Muriel

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Description

Hi, I'm Muriel — a 30-something from Geneva, Switzerland, at a turning point in life.

After years working in cultural mediation and arts programming at a theater, I've decided to make a long-dreamed change: slow down, get closer to the ocean, and find a more hands-on, creative way of living. I chose that job for two things that have always driven me — creativity and transmission. In practice, it became 80% logistics and administration. So here I am, recalibrating.

I'm a passionate surfer — intermediate level — and being near the water is non-negotiable for me. Before surf took over, I practiced aikido intensively for 15 years, including teaching and co-running a school. That chapter is closed, but it shaped a lot of how I move through the world. I hike, I love being out in demanding weather, and I have no issue with cold.

Music runs deep too: I trained as a classical pianist for 14 years, and these days I sing in an a cappella choral ensemble — polyphony, no instruments, just voices. I'm also drawn to heavier music, especially metal.

I have a Master's in medieval Latin literature — which sounds improbable, I know, but made complete sense to me: it brought together literature, philosophy, history of ideas, art history, linguistics, all orbiting the same period. I've always been drawn to the big questions — how humans make sense of the world, across time and disciplines. I still read old things for fun.

Practically speaking: I'm organized, reliable, and used to working with the public in high-pressure environments. I pick things up fast, communicate clearly, and I genuinely enjoy the kind of flexible, hands-on work that hostel life requires. I function well both in a team and on my own — I need a little solitude to recharge, but I come back to the group energized.

Also I'm allergic to cats (apologies to all cats).

What I'm looking for is not a holiday with tasks attached — I want to be genuinely useful somewhere that feels alive.

Centres d’intérêt

Écriture

Soin des plantes

Animaux de compagnie

Arts du spectacle

Sports d'aventure

Culture

Activités en plein air

Cyclisme

Livres

Cuisine et alimentation

Art et design

Danse

Dev. personnel

Dev. durable

Nature

Plage

Architecture

Bricolage / artisanat

Montagne

Dessin et peinture

Histoire

Musique

Sports nautiques

Langues

Animaux

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Allemand: Intermédiaire

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Jardinage d'entretien

Projets DIY créatifs

Éco-projets

S’occuper des animaux

Accueil / tourisme

Projets artistiques

Enseignement

Travail associatif

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Petits travaux d'entretien

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aider à la maison

Aide informatique / Internet

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Langues

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

I have experience in :

- Teaching & facilitation
I've been working in educational and cultural settings for years — designing and running programmes for all audiences, from children to adults. Before that, I led summer camps for the WWF (5 years), taught aikido, and worked in primary school settings. Transmission is something I genuinely love, and I tend to find my way into it whatever the context.

- Hands-on & creative work
I'm good with my hands and enjoy manual and creative work — drawing, painting, ceramics, general DIY. Making things, fixing things, building things: I find it grounding, and I genuinely miss having more of it in my daily life.

- Event & project coordination
I've independently managed cultural events from start to finish — concerts, exhibitions, public programmes — handling everything from budgeting and grant applications to logistics, communication, and on-the-ground coordination. I'm comfortable with complexity and good at keeping things moving when they don't go to plan.

- Writing, research & editing
I directed and co-authored a published book (Éditions Notari, 2021) on a collection of autograph musical manuscripts — from archival research through to editing, print supervision and press relations. Writing is central to my work and something I do well, in French and English.

- Communication & design tools
I've handled full communication cycles — print and digital — for cultural institutions: websites (WordPress), newsletters (Mailchimp), social media, press releases, printed materials (Scribus, Canva). I also have basic working knowledge of Gimp, DaVinci Resolve, Ableton, and Genially.

- Languages
French (native), English (C1), German (B2), and reading comprehension in Portuguese, Italian and Spanish.

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Informations complémentaires

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  Fumeur

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies
  cats and hay

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  gluten intolerant