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Are you looking for an upbeat, funny, silly, kind, smart, organized, responsible person to work with, share good times with, and exchange cultural information with. Then, that person is ME!!
My name is Jodi. I am a dentist and I live in Colorado, USA. I have been a dentist for 34 years, and now it's time to pursue my passions--animals and travel!! I am happiest when I am working with animals and out in nature. I have shared my life with and trained multiple dogs over the years and I also dogsit for other people when they travel. Before I started volunteering through Workaway, I spent a year volunteering at an Equine Therapy Center--grooming and feeding the horses, cleaning stalls, and any other barn activities that needed to be done. 🐴 I also spent a month as a volunteer dentist on an island in the West Indies. What a wonderful experience to be immersed in the local culture and to contribute to their healthcare. I am passionate about traveling and learning about other cultures. I have traveled to China, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, the UK, many European countries, and many states within America.
Since volunteering through Workaway, I have: volunteered in Canada at a dog resort and managed that business while the owner was on a 1-month vacation; volunteered in Australia at a sheep station/farmstay, and also for 3 different families who each had cattle farms/accommodations. During that time I vaccinated and drenched sheep and cattle, and also took care of one of the farms for 2 weeks while the owners were on vacation in Thailand. In Ireland, I helped a family with their eventing horses and traveled as a groom with them to events. In the U.K., I helped on a sheep farm...milking sheep and using the milk to make their organic cheeses. In the Italian Alps, I helped a family make their award winning wines 🍷🍾 and I also cared for their 11 gorgeous Bernese Mountain Dogs. In New Zealand, I helped on cattle farms, a farm animal sanctuary, an off the grid lodge that was only accessible by boat, foot or mountain bike, and I dog sat for some hilarious dogs. What a great year! Then COVID hit 😷 🦠 and put a damper on international travel, so I stayed local and volunteered on a horse ranch in southern Colorado for a year. Most recently, I have just returned from Alaska where I helped 2 wonderful families with their sled dogs. You couldn’t wipe the smile from my face…I love Alaska!
In my free time, I am in the mountains hiking 🥾in the summer and snowshoeing ❄️☃️ in the winter. I also enjoy reading, and various types of artwork--painting, making stained glass, and other crafts. When I’m not traveling, I have a pet-sitting business that lets me spend lots of time with my furry friends!
In addition to speaking English and French, I am also fluent in dog, cat, horse, cow, pig, sheep, alpaca, emu and I know a few key words in kangaroo and meerkat…such as, “where’s the bathroom?” . 😜
Intereses
Actividades al aire libreMontañaDeportes de inviernoNaturalezaIdiomasSenderismoAgriculturaMascotasAnimalesYoga / bienestarFitnessCulturaDeportes de aventura
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Intermedio
Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender
Me interesa:
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Mantenimiento general
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet
Ciertos conocimientos de:
Jardinería
Vida en una granja
Proyectos ecológicos
Trabajo de caridad
Idiomas
Proyectos artísticos
Enseñanza
Puedo enseñar:
Hostelería/turismo
Cuidado de animales
Que habilidades tienes?
I am an excellent listener and work well with others.
I have great organizational skills.
I can speak French somewhat.
I'm great with animals.
I can type 60 words per minute.
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2 dic 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Help out family with sled ...)
Life is so boring here… it’s the same thing day after day… a wonderful family, beautiful scenery, loving dogs and great food. See what I mean…BORING! 😜
I spent three months with this wonderful family and enjoyed every moment of it! Katie and John are two of the kindest, funniest, generous, intelligent people you’ll ever meet, and their three… read more
I spent three months with this wonderful family and enjoyed every moment of it! Katie and John are two of the kindest, funniest, generous, intelligent people you’ll ever meet, and their three… read more
(Excelente
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14 sept 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Learn about dog mushing, be ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi was a welcome addition to our family (and that is an understatement!). She fit in seamlessly with the family (humans and canine) right from the start! She never hesitated to assist in projects or dog care and she even introduced us to new ways of grooming our furry critters. Jodi was true to her word when she said that she was "Fluent in… read more
(Excelente
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14 sept 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Learn about dog mushing, be ...)
I had such a wonderful time volunteering with Debora and Nevin for the month of July … so wonderful in fact, that I will be returning for the months of January, February and March! I can’t wait to be here for the racing season! Some of the things I helped with were feeding the dogs, poop patrol, painting a shed, doing some yardwork and just… read more
(Excelente
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15 jun 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Enjoy helping and playing on ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
It's hard to know where to start to describe all the wonderful things about Jodi. She's honest, hard-working, incredibly responsible, extremely capable and versatile, friendly, intelligent, interesting and interested in many things, a great conversationalist and companion, loves animals of all kinds and knows how to care for them, is a wonderful… read more
(Excelente
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15 oct 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Enjoy helping and playing on ...)
