Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Hoping for meaningful and memorable connections around the world! I love museums, galleries, parks, gardens, beaches, discovering new cuisines, new destinations, studying French, meditation, hiking.
My next destination:
Spain - from May 2025 until Jun 2025 View all
Description
I'm a trained chef and former bed and breakfast owner who now has the time to give back to the world while seeing the world. While new to Workaway, I am a life-long volunteer, most recently at a Buddhist Center. I am a natural caregiver, a devoted friend, thirsty student of knowledge and wisdom, and skilled problem solver. I've raised two great kids and love children, am comfortable with and loving toward all animals, and have a special gift with our elders. I can outwork those half my age and am a healthy, curious, engaged, progressive, non-judgmental human who respects others. I recognize the gifts of maturity as patience, dedication, self-expression and curiousity. I am happiest when I am deeply engaged, whether in work or conversation, and when I'm feeding others.
Because I am new here, I don't yet have references, but I'm happy to provide personal references!
Interests
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Languages
Animals
Nature
Events & social
Culture
Self development
Charity work
Writing
Cooking & food
Plant care
Drawing & painting
Yoga / Wellness
Fitness
Sailing / Boating
Beach
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I would be very happy to teach or practice English with you or others. I am learning French (somewhere between beginner and intermediate) and would love the opportunity for immersion. I understand a little Spanish.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Being an elderly companion
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
House sitting
More details about your skills
I am a chef who owned a five-star bed and breakfast in the Hudson Valley, and I excel at everything related: cooking and baking, home maintenance, interior design, gardening, light repair, and taking good care of guests. I am an excellent writer and communicator from my prior experience in publishing and public relations. I like hard work and never leaves a task unfinished. I can work independently (and not ask a thousand questions) or well in a team. I am proactive, artistic, creative, spiritual and an intuitive nurturer. I hope I can bring these skills to your home or project.
Age
65
What else ...
I recently sold my business and now have the time to travel and meet others around the world. I love theater, books, creating art and seeing it in museums and would love to learn the cuisine of your region to add to my culinary repetoire. I'm play Scrabble and hope to learn Bridge and Mah Johng. I work well independently, with others and also have a lot of management experience and would be happy to lead a team if that is what you need. I'm easy going but determined, non-judgmental, curious and kind.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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