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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Martinsburg, WV for the foreseeable future. Reach out if you'd like to travel together.
Description
~I'm currently living in WV, US and working in a vegetarian restaurant, cooking.~
Hi all!
I did an undergraduate degree in International Relations and Business in Canterbury, England. I did a few months long solo trip in 2022 from June until November, exploring the Balkans and South of Italy. Since then I have done an internship with an NGO and worked/ volunteered in a few different countries.
Most of all, I'd like to do gardening, learn about eco building, help in any non governmental organization/ charity or do hostel work. I've also been learning how to upcycle old furniture as a hobby, I'd like to have the chance to practice Russian, learn Italian and improve on my vegan cooking skills so any chance to do that would be great. I'd like to learn about different aspects of woodwork. Lately I've been learning more about natural building, permaculture, natural medicine and sewing.
I am vegan for environmental and ethical reasons. I like dancing occasionally and I love reading books/ articles related to current events, international relations, social entrepreneurship, comparative religion, philosophy, feminism and self- improvement. I'm passionate about environmentalism, sustainability and zero waste life.
As a volunteer, looking to ideally do around 20-25h per week but I'm flexible. More than happy to work weekends and longer days if and when required.
I am Bulgarian. I've lived in England, Italy and Czech Republic. I am 26 years old.
I do not smoke or drink.
I have:
• an EU passport and EHIC
• right to work in the UK (pre- settled status, NIN and UK bank account)
• US passport/ SSN/ US bank account
I'm open to both employment and volunteering opportunities.
Interests
Gardening
Hiking
Mountain
Cooking & food
Camping
Writing
Music
History
Events & social
Beach
Charity work
Sustainability
Pets
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Languages
Self development
Vegetarian or vegan
Politics / Social justice
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hitchhiking
Culture
Books
Languages
Languages spoken
Bulgarian: Fluent
English: Fluent
Russian: Intermediate
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I'd like to improve my Russian, I've been learning it on and off for years. I'd also like to learn Italian and Sanskrit. English is not my native but I am proficient in it so I can definitely help with that.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Charity Work
Gardening
Eco Projects
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Being an elderly companion
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
I have experience volunteering/ working in hostels in Kotor, Montenegro (2 weeks), Nottingham, England (7months) and Inverness, Scotland (3 months) doing housekeeping and reception work. I have experience being a waitress in restaurants and a pub, pet sitting, childcare, working in a campsite, and some barista experience (in a bakery; no experience dealing with alcohol but happy to learn). I have basic computer skills such as Microsoft office and I've done a content management internship for a website in Prague, Czech Republic (Wordpress/ SEO). I've assisted with event management; drafting documents, presentations, video scripts and other content for internal events; writing and editing blog content; conducting interviews and doing background research for papers as part of an internship with an NGO. I'm used to helping my grandparents in their garden where they grow fruits and veggies, as well as preserve food for winter. I also have experience in social care, looking after elderly people and adults with disabilities. I adore animals and I'd be happy to take care of them but my experience is limited (apart from cats and dogs with which I'm confident).
I have been living on my own in foreign countries since I left high school which made me a very independent, responsible and clean person. I can assist with cooking and cleaning.
I do have a Driver's license but am still an inexperienced driver so keep that in mind.
Age
26
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
I am vegan.
Feedback
My accommodation was comfortable, and I had an amazing view of the lake. It was located right between the castle and the village, where I could go shopping (10 minute walking distance).
At the castle, I worked as a Castle Guide- answering… read more
Not only was she easy going and fits quickly into any situation she offered above and beyond and is now working hard and learning quickly how to fund raise, organise communities and volunteer management. Looking forward to see how your own permaculture showcase develops soon
We mostly did work checking tents for the… read more
Kathy is kind, smart, a great cook and good company, and we happened to share some interests in common which led to an interesting discussion.
It was very nice to meet her… read more
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My accommodation was comfortable, and I had an amazing view of the lake. It was located right between the castle and the village, where I could go shopping (10 minute walking distance).
At the castle, I worked as a Castle Guide- answering… read more
Not only was she easy going and fits quickly into any situation she offered above and beyond and is now working hard and learning quickly how to fund raise, organise communities and volunteer management. Looking forward to see how your own permaculture showcase develops soon
We mostly did work checking tents for the… read more
Kathy is kind, smart, a great cook and good company, and we happened to share some interests in common which led to an interesting discussion.
It was very nice to meet her… read more
We did everything from working on the roof, making cob, cutting glass, plastering, lamination, plumbing, cleaning, moving and dumpster diving to cooking together,… read more
Don't let the vegan diet put you off she is very self sufficient and flexible when it comes to food.
My experience of Victoria is that I haven't met a kinder, more morally sound person with such a great work ethic. She will do anything she can to help you, including go out of her way and even do overtime if needed.… read more
It has been so great to have Victoria on our team for that length of time, she is hard working, efficient, fun and caring. She was responsible and works well alone as well as… read more
I worked part-time, a mix of housekeeping and… read more
Filippo has an interesting life, many stories and experiences to share. He was always attentive, considerate and helpful towards me.
Little Asia is adorable, likes to paint and draw, play with her toys, jump around, play hide and seek and take long warm baths.… read more
Victoria cleaned up part of the house's garden, collecting layers of pine-needles, making the soil breathe... and the green grass is back! She is a good English teacher, we practiced while working and… read more
The kitchen needed to be cleaned thoroughly and reorganised and I helped with that, as well as with some gardening at the beginning.
We had slight disagreements but nothing serious.
Denis took us around to nearby beaches with the car a couple of times, we… read more
Victoria also had to water the plants, keep the house in order, cook and bake, and… read more
Bettina is a kind and generous host and Cosette, Hendricks, Nietzsche and Domino are lovely to be around.
My work was related to walking Cosette and Hendricks, giving everybody food and spending time with them. They have very different characters, some energetic, some reserved but… read more
