Profile information

Travel information
I am currently
Travelling

Description
In 2012 I discovered Couchsurfing, which unlocked a new way of traveling (and since then, also hosting) that I much prefer to touristy travel. When I travel, the most memorable and meaningful experiences often come from meeting locals, getting immersed in community projects, and volunteering my time.
I've only used Workaway twice so far, but you can read my reviews on Couchsurfing, Warmshowers, and BeWelcome.
Couchsurfing: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/carolyn_stallard
Warmshowers: https://www.warmshowers.org/user/123185
BeWelcome:
https://www.bewelcome.org/members/nyloraC
Interests
Sailing / BoatingYoga / WellnessSelf developmentSustainabilityWinter sportsTeam sportsPerforming artsOutdoor activitiesNatureHitchhikingLanguagesMusicHikingFitnessLGBTQCampingBooksCyclingCultureBloggingAdventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Sign language (American): Beginner
Dutch: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am a certified ESOL tutor and have taught one-on-one and small group classes for English language learners.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Art Projects
Charity Work
Gardening
Hospitality/Tourism
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play

More details about your skills
I am an educator with experience working with students aged 3-adult. I am always happy to create learning experiences for any age, to play or teach music, sports, etc. In addition to English, I know enough French to get by slowly.
I have some WWOOFing experience, minimal construction experience from hurricane relief work, event planning, etc. I am also a pet-sitting with experience minding dogs and cats.
Age
37

What else ...
I love board games and run a conference on game-based learning in educational settings. If you have a board game, I'd love to play! I am an avid cyclist and also enjoy hiking, camping, swimming, softball, rugby, and reading. I'm also a musician. I primarily play percussion but can also get by on piano, ukulele, or saxophone if there is a jam session :-)

Some more information

Smoker

Driver's licence

Allergies
Dust, mildly allergic to cats but still enjoy being around them! :)
Special dietary requirements
Pescatarian (primarily vegetarian, occasionally eat fish)
Feedback
So we met 2 nice ladies that both appreciated the old buildings at the river Ijzer.
As I always say:: find your way Carolyn worked hard on the escape room project.
on paper, so at least have a plan before we start, that sounds good and she did great.
And YES, you… read more
When I arrived, there were ten volunteers… read more
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Feedback
So we met 2 nice ladies that both appreciated the old buildings at the river Ijzer.
As I always say:: find your way Carolyn worked hard on the escape room project.
on paper, so at least have a plan before we start, that sounds good and she did great.
And YES, you… read more
When I arrived, there were ten volunteers… read more



