. I studied anthropology in university so seeing other ways of living is a bit of a special interest for me! I also really love nature and having a good sit on a park bench.

A little more about me, I’m very outdoorsy and love multi-day trekking and scuba diving! I started a hiking club with my friends so they could learn how to camp. I also used to be a freelance digital artist. Other hobbies include kickboxing and singing lessons, someday I hope to play the electric guitar.

Hit me up if you want a hard worker with a good attitude! I’m also looking for someone who lives near (enough) to a physiotherapist, I want some good advice before I hit up the Te Aotearoa!!

Interests

Sustainability

Fashion or beauty

Van life

Self development

Charity work

Culture

Writing

Hitchhiking

Drawing & painting

Astronomy

Animals

Music

History

Books

Art & design

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Mountain

Beach

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I can help with english speaking if you are not fluent. Otherwise could be interested in learning a language

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Languages

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Being an elderly companion

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Light maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Teaching

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

More details about your skills

I generally strive to become like a human swiss army knife, I love building random skills. I have worked in conservation, as a campaign coordinator for student activism, species tracker, gardener, cook, hospitality (cleaning, room service, bed making), tour guide, bus/tour driver, trekking guide, babysitting, daycare counsellor, worked on a dairy farm, and maybe if you’re keen I also have a background in graphic design! I really enjoy making spaces beautiful. I read The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up probably five times, on the chance you want help improving feng shui or discarding things!

Age

29

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  Special dietary requirements