If you want to experience ranch life in Colorado, you need to volunteer with Jan and Chris on their ranch. They are both extremely friendly, generous, and funny. The ranch itself it is in a beautiful and very peaceful location...clean mountain air and crystal blue skies. The 4 horses, 2 ponies and 2 dogs are so much fun to be around!
I spent 5… read more
I spent 5… read more
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2 dic 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Help out family with sled ...)
Life is so boring here… it’s the same thing day after day… a wonderful family, beautiful scenery, loving dogs and great food. See what I mean…BORING! 😜
I spent three months with this wonderful family and enjoyed every moment of it! Katie and John are two of the kindest, funniest, generous, intelligent people you’ll ever meet, and their three… read more
I spent three months with this wonderful family and enjoyed every moment of it! Katie and John are two of the kindest, funniest, generous, intelligent people you’ll ever meet, and their three… read more
(Excelente
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14 sept 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Learn about dog mushing, be ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi was a welcome addition to our family (and that is an understatement!). She fit in seamlessly with the family (humans and canine) right from the start! She never hesitated to assist in projects or dog care and she even introduced us to new ways of grooming our furry critters. Jodi was true to her word when she said that she was "Fluent in… read more
(Excelente
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14 sept 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Learn about dog mushing, be ...)
I had such a wonderful time volunteering with Debora and Nevin for the month of July … so wonderful in fact, that I will be returning for the months of January, February and March! I can’t wait to be here for the racing season! Some of the things I helped with were feeding the dogs, poop patrol, painting a shed, doing some yardwork and just… read more
(Excelente
)
15 jun 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Enjoy helping and playing on ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
It's hard to know where to start to describe all the wonderful things about Jodi. She's honest, hard-working, incredibly responsible, extremely capable and versatile, friendly, intelligent, interesting and interested in many things, a great conversationalist and companion, loves animals of all kinds and knows how to care for them, is a wonderful… read more
(Excelente
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15 oct 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Enjoy helping and playing on ...)
If you want to experience ranch life in Colorado, you need to volunteer with Jan and Chris on their ranch. They are both extremely friendly, generous, and funny. The ranch itself it is in a beautiful and very peaceful location...clean mountain air and crystal blue skies. The 4 horses, 2 ponies and 2 dogs are so much fun to be around!
I spent 5… read more
I spent 5… read more
(Excelente
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1 jun 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jodi)
It was great having Jodi to stay - she was a great help and always kind and cheerful. Jodi is organised, tidy and keen to be involved. She makes a great humus and is the best person to keep you company if you like vegetables! Oh, and a top notch preserves maker and companionable conversationalist. Thanks Jodi. We love the tidy paths, too!
(Excelente
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30 may 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Stunning NZ farmland and ...)
If you have the opportunity to stay with this wonderful family...don’t hesitate! You will learn so much about farming, gardening, cooking and preserving...but most of all, you will enjoy getting to know this lovely family. Alex is a gentle person and very kind and the best chef, Paul has a wicked sense of humor and is very lighthearted, and Martyn… read more
(Excelente
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8 may 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help with some garden and ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi stayed with us for a month and during this time we found her to be a reliable house guest. She completed a range of household chores, gardening and some farm jobs. Everything she did, she well & without fuss. She also showed initiative and we appreciated that she did a lot of additional jobs that she noticed and did, without having to ask!… read more
(Muy Bien
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8 may 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Help with some garden and ...)
I spent a wonderful month with Karren and Bob. Not only do they live in a beautiful part of the country, but their home is gorgeous as well. Both Karren and Bob are very kind, generous, funny, and can share many travel stories from their own adventures. The work varied by day and was never too difficult. We spent a couple wonderful days camping… read more
(Excelente
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21 abr 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help with gardening, native ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi stayed with us for 4 weeks and was very helpful and completed all work to a high standard. She helped with Autumn garden tasks and also with felting projects in our studio. Jodi was a pleasant house guest and always positive and interested in what we were doing.
Jodi is a very experienced traveller and volunteer and we have no hesitation in… read more
Jodi is a very experienced traveller and volunteer and we have no hesitation in… read more
(Excelente
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15 abr 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Help with gardening, native ...)
I spent a wonderful four weeks with Marion and Henk. Marion is a dietitian and an amazing artist. Henk has his own business and is very mechanically oriented and can fix anything. They both are very kind and welcoming. Not only is their home beautiful, but the gardens and the rest of the farm are stunning as well.
