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Information de voyage
Actuellement, je suis
en voyage
Ma prochaine destination :
Peru - du Aoû 2026 au Oct 2026 Voir tout -
Description
Hey! I’m currently in Northern Peru - available for a last-minute Workaway placement. As a professional artist, I’d love to brighten up your space with custom murals, decorative wall art, or vibrant visual touches.
Drop me a message if you’d like to collaborate and transform your walls!
Creative, Conscious, and Ready to Connect
Namaste – Aloha – Buenos Días – Good Day!
I’m Amanda. Travelling again after a 4 year break. I’m a professional artist, designer, and art therapist who loves travelling, creating, and connecting with people and communities. Over the past 10 years, I’ve shared my skills worldwide—painting murals, building eco-projects, teaching workshops, and bringing colour and life to spaces.
Along the way, I’ve explored healing and spirituality—completing QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) and crafting my first shamanic drum—and written my memoir, Into the Light, sharing lessons and adventures from my travels.
Currently in Ecuador, I’m seeking creative, artistic, or community-based volunteer opportunities. I hope to share my skills while learning Spanish and connecting with South American culture and wisdom traditions.
What I Offer:
• Murals & Art Installations
• Art Therapy & Workshops
• Teaching & Community Projects
• Eco & Permaculture Work
• Hospitality & Guest Support
From Thailand to Peru, I’ve painted hostels, taught in the Amazon, crafted with wood and textiles, and supported plant medicine retreats. I’m hands-on, adaptable, and bring colour, energy, and heart to every project.
If you want someone creative, reliable, and respectful of your space and community, I’d love to collaborate.
With gratitude,
Amanda -
Centres d’intérêt
CyclismeBénévolatLivresBlogsAstronomiePlageAnimauxYoga / bien-êtreVidéographieVégétarien ou véganTechnologieDev. durableSoin des plantesPhotographieActivités en plein airNatureMusiqueMontagneLanguesJardinageRandonnéeCuisine et alimentationDessin et peintureDanseBricolage / artisanatCultureCampingMenuiserieArt et designArchitecture -
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: DébutantPlus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I taught Art & English with limited Spanish speaking to the Sacha Wasi and Kichwa communities in Ecuador (see photos). I taught English to Chinese students online for two years during my time in the Açores and I am able to teach this to anyone who needs help to improve. I have a TEFL and I used to be an Art teacher. I am able to guide people through the art and any type of design process. I'd really like to improve my beginner Spanish and improve my beginner Portuguese. -
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
J'ai des connaissances :
Petits travaux d'entretien
Aider dans une ferme
Aider à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
Travail associatif
Aide informatique / Internet
Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Éco-projets
Langues
Projets artistiques
Enseignement
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Quelles sont vos compétences ?
A Creative, Open-Hearted Traveler Ready to Share & Learn
I try to live a simple, meaningful life, using my art as a way to travel, connect with people, and bring color to the world. My specialty is murals, If I am free to use my own painting style. I can transform spaces with vibrant, visionary artwork that tells a story and adds beauty to the environment (see the photos above for a small selection of my work).
For 22 years, I taught Art and Design Technology in high schools, helping young minds explore their creativity. I have also worked as an online English teacher, guiding students with patience and encouragement. I love sharing my skills, whether through teaching, painting, cooking, or creating something new.
I thrive in diverse cultural environments, enjoying the exchange of ideas, traditions, and stories with people from all walks of life.
I am passionate about cooking. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty and love working with projects that bring people together.
I am a happy-go-lucky, easygoing person, looking for meaningful cultural experiences and memories to add to my “book of life”. Every place I visit, every person I meet, and every experience I have adds another chapter to my journey, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me next. Who knows maybe if we meet, you might end up as a chapter in my next book. -
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Autres infos...
A Creative Soul with a Love for Connection & Craft
I have some experience in rebuilding and refurbishing houses, having spent three years renovating my own home. Through this process, I developed many practical skills working with wood and feel confident using both hand tools and power tools.
Due to a past injury—breaking my ankle in three places and now having metal plates and pins for support—I am unable to do heavy manual labor. However, I am still active and capable.
Beyond my creative and practical work, I am always exploring ways to deepen my connection to life. I am learning to play the djembe and was part of a drum circle, recently birthing my own shamanic drum for journeying and experiencing the profound energy of rhythm and vibration. I also practice yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.
Being in nature is essential to me—I find peace in swimming in the river or sea, breathing in fresh air.
I love to make up new recipes from food of the land. Starfruit Salsa is delicious.
I love being surrounded by awakened, mindful, kind, and joyous souls, who genuinely want to make the world a better place. I also cherish my alone time, as it allows me to recharge and stay in balance.
I bring a gentle and open-hearted approach to everything I do. I’m always drawn to people and places that inspire, uplift, and choose to live by the heart rather than by material wealth. While I am fully committed to giving my genuine help, I look for a healthy, respectful balance. I deeply value hosts who honour fair boundaries and view volunteering as a reciprocal exchange
Looking forward to where the journey takes me next! -
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Ce sont des évaluations supplémentaires en option lorsque les membres laissent un feedback. La note moyenne pour chaque option est affichée.
Communication:
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Compétences:
(4.9)
A respecté les règles de la maison:
(5.0)
Most importantly, she took a project very dear to my … read more
Pavones is a magical small town at the most southern part of Costa Rica on the Western Pacific Side, it is well known for it’s left waves. It is the perfect place to be if you are into surfing. The town is small and quiet which I really enjoyed. The beach is a couple of minutes walk away and is rustic and beautiful, surrounded by raw … read more
Was a pleasure to host Amanda, hope she could come … read more
She quickly talked through her ideas for clearing the land and within a very short time - got on With it. Within a few days you could see the Avocado, orange, lemon and fig trees, which were previously buried in thick bush. She primed and pruned … read more
It was a pleasure to meet you, see you soon.
Best regards Luis
Luis is the kind of person who always has a big smile, and a belly full of laughter. He is passionate about different kinds of foods, ingredients, spices, fruit, … read more
The project was about refurbishment, rebuilding, reloving this old house with its many problems.
My room was spacious, light and creative with old traditions used as much as possible. The floor was the original 150 year insenso wood and it … read more
Tim is a very funny guy with a huge kind … read more
Highly recommended and always welcome here in the Azores!
Tim
Amanda arrived onto my project like hurricane Gilbert!
A self driven force of nature, independent, intelligent, hilarious English girl who has been on the road continuously for four years and travelled vastly prior to that.
She arrived here just in time with a ton of energy and saved me at the point when I was … read more
I initially applied for a workaway placement with Lora and her family for just a few days. As soon as I met Lora and her family I was overjoyed by the warm welcome I was given. Instantly I felt like part of her family and the community in which she lives. In fact, it felt like I had met her somewhere before and we instantly became … read more
Working as a volunteer here was probably … read more
Vicki is fun, honest, loving, kind, knowledgeable friendly and open to any ideas you have. She works hard to create a sustainable life for herself, using her extensive knowledge of permaculture. She is extremely kind to her surroundings, making sure that any natural habitat is left undisturbed or left to its own devices. Her plot is … read more