Laurie (50)

Volunteer since
2017

Speaks

I can understand and speak a little French, and a tiny bit of Spanish.

Last seen online
more than 6 month ago

About me

At the moment I am not working while I live my dream of traveling the world. My last long-term position was in a library in Oregon, USA. I practice daily meditation and am working on building a regular yoga practice (generally Hatha and Kundalini). I feel most at home in nature, out in the countryside. I love to run and swim. I have been a vegan for 20 years and raw vegan for the past 15 of those years which helped me lose and maintain a loss of over 50kg, heal lifelong high blood pressure and change from depressed couch potato to healthy, happy and active. I have a quiet and thoughtful nature, but am happy to help others though sharing my insights and experiences, if interested. I live simply, choosing to own few possessions, have never owned a television, preferring to spend my time reading, writing or being creative in various ways.

Skills

I am passionate about fruit which stems from my diet/lifestyle of a low fat, raw food diet which consists mostly of whole, raw fruit as well as some vegetables and have worked with produce selection and kitchen prep at 6 different festivals and retreats on three continents.
I love all animals and am especially fond of dogs and have done ample pet sitting over the years.
I have a little construction experience through volunteering with Habitat for Humanity multiple times, including rebuilds in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in America.
I have a little experience in outdoor maintenence/garden prep from work exchange this year.
I have a degree in teaching and worked with students one-on-one for five years.
I am an avid writer of both fiction and non-fiction.
I have eight years of experience working in a library organizing, copy-cataloging and helping the public at the service desk.
I have other assorted skills, talents and experiences that might meet our mutual needs, feel free to ask me about them or share your wishes, we might just be a perfect match.

Additional info

I am not a smoker, don't have a drivers license, I am a vegetarian and I have no allergies.