Jessica

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  • Travel information

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    Travelling

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    Czech Republic
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  • Description

    Illustrator, Yoga teacher and aspiring organic gardener looking for opportunities to work and connect in more meaningful ways.

    I have just left my flat in Glasgow, where I have lived for the past 4 years, put my stuff into storage and am currently looking for opportunities to explore different ways of living.

    I have many skills I'd love to share. I play the cello, sing and have a degree in music. I have a masters degree in illustration and love writing (and hearing) stories. I am a qualified yoga teacher with trainings in seasonal Yoga (including elements of qigong), Yin Yoga and Meditation. I love teaching yoga and am very happy to lead classes at a workaway placement if desired.

    I have plenty of experience with organic growing and am generally quite hardy, strong and practical. I can chop firewood, lift wheelbarrows full of soil and use a screwdiver! I am also a decent cook and good with children.

    Before living in Glasgow, I lived on an organic farm in Poland for 4 years with my German grandmother, running creative artists retreats and growing organic food. I have also spent many happy summers working on farms as a student (through WOOF and work away). Connecting meaningfully with the land is something close to my heart and I am happiest when I am outside, working in this way.

    I am old enough to have gained plenty of work experience in more classically 'professional' sectors also; admin, project management, events organisation, content writing, social media and marketing, volunteer co-ordination etc. and have good organisational and communication skills.

    I have travelled a lot in my life, but somehow this step into the unknown, at a stage in my life which feels more conducive to settling down, feels very scary, but I am also very excited for this opportunity to explore more of what the world has to offer.

    After 4 years in a cold, rainy and grey city, working largely in offices, I am desperate for some time with the sun on my face and my feet in the soil. Also craving opportunities to swim in the sea/lakes.

  • Interests

    Sustainability
    Team sports
    Performing arts
    Adventure sports
    Beach
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Fitness
    Farming
    Yoga / Wellness
    Winter sports
    Water sports
    Writing
    Self development
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
    Plant care
    Music
    Events & social
    Drawing & painting

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  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    German: Beginner
    French: Beginner

  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Eco Projects
    Hospitality/Tourism

    Some knowledge of:  

    Gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Life at a Farmstay

    Able to teach about:  

    Art Projects
  • More details about your skills

    Painting/art, music, English language, cooking, childcare, gardening.

  • Age

    34

  • What else ...

    I enjoy writing, drawing, singing, playing music, reading, dancing, travel, yoga and, recently, playing football (I am a very enthusiastic beginner!)

    I love being outside and most outdoor activities. I get great joy from swimming in lakes and seas and would love to learn to surf one day (I've tried a couple of times but am very bad!). I can horse ride (learnt as a child ) and would love more opportunities to try/practise this as an adult.

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    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies
      Penecillin

    • Special dietary requirements

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