Clara

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I'm currently home in rural New Jersey, USA. I love to spend time outside, share stories, and play games!

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I'm a creative person who loves to learn and grow. This summer, I will graduate with a bachelor's in Ecology, but some of my most formative learning experiences have been outside of my major. To me, Ecology is a philosophy of thought, which can be applied not only to nature, but also to the interrelations of people, ideas, and expressions. Over the years, I've extended this philosophy to teaching, facilitating, gardening, storytelling, and creation of all kinds.

I aim to serve my communities however I am most needed and to grow from every experience. For this reason, I am a dedicated and dependable worker who will never shy away from the unfamiliar. I also love to laugh, tell stupid jokes, and play games! What excites me most about Workaway is the opportunity to gain new perspectives and learn new skills. I am eager to pick up whatever you have to teach me and whatever stories you have to tell.

Interesses

Cuidar de plantas

Música

Escrever

História

Culinária e comida

Caminhada

Desenho e pintura

Trabalho beneficente

Sustentabilidade

Mascotes

Montanhas

Jardinagem

Arte e design

Autodesenvolvimento

Idiomas

Faça você mesmo

Camping

Vegetariano/vegano

Atividades ao ar livre

Livros

Animais

Yoga/bem-estar

Naturaleza

Fazenda

Cultura

Idiomas

Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Chinês (mandarim): Intermediário

Mais detalhes sobre meu interesse em idiomas
I'm currently learning Mandarin, but my comprehension and vocabulary are still quite limited. I took Spanish through high school, but it's been a while. I also know a little bit of German from my Oma. I am very happy to help with English! I can probably answer more "why" questions about English than the average native speaker because I have a strong background in grammar.

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Tenho interesse em:  

Hotelaria/turismo

Trabalho beneficente

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Conhecimento de:  

Jardinagem

Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo

Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas

Fazer companhia para idosos

Manutenção geral

Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

Vida na fazenda

Projetos ambientais

Ajuda a cuidar da casa

Cuidar de animais

Ensino

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Poso ensinar:  

Idiomas

Projetos artísticos

Quais são suas habilidades?

Clara
Work Skills:
I'm an experienced home gardener, and I work summers on a tree nursery/orchard in Vermont (USA). I am a senior ecology student with extensive field experience in the North Woods and American Southwest. I have extensive tutoring, teaching, and coaching experience, as well as community organising and outreach. I also have a lifetime of experience doing yard work, cooking, and cleaning. I am a proficient mender and can improvise in a pinch.

Arts:
I'm a skilled visual artist, writer, singer, and amateur guitarist. Art is a huge part of my life, and I love to share it with others. Storytelling, in all its forms, is very important to me. Currently, I am writing my final thesis, using an ecological framework to explore the relationship between personal narrative, cosmology, and worldview -- how the story of the world, as we perceive it, affects our sense of place in the world.

Outdoors:
I know my way around tarps and shelters, fires, maps -- you name it. I've spent upwards of 3 months at a time backpacking, and would love to do more! Environmental stewardship is one of my top priorities.

Soft Skills:
I'm a strong communicator, facilitator, and mediator, and I find myself falling into these roles time and time again. I have a very strong work ethic. My love of learning excites me for every opportunity, and my creativity drives me to innovate. I put my best into everything I do, and I strive to do better.

Blake
Construction:
I have extensive experience in residential construction, ranging from conventional housing projects to the building of four sustainable, eco-friendly homes foundation to finish. The sustainable building techniques I am familiar with include working with straw bale insulation, applying earthen plaster to both interior and exterior walls, crafting tadelakt showers, and installing metal and reclaimed wood siding. Additionally, I am practiced at sanding and staining floors, laying tiles, pouring concrete, handling electrical wiring and plumbing, installing and patching drywall, painting, and executing trim and cabinet installations. My experience with and love of natural building methods comes from my time as a build intern at Community Rebuilds, a non-profit organization dedicated to constructing energy-efficient straw bale homes in Moab, UT. Before that position, I acquired my conventional construction skills through renovating and flipping a house alongside my dad, as well as through my involvement with Habitat for Humanity.

Gardening:
I've had the privilege of working in the soils of many gardens, including a family homestead in Alaska, an organic farm in Maine, and a food forest in New York. Now, I'm happily cultivating in my college's campus-wide garden. I have the most experience nurturing leafy greens, but have dabbled in a wide range of crops and hope to expand my horizons further and continue to grow my green thumb!

Animal Husbandry:
Animals have my whole heart and I care deeply about any and all work I do with them. I've aided in successfully raising and tending to various livestock, including chickens, rabbits, goats, and sheep. I've also cared for horses and cows to a lesser degree. I firmly believe that when you assume responsibility for another living being, you owe it to them to fulfill their physical, mental, and emotional wants and needs to the best of your ability. This principle guides me as I work to ensure that everyone entrusted to my care receives all the attention, consideration, and love I have to offer.

Childcare:
From a young age, I've been deeply committed to nurturing and caring for children. During my high school years, my mom and I opened our hearts and home to foster children, offering them a supportive and loving environment as their families worked towards stability. Years later, I worked as an assistant teacher at a Montessori school, where I guided the educational and emotional growth of kids in some of their most formative years (1-6). Since beginning college, I've not spent much time with kids and would be overjoyed to have their little laughs and big hearts back in my life!

Other:
I am comfortable operating tractors, ATVs, zero turn riding mowers, post hole
diggers, power saws, chainsaws, and log splitters. I also have experience in scientific research and sailing and I'm a certified SDI open water scuba diver.

Idade

24

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We love games of all kinds (word, card, role, board — you name it, we play it!)
We also love sharing stories, music, laying in the grass, loving on animals, and just about everything outdoors!

Clara also likes climbing trees, swimming, creative writing, and playing guitar.

Blake enjoys reading (primarily fantasy), crafting, sitting still in nature, and keeping up with friends and family.

We can both be quite social and love hanging out, but at our core we're introverts and need to make some time for ourselves as well.

Mais algumas informações

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  Carteira de motorista

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  Alergias

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  Dietas especiais
  Clara: Vegetarian (preferably, but I can be flexible) Blake: Gluten free and vegan (I have to be gluten free, but I can be flexible on vegan!)