Emma

United Kingdom
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I'm Emma from London and started travelling in June 2022 in Europe and Latin America until July 2023. Now I am looking for rewilding, ecological or permaculture projects. I'd love to be in an environment that values a deep connection to nature and I hope to connect with others who feel they are also as much a part of nature as I do. Of course I am not perfect but I care deeply and want to be around others who try their best to live in harmony with earth and eachother.

I hope to contribute to projects working with the land, community and outdoor education. I'll go wherever there's birds, insects and compost toilets and I hope to learn more sustainable or off grid ways of living. I've always got ideas about ways to improve sustainability and biodiversity wherever I go!

During past travels I enjoyed learning from different cultures, practicing and improving my Spanish and trying to learn other languages, eating/cooking new food, getting to know people and spending my free time hiking and swimming in waterfalls. I love living with just my backpack, not needing much and keeping things simple.

I am vegetarian and love trying new recipes.

I practice qigong and meditation regularly, and yoga on and off so would be very happy to get involved in those practices. I sometimes go to sound healing and plant medicine ceremonies and love learning about medicinal plants and foraging.

Connecting with others is important to me, whether playing games, deep conversations, singing, dancing, activities together and sharing around a fire.

I'm friendly, honest and learning more about myself each moment! I hope to meet you on my journey :)
Interests
Pets
Camping
Van life
Photography
Movies & TV
Drawing & painting
Books
Water sports
Farming
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Sustainability
Astronomy
Culture
Languages
Music
Plant care
Vegetarian or vegan
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Cooking & food
Charity work
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
Can teach English if you like. I want to improve my Spanish
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Helping with Computers/ Internet
General Maintenance
Art Projects
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Helping around the house
Languages
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Being an elderly companion
More details about your skills
During my travels I have done several workaways at eco projects using skills for gardening, cleaning, DIY, general maintenance, animal care, hospitality including retreats, tourism (tour guide assisting and translation) and cooking. I'm organised, with an eye to detail, responsible and flexible. I have worked in various climates and environments and am adaptable (but prefer to work very early out of main sun/heat hours)

I completed a Permaculture Design Course in Portugal and took another permaculture course on food forests and soil regeneration in Colombia. I started the gardening RHS level 2 theory course and a 20 hour gardening with nature course. So I am hoping to put into practice the principles I have been learning and expand my experience and learning in this area, there is always more to learn!

Several years ago I completed a 3 month sustainable agriculture fellowship in the USA working on the farm learning about food preservation, animal husbandry, organic farming methods, permaculture, ecology and social justice.

Then I started my previous job in the environmental sector involving environmental protection, regulation, water pollution and waste management. There was a big variety of skills needed in this role especially working customer facing and at pollution incidents.

Before that I worked with children in a school as a learning support assistant, relying on patience, creativity and understanding.

I am a qualified open water swimming coach.

At home I have spent several years volunteering with environmental charities in different roles mainly practical conservation, sustainable food growing and outdoor education. Most recently (inbeteeen travelling) ive been doing farm work with an agroecological charity.

Spending time outside in nature is very important to me. I grow my own food at home and love gardening.
Age
31
What else ...
Hobbies are swimming, hiking, gardening, food growing, reading, art/painting, generally being outdoors. I don't drink alcohol often. Happy around pets, i love cats!

I am interested in Buddhist and Taoist philosophy and have been volunteering at a Buddhist centre recently and value meditating communally.

I studied psychology and have a continued interest in the topic

Staying somewhere quiet where the night sky is clear for stargazing
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  high levels of mould/damp and dust
- Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian

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21 Jun 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma es una persona maravillosa, amable,trabajadora y le encantan los gatos jejeje
Me ayudó mucho a avanzar en el jardín y gracias a ella me he animado a acoger más voluntarios ya que ella fue la primera workawayer.
Ha sido una experiencia estupenda,espero que vuelva pronto.

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20 May 2024

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host (Permaculture in a biodynamic ...)

Lorena became more of a friend than a host, to start she picked me up at the station and took me birdwatching at the reservoir with Tula. We had fun baking some typical cake and spent time with her lovely family. For work I mostly helped to prepare the beds and areas for food growing, gardening and clearing the space. It's nice to work together… read more

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13 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host (Garden help and animal care ...)

I loved my time at Laura's, and I came last minute and I ended up staying longer too which was great. I was helping with gardening and it's such a beautiful place to work surrounded by the fruit trees and birds! Laura was a really kind and warm host with very sweet kids, I can't praise it enough it was 10/10, beautiful place and enjoyable work,… read more

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9 Apr 2024

Left by host (Join our Buddhist center and ...) for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma is very kind and lovely to be around. She is always happy to help wherever is needed, We were so happy to have her here with us. Wishing you all the best. Hope you'll be back soon. :)

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6 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host (Join our Buddhist center and ...)

