Carys

  • Age: 27
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Languages: Indonesian, Spanish, Chinese, German, English, and French

Volunteer experiences

Experience in Dominican Republic

Eco Village Samaná, Dominican Republic Nov/2018

Bartending, Party Promoter, Night Shift, and Music

Review written by the host
5

Carys is amazing. A joy to be around and always looking for ways to creatively share her talents with others. We will all miss her beautiful singing and her lovely energy. We love you!

Endorsements
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Carys replied

Thank you guys so much I miss you loads!! I can't wait to come back.


Review written by Carys
5

The eco village Treehouse village is such a magical place, everyone is so friendly may it be the guest or your colleagues. As a volunteer, I got to help out at the bar but mainly organise art/music activities for the guest. Volunteering at the Treehouse is so enjoyable it feels like a vacation!! You'll spend your time talking and playing games with the guests in the evening whilst serving drinks and cleaning a few glasses, during the day you have to cover some lunch shifts depending on how many volunteers are present, if not you'll be free to explore the island and get to know the locals.

Experience in Nepal

NGO Chitwan, Nepal Sep/2018

Teaching Sports, Teaching Languages, Music, and Arts

Host didn’t write a review
Review written by Carys
5

Rozina and her family are some of the nicest people I have ever meet. They were extremely kind and welcoming. The Children at the school and the orphanage are very well behaved and adorable. Be prepared to become a part of the family, located right next to Bharatpur Airport in Chitwan you can take the bus or a flight (negotiate flight prices upon arrival!!). Though I only stayed there a week or so I felt completely at ease within the first minute, they are absolutely amazing. They took me to see so many places and even negotiated the prices for me. PLEASE contact me for more info xx

Academy certificates

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Worldpackers Academy was created to prepare the travel community to be committed and engaged volunteers.

Your guide to volunteering customer service for Worldpackers

Completed the course “Your guide to working customer service for Worldpackers”, learning what is like to work and volunteer in a customer service job.

A host guide: how to prepare for volunteering in hostels

Completed the course "Host X Volunteer Guide: How to Prepare to Volunteer at Hostels " in which he learned how to be accepted, what community hosts look for in travellers, and how to prepare for a volunteer experience.

Eco Certificate for Volunteers: Daily Activities

This course was designed to educate travelers about the daily tasks of an ecological project so that they arrive at their project better informed and can maximize their contribution in the exchange.

References

Joy I've been a host

Carys is hard working and dependable she shies away from nothing and is great at taking initiative. She is kind and caring I would highly recommend, always going above and beyond.

Languages

Fluent
  • English
  • French
Intermediate
  • Spanish
  • German
Beginner
  • Indonesian
  • Chinese

Skills

I'm an expert!
  • Administration
  • Animal Care
  • Arts
  • Bartending
  • Child Care
  • Cleaning
  • Content Writer
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen Hand
  • Music
  • Party Promoter
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Social Work
  • Teaching Languages
  • Tour Guide
  • Web Developer
Some experience
  • Cooking
  • Farming
  • Gardening
  • Building & Repairing
  • Night Shift
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Reception
  • Teaching Sports
  • Video Making

About me as an author

Hi guys, my name is Carys I'm 22 and I'm a passionate traveller. I am currently on my own minimalism adventure running Eco-Workshops all around then world. During the last past year or so I have traveled to many places such as; Germany, Spain, Nepal, Istanbul, Morocco, France, Beijing, Australia, Toronto and the Dominican Republic. online CV : https://carysmaiblythin.wixsite.com/portfolio

Travel motivation & Interests

What motivates me to travel

    • Connecting with nature
    • Cultural exchange
    • Developing new skills
    • Exploring the world
    • Practicing languages

Interests that define me

    • Animals
    • Climate action
    • DIY & crafts
    • Performing arts
    • Playing music
    • Social media

Background

Education

I'm British but I grew up in France for 15 years, where I did a Baccalaureate in music (7 years of saxophone lessons, 1 year of percussion, self taught guitarist and 2 years of opera, singing as a solo artist and in multiple bands) and English literature. I am currently at University in Brighton studying EVENTS Managements and marketing. I am a qualified Activity/Play leader, I have my first aid certificate, my full drivers licence and TEFL.

Work experience

Where to start?...
I have had multiple jobs from the age of 13, working as a babysitter, gardening, cleaning, waitressing , bar work, teaching, activity leader, looking after animals, organizing trips, event planner, assistant manager of a hotel etc etc

Travel experience

I've been to France x100, Spain, Italy, Germany x4 , Ireland, Beijing x2, Morocco, Abu Dhabi x2, Australia x2.
I am at my most happiest when I am travelling, I love discovering new places, cultures and people. Every time I leave the country I've been travelling in I feel like a leave a part of me, all the amazing things I did and the amazing people I meet and I can't wait to do it all over again.
Things I've done: skydiving, diving, kayaking, ate a scorpion, surfing, playing with wild animals, hiking, art, rock climbing, camping, camel rides etc etc you know the usual.

Other volunteer experiences

I volunteered as a musician, events and bar at the Dominican tree house village for just over a month it was a wonderful experience.

I also spent 2 weeks helping an orphanage and school in Nepal where I used my artistic and teaching skills.

Additional information

Dietary restriction/option
None

Allergies

No