Isabel

États-Unis
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Hi! My name is Isabel, but I most often go by Izzy. I’m currently finishing up my B.A in Environmental Studies at a small work college in northern Vermont. My concentration is in Environmental and Agricultural Policy, and my studies have deeply explored sustainable food systems and ecology. I feel passionately about creating equitable, ecological and resilient local food systems.

I have done several work exchanges before through Workaway and WWOOF and it continues to be my favorite way to travel, experience community and share skills. Learning through work and service is an important value of mine. I treasure exploring new places and meeting new people, especially when I get to do that while learning new skills and building on the old.

In my next Workaway I’m hoping to learn more about permaculture and sustainable agriculture practices while exploring the west coast. I will bring a variety of skills related to sustainable agriculture and ecological land management. Some courses I have taken include permaculture design, agroforestry, and plant propagation as well as wildlife management and watershed ecology. My work experience includes many coffee shop jobs as well as positions at a native plant nursery, a small farm, and working with kids. Previous Workaway stays provided me with further skills in areas like livestock care, gardening and invasive species removal. Through my work program positions at school I have worked on the farm, kitchen and am currently working in the library.

I look forward to connecting with you. Thank you for reading :)
Centres d’intérêt
Randonnée
Livres
Ferme
Dev. personnel
Bricolage / artisanat
Jardinage
Activités en plein air
Dessin et peinture
Photographie
Dev. durable
Nature
Soin des plantes
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée
Langues
J'ai des connaissances :
Projets artistiques
Jardinage
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Éco-projets
Aider à la maison
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
S’occuper des animaux
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
Gardening/Agriculture
-seeding, transplanting, weeding, and harvesting annual crops
-perennial maintenance such as pruning, some experience grafting

Food Preservation
-dehydrating, canning

Livestock
-daily chores for goats, chickens, cows, sheep, turkeys
-experience moving fencing
-some beekeeping experience
-poultry slaughter and butchering

Land Management/Conservation
-invasive species removal
-streambank restoration
-wildlife habitat assessments

Childcare
-experience working with children 2-11
-designed and facilitated afterschool programming

Helping Around the House
-not a huge cook but always happy to assist or wash dishes :)
-cleaning and organization
Âge
24
Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
- Régime alimentaire spécial

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20 nov. 2022

Laissé par l'hôte (Help with community projects, ...) pour le workawayer ()

Izzy was a pleasure to host.

I needed a last minute workaway to help me with clearing a barn that I am converting into a pottery studio (dreaming at least).

Izzy mucked in with anything and everything, including: moving junk, furniture, building materials etc; weeding and potting; upcycling; trips to the local tip, and most importantly, a… read more

(Excellent )

13 nov. 2022

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Help with community projects, ...)

Teresa and Eva were wonderful hosts! :) My stay was about a week and a half long, and I helped with clearing out her shed, gardening, and pruning an overgrown shrub as part of the community project. I had plenty of time to explore after working a few hours in the morning, and Teresa was generous enough to take me on some adventures to nearby… read more

(Excellent )

25 oct. 2022

Laissé par l'hôte (Experience semi self ...) pour le workawayer ()

Izzy, quiet to begin with, a good listener, smiling, kind, helpful, working hard, taking it all in, was relaxed after a bit of gentle warming into the place and people, but as soon as she felt secure she began to relax and reveal more of her lovely self. Always offering help, good tidying up after meals and a good team player, intetested in… read more

(Excellent )

25 oct. 2022

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Experience semi self ...)

I had such a wonderful stay with the Toop family! I spent two lovely weeks helping them with the chestnut harvest. The work was physical but not too difficult, and you will be rewarded with excellent views, company, and conversations. The schedule was typically picking in the morning for a few hours, then an incredible lunch followed by espresso… read more

(Excellent )

18 août 2022

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()

We were very happy to host Izzy for 3 weeks in May. Izzy is a great communicator, very considerate, extremely kind and overall a wonderful person. She jumped right in to helping us make raised beds for a garden behind our dining hall building, as well as helping with our extensive clearing work in the forest. Izzy is also adaptable and she always… read more

(Excellent )

20 juin 2022

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Help at non-profit Buddhist ...)

I had such a special stay here! I cannot recommend this place enough. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, generous and kind. Communication was always clear and questions were welcomed. The food was delicious, there wasn’t a meal I didn’t love. The nature the center is surrounded by is truly magical. I am so grateful for my time here.

(Excellent )

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