I mainly helped in the garden… read more
I mainly helped in the garden… read more
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15 ene 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Animal care and property ...)
I spent 4 weeks with Pippa and Brent at their animal sanctuary, and had a wonderful time. The animals have a great forever home where all of their needs are looked after...a very happy bunch! I truly enjoyed learning about veganism, and my body felt so good while eating a plant based diet. Pippa prepares the most yummy vegan food...everything was… read more
(Excelente
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10 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión (Animal care and property ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
Our animals and household were fortunate to have Jodi with us for a month to provide steady dog nurturing through the busy holiday times. She is a very calm, good natured person who true to her description is fully dog experienced. She had no problem caring for our 5 and their constant feeding and walking demands. The young ones especially are a… read more
(Excelente
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13 dic 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Help us out and experience ...)
It was hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful family! From the moment I arrived, I felt like I fit right in. Helen and Art are two of the most friendly, funny, kind, knowledgeable people you’ll ever meet. And their teenage kids are just as fantastic. In addition to the lodge, the family owns a mussel business and a dairy farm ... and I learned so… read more
(Excelente
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7 dic 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help us out and experience ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi is simply fantastic. She is kind, funny, good company, organised, smart, an amazing dog/animal lover, a hard worker and lots more. She was the first workawayer I took on for a longer period; I was a little nervous about Jodi getting itchy feet and wanting to move on, but she is so happy and solid; it has been such a great experience. She… read more
(Excelente
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11 mar 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jodi)
A dear friend! This is in a few words what Jody's stay with us represented for us all, 2- and 4-legged members of the family. She brilliantly endured our "unusual" family with 10 Berners and 1cat and even helped us through an unfortunate period of our Berner life.
House sitting, dog sitting, cat sitting it's all at its best not to mention help in… read more
House sitting, dog sitting, cat sitting it's all at its best not to mention help in… read more
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1 feb 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Living in the countryside in ...)
How do you describe heaven? I'll try! Heaven is when you wake up to 10 Bernese Mountain Dogs who want to give you kisses. Heaven is when you sit down to eat one of the amazing meals prepared by Paolo and Marisa. Heaven is when you look out your bedroom window to find the Alps staring you in the face. Heaven is when you go for beautiful walks in… read more
(Excelente
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24 feb 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Looking for some help with ...)
What a wonderful 6 weeks I have had with Jutta and Marco! I was welcomed as part of the family right from the start. Marco is a natural mechanic...he can fix anything! Jutta is the most amazing chef, baker, and interior decorator. They live as self sustainably as possible and are so knowledgeable about that lifestyle. I loved learning about how to… read more
(Excelente
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19 feb 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión (Looking for some help with ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi left us today after 6 weeks of volunteering and we miss her already! She is within our very best persons who ever stayed with us. Right from the first day she behaved like a familymember and it was like she had always been with us. She is such a pleasant charakter and there is really NOTHING that was not perfect. Whatever task she did, she… read more
(Excelente
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27 nov 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi recently stayed with us for five weeks.
Ive never seen a work ethic like Jodi she’s just fantastic.
Throughout the WHOLE time Jodi was with us she was bright and happy and transformed my farm. She has multiple skills and every single day she went beyond the call of duty one way or another.
Jodi is the most amazing “doggy” person she… read more
Ive never seen a work ethic like Jodi she’s just fantastic.
Throughout the WHOLE time Jodi was with us she was bright and happy and transformed my farm. She has multiple skills and every single day she went beyond the call of duty one way or another.
Jodi is the most amazing “doggy” person she… read more
(Excelente
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27 nov 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Looking for someone to help ...)
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Marianne, Robert and Jai! I spent 5 wonderful weeks with them! I helped care for their 6 amazing dogs and 7 beautiful horses. :dog::horse::feet: All of the animals are lovingly cared for and are very happy in their forever home! I also helped to keep their beautiful home tidy and well organized.
The area is… read more
The area is… read more
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15 oct 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi stayed with us and helped look after all of our animals, she is a fantastically well organised person. Having Jodi here with us really did help and she made my life a whole lot easier.
She has great personal skills got on well
With my 16 year old son and my husband.
We all
Enjoyed her company and would definitely host her again.
Her… read more
She has great personal skills got on well
With my 16 year old son and my husband.
We all
Enjoyed her company and would definitely host her again.
Her… read more
(Excelente
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2 oct 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Family with exotic pets in ...)
