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I am currently

Description

I'm Wing! A learner and explorer at heart who enjoys different cultures, languages, meeting people and share a good laugh with them. Currently based in East Coast Australia, I'm a community organizer, food & social justice advocate. I have lived in different places in China, Canada, Denmark and Australia. I always seek genuine connections in life, stay curious about the world and like to find potentials to make new homes somewhere on the road. Looking forward to meet you!

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Languages

Teaching

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

More details about your skills

- I have a background in food systems and agricultural development, therefore have a great interest in any food and sustainability-related projects! I'm familiar with organic farming practices, as well as experienced with community-based development projects in both rural and urban settings.

- The first time I did workaway was in Peru and Ecuador in 2016, I helped in a lovely hostel in Arequipa and a small hydroponic farm close to Quito. I then participated in a 2-months long work exchange in 2018, which I helped restoring/renovating a traditional house into a community eco hub in a small village in Yunnan, China. It was an amazing experience - I got to connect with the local people and culture, learned to use some small power tools, did some small carpentry projects and gained more hands-on knowledge with permaculture/green building concepts. Following that, I did a permaculture-focused work exchange project in Ontario, Canada in 2020 and an earthship/permaculture garden project in Vancouver Island, Canada in 2021. All in all, work exchanges have given me so much - great opportunities to capture different perspectives on life, met wonderful people around the world and learned lots of new skills ❤️

- I love cooking and have volunteered as a chef/meal planner for a communal kitchen project during university years therefore I'm competent in cooking for large groups.

- Professionally I have worked in food and hospitality, community engagement, volunteer management and communication. The organizational and communication skills I developed can be easily apply to retail, hospitality, start-up business and other related industries.

- Definitely love language teaching - I was a session facilitator in a language exchange program in Vancouver for over 2 years, which I developed skills to facilitate the program and practiced teaching English/Chinese to people at different age groups.

- Doing house chores and babysitting are also things I'll be happy with help with. I worked with children both in school projects and in personal life. I enjoy company of a younger or elder mind, they teach me patience and they see things in a different perspective that I tend to miss :)

Age

31

What else ...

I enjoy upcycle waste stuff and turn them into small crafty things; overall I practice low-impact lifestyle and like to minimize plastic waste in my daily life :)

I love cooking Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes, also make pretty good scones and brownies!

I'm a very open person and love all sorts of challenges, so surprise me and teach me anything!

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No; prefer plant-based diet