Anika-Marie

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Description

I’m Anika, an easy-going, compassionate, and hard-working person with a soft spot for animals. I am most happy when spending time outdoors (no matter the weather or the task). I especially enjoy being physically active (hiking, cycling, climbing, farming.) I have an eagerness to spread kindness and show up with an openness to learn. My life’s purpose is to help others and I enjoy doing that through community-based sustainability/outreach projects. I also feel the importance in developing meaningful, positive connections with the people I meet during my travels. Feel free to learn more about me in my next paragraph :)

Centres d’intérêt

Montagne

Auto-stop

Sports d'aventure

Animaux de compagnie

Yoga / bien-être

Écriture

Dev. durable

Dev. personnel

Politique/justice sociale

Nature

Activités en plein air

LGBT+

Ferme

Jardinage

Randonnée

Histoire

Dessin et peinture

Danse

Bricolage / artisanat

Cyclisme

Culture

Livres

Camping

Animaux

Langues parlées

Anglais: Courant
Allemand: Débutant

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Éco-projets

S’occuper des animaux

Bricolage et projets de construction

Langues

Projets artistiques

Accueil / tourisme

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Entretien général

Aider à la maison

Aider dans une ferme

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

In 2021, I graduated from university with a degree in Environmental Development and Sustainability. My course of study was systems-focused, which provided me with the tools to think holistically and assess sustainable development in a variety of settings. I applied this knowledge during a 2 year long internship in waste management and while studying eco-tourism in New Zealand. Alas, the Westernized institution of academia has its limitations. During my studies, I felt there was a disconnect between what I was learning and what sustainable solutions can actually look like in the real world. Solutions offered to issues like climate change, food insecurity, and environmental/social injustice often felt passive rather than active, theoretical rather than tangible. Through various Workaway experiences, I hope to learn how to be a change-maker at the grassroots level and help create effective, enduring solutions to some of society’s problems!

From August- November 2023, I lived and worked on a small-scale regenerative agriculture farm in Germany. Here, I learned applied methods of syntropic agroforestry. This type of food cultivation reproduces natural forest ecosystem processes, capitalizing on nature’s tendency to rehabilitate land from barren to fertile and densely vegetated. My tasks included harvesting fruits and vegetables, sowing seeds, planting trees/cuttings/seedlings, watering, food processing and preserving, taking care of animals, and general maintenance around the farm.

I've continued to develop these skills through similar farmstay Workaways in Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia.

From January - February 2024, I was in Switzerland participating in a course titled “Integrative Whole Systems Design for Sustainability”. Here, I learned social tools for individual and group competencies for intimate and large group communications, decision-making, conflict resolution, and project planning.

I worked in a bicycle shop for two years, mostly in sales, but I did learn basic mechanic skills. I have a lot of knowledge about bikes!

Additionally, I have been a child-care provider for many years so I am comfortable caring for children and infants. I also grew up with dogs and cats so I have a good understanding of how to take care of pets/animals :)

Âge

26

Autres infos...

I mentioned in my profile description that I have a soft spot for animals .... well the truth is, I am actually obsessed with them!!!! All animals. I love being around them and would especially love the opportunity to learn how to care for farm animals

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