I spent a wonderful 2 months with Alan and Michelle and their son Ollie. If you love animals, then this is the place to be! I helped to care for their 2 dogs, 3 cats, 1 baby lamb, 2 emus, 2 alpacas, 1 pig, 2 owls, 4 horses, 2 meerkats, 1 hedgehog, peacocks, turkeys, rheas, geese, ducks and chickens! I was also able to go to a few horseshows with… read more
(Excelente
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21 jul 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(House and Pet sitting on a ...)
I spent 7 wonderful weeks with Rosie and Mike on their small holding, and loved every minute of it! Both Rosie and Mike are two of the most kind, smart, funny, and generous people you could ever hope to meet. They love their animals and love their life...and it shows!!
Since there are usually four volunteers here at a time, you get to meet… read more
Since there are usually four volunteers here at a time, you get to meet… read more
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21 jul 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi joined us the 1st June and stayed for seven weeks. She proved herself to be an easygoing member of our Workaway family, bright, full of fun and laughter. Jodi got on very well with all our other Workaways and made friends easily. She has a strong work ethic and always went above and beyond what was required of her on a daily basis.
From… read more
From… read more
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15 jun 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jodi)
JODI stayed with us for 2 months and was a delight to have around. Always happy and enthusiastic whatever the task! She was a big help around the house and all our pets adored her! She loved sharing our busy schedule and learning about IRELAND.She fitted in with our family and got on well with our other workaway. Jodi was very capable and… read more
(Excelente
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6 jun 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Help out with horses and ...)
I had a wonderful time volunteering with Niamh and her parents for the past two months! In the morning, I would feed the horses and then muck out the stables. During the day, I would help Debbie with whatever she needed… Painting, cleaning, gardening. Then, in the evening, we would do a little more horse work, and then the day was done.
I got to… read more
I got to… read more
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23 oct 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jodi)
From the moment we met Jodi, we knew she would be wonderful. Jodi exudes warmth and happiness and is a joy to have around. Jodi was with us for four months and then moved on but returned to us for a further six weeks when for two of them she looked after our property when we were on holiday. Jodi is wonderful with animals, totally spoiling our two… read more
(Excelente
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21 may 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Help on a farm in the ...)
I had the pleasure of staying with Jane and Julian for the most wonderful four months.… it was very bittersweet to leave! When I arrived at their property, I was immediately welcomed as one of the family. They are two of the most kindhearted people you will ever meet!
I was able to help with the cattle, the guesthouse, and the gardens. I… read more
I was able to help with the cattle, the guesthouse, and the gardens. I… read more
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10 oct 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi stayed with us for about 4 weeks, during which she was involved in our busy farm where we provide accommodation and is a working farm with a large vegetable Garden. Jodie fitted in very well and we would certainly recommend her to any future hosts.
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2 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(So Beautiful, the south coast ...)
I had a wonderful time volunteering with Helen and Bernard. Helen is an amazing cook and tried to teach me a thing or two! Bernard is very knowledgable about the cattle and can repair just about anything. They are both very warm people who are easy to be around. And, of course, the dogs are so sweet, too!
This part of Australia is… read more
This part of Australia is… read more
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8 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help with gardening, around ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi stayed with us for 2 months in our tropical home keeping our house clean and helping out with an outside project. Jodi loves animals and spent many hours interacting with our 2 dogs. We were able to go away for a few days and leave our fur children in her safe and caring hands. I can recommend Jodi to future hosts as She is willing and… read more
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2 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
(Help with gardening, around ...)
I had a wonderful time volunteering with Joanne and Ross. I helped complete a landscaping project, which now looks beautiful! The work is not difficult and it varies daily.
Port Douglas is a relaxed and tropical location...the beaches are beautiful, the locals are friendly, and living is easy! I met many wonderful people during my stay. … read more
Port Douglas is a relaxed and tropical location...the beaches are beautiful, the locals are friendly, and living is easy! I met many wonderful people during my stay. … read more
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10 mar 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Jodi) para el anfitrión
('Real' outback experience ...)
What an amazing experience! I feel so fortunate to not only have volunteered with Julie and Bruce, but also to have been treated as part of their wonderful family. Julie is an amazing artist and gardener, and Bruce is a wealth of knowledge about his sheep and crops. Since I love animals, I tried to spend as much time with Bruce and the sheep… read more
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9 mar 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión ('Real' outback experience ...) para el workawayer (Jodi)
Jodi was with us on our busy working station (large farm) in the Australian Outback for nearly four months and we cannot recommend Jodi too highly or thank her enough for all she did to help us. Not only was Jodi a wonderfully intelligent and committed person but she has a happy and positive disposition. After such a long time as part of our… read more
(Excelente
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