This is a special place with the most kind and welcoming atmosphere thanks to the wonderful people who live and volunteer there... everyone looks out for eachother and help make things flow. Its a beautiful place to be, thank you for everything, I really hope to be back :)

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21 Jun 2024

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20 May 2024

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13 Apr 2024

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9 Apr 2024

Left by host (Join our Buddhist center and ...) for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma is very kind and lovely to be around. She is always happy to help wherever is needed, We were so happy to have her here with us. Wishing you all the best. Hope you'll be back soon. :)

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6 Apr 2024

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2 Apr 2023

Left by host (Go natural in nature helping ...) for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma and Martin spent just over 2 weeks with us and were a great help especially when we were not around. They kept the hostel very clean and well organised, managed the check-ins and check-outs and made sure guests had all the information they needed. Many guests went out of their way to give us positive feedback about them and the work they did,… read more

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25 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host (Go natural in nature helping ...)

Volunteering there felt like a once in a lifetime experience. The naturist aspect of the hostel was amazing and it felt like a really safe environment for it. The nature is incredible there, waking up to the birds and howler monkeys. We were a great team of 4/5 volunteers which shared the work out. We kept the hostel clean, sorting recycling,… read more

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23 Feb 2023

Left by host (Come help out at a nature and ...) for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma & Martin are a very dynamic and available couple, they supported me in several activities.
From basic daily cleaning, gardening, they took care of my dogs and cats as if they were their own.
Emma supported me with my social networks of Hierbera my small company of natural products and even took care of home because I left a few days.
I really… read more

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20 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host (Come help out at a nature and ...)

Our stay with Giulia was very special, she has made a wildlife haven where you can see and get up close with all sorts of colourful birds, insects, snakes, frogs and more. She is such a caring person, is accepting of everyone and has a positive energy to be around. The dogs and cats are adorable, it took a few days to get the hang of the routine… read more

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4 Feb 2023

Left by host (Help at our rural place near ...) for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma & Martin stayed with us for just a week and we wish it had been longer! They are both wonderful people, very friendly, respectful, clean, responsible, easygoing and hardworking. We shared delious meals most nights and really enjoyed spending time talking around the dining table with these two travellers as well as trips to the local beaches.… read more

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2 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host (Help at our rural place near ...)

We had an awesome week with Hollie and Tom helping them prepare the house for the next guests. We did a lot of deep cleaning and work in their garden harvesting, digging and planting. They were very conscious that we don't work over our hours and were great communicators about what they need and expect from us. They are two of the loveliest,… read more

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27 Oct 2022

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For us too it was a delight to have Emma and Marti with us for this period. And hope to meet them again. Always willing to help in any way, peaceful and careful but also very good communicators and fun to share time with.
They were very clear and notified me to great exactitude their arrival time. They could find their way easily in town, so after… read more

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27 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host (Help with our vegetable ...)

We spent nearly 2 weeks here and enjoyed every minute! We mainly helped in the vegetable garden, also helped with moving and storage and dog sitting. We enjoyed sharing the cooking and meals and getting to know Ana & Arthur and hearing about their work and volunteering. Ana always made sure we had plenty of food and that we were comfortable.… read more

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12 Oct 2022

Left by host (Exciting cultural exchange in ...) for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma and Martin spent 10 days with our family and living in our house. They are two very charming British people, lovers of the simple life, and very friendly. They helped us with all kinds of domestic tasks: cooking delicious exotic dishes, washing clothes, cleaning the house, going to get water from the fountain, buying fruit and vegetables in… read more

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11 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host (Exciting cultural exchange in ...)

We stayed for a week with Marc and his family and had a lovely time. They were so hospitable, kind and generous. We loved to chat and practice our Spanish with them. Our tasks were to cook the family meals, clean, run errands and play with their sweet son. On the weekend Marc took us indoor climbing and to a beautiful area in the mountains for a… read more

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6 Sep 2022

Left by host (Come help out at our villa ...) for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma and Martin were brilliant Workawayers for us. Despite arriving at short notice, they threw themselves into every task we had with enthusiasm, whether it was helping with tours, cleaning our pool and the villa on changeover days or just entertaining our young children. Their positivity and can-do attitude even rubbed off on us a bit as we had… read more

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6 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host (Come help out at our villa ...)

We spent nearly a month at the villa and there's too much to say for one review!

Emma and Ben are super welcoming and friendly, they're so easy to talk to and we loved chatting over wine and beer in the evenings, especially on pizza night!

We enjoyed the work like watering, gardening, cleaning the pool and looking after the chickens and the… read more

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31 Aug 2022

Left by host (Big house and garden ...) for Workawayer (Emma)

It was a pleasure and great luck to have Emma and Martin come to our house!
Their request came short noticed, but fit in quite wonderful.

Emma and Martin are everything that a host might wish for:

Fast, accurate and hard working "We don't like to leave tasks uncompleted, we will have a break once we finished this" ;)
Perfectly harmonic working… read more

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31 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host (Big house and garden ...)

We stayed with Hanne for 3 weeks in August and had the best time! We had loads of space to relax in the self contained apartment which was very comfortable and a kitchen to cook. Hanne and Anna made sure we had the food we wanted and were so generous. We enjoyed their home cooked food and baked cakes too which was always delicious. Anna took us… read more

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