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Information de voyage
Actuellement, je suis
en voyage
Ma prochaine destination :
Sicilia, Italy - du Avr 2024 au Mai 2024 Voir tout
Description
Hi! I am a Portuguese language teacher in my late 50s. I have taught English and German for over 30 years in Portugal in middle schools. I love my job, especially the challenge of motivating students, so I always get involved in many projects.
I also love traveling, meeting people and cultures.
I am married and have 3 grown up children, so lots of experience with kids!
I care a lot about the environment, recycling and reusing are for me big priorities.
I don't smoke, drink alcohol or eat meat and am very interested in vegetarian cooking. I get along well with cats and dogs. I am quite good with handwork.
I may be a good help with taking care of children, teaching languages (Portuguese, English, German, French), doing hostel tasks, helping with computer work, general housework like cooking, cleaning. Farming and gardening also interest me.
I don't like the heat.
I think this big adventure of volunteering abroad, meeting and helping people, exchanging ideas, learning new skills is soooo amazing!
I have been gathering memorable experiences with workway and hope to keep on doing so!😍
Centres d’intérêt
BénévolatCultureLivresCampingCuisine et alimentationNatureRandonnéeFilms et téléLanguesActivités en plein airVégétarien ou végan
Langues
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Portugais: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Français: IntermédiairePlus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Ce workawayer a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa ou ses propre(s) langue(s) ou en apprendre une nouvelle. Veuillez le contacter directement pour en discuter.
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Travail associatif
S’occuper des animaux
Aider dans une ferme
Accueil / tourisme
Jardinage
Éco-projets
J'ai des connaissances :
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aider à la maison
Aide informatique / Internet
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Enseignement
Langues
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
I can teach English, German and Portuguese.
Âge
58
Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
NoRégime alimentaire spécial
I don't eat meat
Feedback
23 avr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte (Help us take care of this ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria spent two weeks with us, it was a real pleasure to welcome her. In two years, we have welcomed around 20 volunteers, Maria is the one who best participated in the many tasks in the field. Her smile, her availability, her kindness and her tolerance warmed our hearts. We will be very happy to welcome her back to our home if she wishes.
(Excellent
)
27 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Help us take care of this ...)
This was and exceptional experience! Virginie and Mário are amazing people, the best hosts, generous and so willing to share their knowledge. I learned a lot about agriculture, self sufficient, environmental way of living and the Azores! The gardens are ancient and beautiful, they grow so many different species there. Virginie explained me clearly… read more
(Excellent
)
23 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Help us create a ...)
This family is an example of love, kindness and joy. I was so welcome here!
The farm is beautiful, close to a river, and my bedroom in a house tree made it the best accommodation ever!
The help was fun and diverse, we always shared tasks in the farm, the animals or cooking and cleaning. I felt like part of the family and enjoyed myself a lot… read more
The farm is beautiful, close to a river, and my bedroom in a house tree made it the best accommodation ever!
The help was fun and diverse, we always shared tasks in the farm, the animals or cooking and cleaning. I felt like part of the family and enjoyed myself a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
21 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte (Help our regenerative ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria is the perfect volunteer. We enjoyed her calm and joyful presence, every day, her independence in managing tasks, and her flexibility. Very respectful with our house rules and very friendly with our fury family. We can have Maria back anytime she wants. Thank you so much, Maria.
(Excellent
)
8 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Help our regenerative ...)
I stayed 3 weeks with these 2 amazing human beings and their (so many!) lovely not human beings and it was a jump into a better, ecological world! Here plants and animals are very loved and respected, like family.
I learned a lot about permaculture, loved the variety of tasks in the garden and the accommodation was great. You have the best view… read more
I learned a lot about permaculture, loved the variety of tasks in the garden and the accommodation was great. You have the best view… read more
(Excellent
)
Amis
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23 avr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte (Help us take care of this ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria spent two weeks with us, it was a real pleasure to welcome her. In two years, we have welcomed around 20 volunteers, Maria is the one who best participated in the many tasks in the field. Her smile, her availability, her kindness and her tolerance warmed our hearts. We will be very happy to welcome her back to our home if she wishes.
(Excellent
)
27 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Help us take care of this ...)
This was and exceptional experience! Virginie and Mário are amazing people, the best hosts, generous and so willing to share their knowledge. I learned a lot about agriculture, self sufficient, environmental way of living and the Azores! The gardens are ancient and beautiful, they grow so many different species there. Virginie explained me clearly… read more
(Excellent
)
23 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Help us create a ...)
This family is an example of love, kindness and joy. I was so welcome here!
The farm is beautiful, close to a river, and my bedroom in a house tree made it the best accommodation ever!
The help was fun and diverse, we always shared tasks in the farm, the animals or cooking and cleaning. I felt like part of the family and enjoyed myself a lot… read more
The farm is beautiful, close to a river, and my bedroom in a house tree made it the best accommodation ever!
The help was fun and diverse, we always shared tasks in the farm, the animals or cooking and cleaning. I felt like part of the family and enjoyed myself a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
21 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte (Help our regenerative ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria is the perfect volunteer. We enjoyed her calm and joyful presence, every day, her independence in managing tasks, and her flexibility. Very respectful with our house rules and very friendly with our fury family. We can have Maria back anytime she wants. Thank you so much, Maria.
(Excellent
)
8 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Help our regenerative ...)
I stayed 3 weeks with these 2 amazing human beings and their (so many!) lovely not human beings and it was a jump into a better, ecological world! Here plants and animals are very loved and respected, like family.
I learned a lot about permaculture, loved the variety of tasks in the garden and the accommodation was great. You have the best view… read more
I learned a lot about permaculture, loved the variety of tasks in the garden and the accommodation was great. You have the best view… read more
(Excellent
)
15 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Gardening help and around my ...)
