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Ever since quitting the comforts of the corporate world back in October 2020, I've taken volunteering as an important way of life. It used to be a much loved hobby, but is now even more than that.
I spent 2021 volunteering full time in the UK at various organisations. The ones that became most prominent were for Leeds Hospitals Charity [where I did a lot of work easing the stress of NHS workers, COVID sufferers and their relatives during the pandemic], SlungLow [a community theatre group which became a non-means tested foodbank throughout lockdown] & The Real Junk Food Project [which tries to reduce as much food waste as possible]. That led me to become a warehouse manager for TRJFP, which included managing 200 ish volunteers!
It has made me appreciate just how much rewarding life can be when you give other people your time, your hands and your ideas.
An opportunity came about in 2022 to travel and volunteer in Central America. A planned 2 month trip, quickly turned into an unplanned 10 months :D
I spent two months on a permaculture farm in Costa Rica; 2 months at a hostel in Guanaja, Honduras; and 2 months at an animal rescue place in Mexico, with travelling spells in between. I made friendships, met amazing souls, picked up Spanish and learnt new skills along the way.
Since coming back to the UK, I've been lucky enough to spend lots of quality time with my three young nieces, but my feet are starting to get itchy again!
I most enjoy hard and heavy outdoor work, but happily get stuck into anything. I find it difficult to not complete a task once I've started one, so don't be surprised to see me still working away as the sun sets!
Ideally looking for a minimum stay of a month, but can also be flexible.
Interesses
Culinária e comida
História
Autodesenvolvimento
Esportes de inverno
Sustentabilidade
Esportes aquáticos
Vegetariano/vegano
Yoga/bem-estar
Vida na estrada
Naturaleza
Atividades ao ar livre
Mascotes
Cuidar de plantas
Esportes de equipe
Faça você mesmo
Fazenda
Mochilão
Montanhas
Música
Caminhada
Jardinagem
Fitness
Cultura
Ciclismo
Camping
Carpintaria
Trabalho beneficente
Praia
Animais
Esportes de aventura
Idiomas
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Iniciante
Francês: InicianteMais detalhes sobre meu interesse em idiomas
Would love to embrace a new language
Habilidades e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender
Tenho interesse em:
Idiomas
Fazer companhia para idosos
Conhecimento de:
Projetos ambientais
Trabalho beneficente
Jardinagem
Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Vida na fazenda
Hotelaria/turismo
Ensino
Poso ensinar:
Ajuda com computadores/internet
Quais são suas habilidades?
Joinery
IT
Problem Solving
Babysitting
Creative play
Pet sitting
Idade
39
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Fumante
Carteira de motorista
Alergias
Dietas especiais
Vegetarian
Comentário
My work was varied and rewarding. Whether it was digging up cellar floors, making paths, or weeding in the beautiful garden.
The house itself is a joy to stay… read more
The work mainly involved walking the dogs twice a day, cleaning, watering and feeding them. The humidity can make these tasks harder on some days, but the sunrise and sunset views makes it fun rather than work. As does seeing all the happy faces of… read more
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My work was varied and rewarding. Whether it was digging up cellar floors, making paths, or weeding in the beautiful garden.
The house itself is a joy to stay… read more
The work mainly involved walking the dogs twice a day, cleaning, watering and feeding them. The humidity can make these tasks harder on some days, but the sunrise and sunset views makes it fun rather than work. As does seeing all the happy faces of… read more
As soon as I arrived I felt very welcome from everyone, and it was hard to say goodbye (I ended up overstaying my visa!)
The work itself was very varied, as there are many projects taking shape as the hostel grows to where it wants to be. I was trusted to do solo work as… read more
I felt welcomed by all the people that work on the finca, right from the very start.
Sophia has extensive knowledge of agriculture and permaculture, and was always happy to answer any questions I had. I feel like I learnt a lot.
There was a large variety of jobs and… read more