I loved my workaway experience with Annett! From the moment she picked me up and we started chatting in German I felt like visiting an old friend. She really spoiled me, caring a lot about my comfort, my needs, taking me for sightseeing and walks and what she does in the kitchen is magic, I ate the most delicious asiatic dishes!
Annett has the… read more
Annett has the… read more
(Excellent
)
15 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte (Gardening help and around my ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria came to help me in the garden for a week. She was very hardworking and really supported me. She is a great, very funny and lovely person. We had a wonderful time together and I would have loved to have her here for longer. She left as a good friend and I hope to see her again soon
(Excellent
)
3 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Come and assist with English ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
We still hear the hearty laughter of Maria in our house. All though she is the teacher for UP and highschool kids, she engaged our little ones in the school with her little, interesting activities through which she could draw their attention and keep them focussed for some time. My daughter and Maria got along with each other so well which took no… read more
(Excellent
)
11 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Come and assist with English ...)
I stayed with Kanaka and her daughter Anna during one week and this was a great experience. Kanaka is such an intelligent, cultural person and a great cook and Anna a fabulous, energetic 11 year old entertainer! We shared great moments together, I wish I could have stayed for a longer time.
During my stay I walked and spent some hours a day at… read more
During my stay I walked and spent some hours a day at… read more
(Excellent
)
27 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Give practice with English ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria from Portugal worked in my school for a week and she engaged the students in Conversational English every working day of the school. Her dealing with the youngsters was great, She was pleasant, punctual, accommodating, caring, helpful, interesting, and welcoming. She had a special love for children. She is welcome back here at any time in… read more
(Excellent
)
20 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Give practice with English ...)
Staying at st Joseph school was not an usual workaway experience, it was a life lesson! Joseph the director is a model of leadership, generousity and comittment and so is his staff and the students!
I enjoyed doing English language sessions in the morning for kids aged 6 to 13 (mostly games and songs), they were very collaborative and eager to… read more
I enjoyed doing English language sessions in the morning for kids aged 6 to 13 (mostly games and songs), they were very collaborative and eager to… read more
(Excellent
)
7 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Explore the beaches and ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria had a quick short stay in my home. She is a kind woman and was always seen either cleaning around the home or in her mobile phone, with lot of willingness to help. She also cooked some delicious Portuguese dishes. Obrigado Maria. I wish her all the best.
(Excellent
)
3 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Explore the beaches and ...)
This is the perfect person to meet the first time you come to Índia. Rajesh knows a lot about Índia and Kerala and is willing to explain and take you to the best places in Kochi. His apartament is right in the center and I could go everywhere on foot alone or with him on his bike! He is a great masseur!
(Excellent
)
5 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Come share experiences and ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria was not a house sitter anymore, but became a close friend. We did a lot together in the garden, and cooked together, having wonderful talks at nights, or sometimes over a glass of tea. I introduced her to my friends, they they cooked special Turkish cousin for her too. Everyone here seems very happy to know her. She is such a courageous and… read more
(Excellent
)
16 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Come share experiences and ...)
My workaway experience with Fusun was soooo enriching! She's such an interesting, intelligent person ready to share ideas and knowledge and we had long talks. The cottage, the huge garden and my accommodation were amazing. There was a lot to do in the garden, but I loved all the tasks and learned so much. We also visited Iznik together, its… read more
(Excellent
)
31 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Come and join our family, ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria isn’t just a workawayer that came and stayed with us, and this isn’t just a coincidence. She came and stayed with us to awaken us! She is a really angel😇 There is no words how I explain my experience with her. She is tidy, clean, kind, cheerful, generous,hardworking, lovely and independent woman! I can keep writing more!
She is super chef!… read more
She is super chef!… read more
(Excellent
)
30 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Come and join our family, ...)
Can you imagine arriving somewhere unknown and feeling so warm welcome, so at easy that it is just like home?!
So was my experience with Betül. She and her husband were so kind and caring, we had a great time together, cooking and eating mostly🤭.
Meeting the neighbours and visiting Betül's school were big events! The most charming, smart 2,5 year… read more
So was my experience with Betül. She and her husband were so kind and caring, we had a great time together, cooking and eating mostly🤭.
Meeting the neighbours and visiting Betül's school were big events! The most charming, smart 2,5 year… read more
(Excellent
)
16 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Help out with our new house ...)
Sorry for writing so late! I loved meeting these 3 amazing women: Mariana and her two daughters, Ema and Ida. They are so kind and open minded, we talked a lot and had a lot of fun together and became good friends. I also learned so much about vegan cooking. Their house is on the cuttest small village I've ever seen! Great country landscape so… read more
(Excellent
)
2 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Help out with our new house ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria was staying here one week. She was independent, well organised, able to work whatever we needed. She helped us cleaning and maintaining the house. In her free time she was discovering the capital, the nature and other places around. She also shared some good ideas with us. We were talking a lot about ourselves and the life in our countries.… read more
(Excellent
)
22 sept. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Help our family around the ...) pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria is a very communicative and warmful person with a lot of energy, a positive attitude, adapting easily, taking initiatives, being able to work independently, loving to take on new challenges, curious to meet people and to discover a new environment, so it was very nice to have her with us to work together and being able to count on her, but… read more
(Excellent
)
18 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
(Help our family around the ...)
This was my first workaway experience and it was fabulous! Loved the kindness and welcoming hosts, the farm in the middle of a fairy tale landscape, the pottery workshop I could take part in for free, the lake, all the animals...I loved gardening, cleaning, and cooking vegetarian meals for 12!
Thank you so much Paula, George, Mathilda and also the… read more
Thank you so much Paula, George, Mathilda and also the… read more
(Excellent
)
