Marina

  • Age: 28
  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and English

Volunteer experiences

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Experience in Spain

Sustainable Community Málaga, Spain Jun/2023

Cleaning and Housekeeping

Review written by the host
5

Martina es muy buena persona, tiene un corazón muy bonito y siempre ayuda en lo que sea necesario. Muchas gracias por todo.

Endorsements
  • Housekeeping
  • Cleaning
  • Proactivity
  • Flexibility
  • Sociability
  • Communication
  • Responsibility
  • Commitment

Review written by Marina
5

Mi experiencia fue muy linda. Las habitaciones son muy bonitas y limpias, como todo lo espacio. Aprendi mucho con los trabajos que eran tareas simples y bien divididas, con las personas que hablé, con mis propios sentimientos y emociones. Se lo recomiendo a todos los que quieran conectarse más consigo mismos, aprender las bases del budismo y la comunidad, y profundizar en su propia conciencia.

Experience in Spain

Hostel Tarifa, Spain Nov/2022

Housekeeping and Cleaning

Review written by the host
5

Marina fue increíble! Su responsabilidad, amabilidad, su sonrisa. Recomendaria a Marina siempre-

Endorsements
  • Cleaning

Review written by Marina
5

Mi experiencia en La Coco fue increíble. entre los voluntarios creamos una atmósfera familiar que siempre formará parte de mi vida. Aprendí mucho en estos dos meses que he estado en este voluntariado y llevo este aprendizaje para seguir mi camino. Gracias a todos y todas. Los quiero mucho y ya los extraño<3

Experience in Spain

Hostel Granada, Spain Sep/2022

Cleaning and Reception

Review written by the host
5

Marina es una chica y una trabajadora ejemplar, polivalente, comprometida, responsable, con actitud y siempre con una sonrisa que hace que trabajar con ella sea muy agradable. Ha desarrollado cada una de las tareas con éxito, aprendiendo con rapidez y a la que a partir de ahora consideraré amiga. La convivencia con los demás voluntarios ha sido muy buena creando entre todos un clima familiar. Ha mantenido suespacio limpio y ordenado. Además es una chica muy agradable y simpática además de muy inteligente pues ha mejorado su español en pocas semanas, sin duda volvería a contar siempre con ella.

Endorsements
  • Reception
  • Housekeeping
  • Cleaning
  • Proactivity
  • Flexibility
  • Sociability
  • Communication
  • Responsibility
  • Commitment
  • English
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Review written by Marina
5

My experience here was amazing. I did a family with the volunteers. Jose and Saray are excellent hosts who made me feel really at home. They are very respectful of work schedules and privacy in our free time, and are always on hand to help and give great tips about the beautiful Granada. I highly recommend this experience. Thanks for everything Jose!

Academy certificates

Conscious volunteering: how to participate and collaborate in social projects

Portuguese version

Completed the course “Conscious volunteering: how to participate and collaborate in social projects" learning how to train and plan for social work and how to be a conscious volunteer.

How to become an outstanding Worldpacker

Portuguese version

This course is designed to help volunteers prepare for Worldpackers' experiences, including creating a complete traveler profile and sending great applications, sharing feedback with hosts, and other best practices for successful exchanges and your project's growth!

References

Maria Grazia I've been a host

Marina is one of the best volunteers we had at home! She's always positive, full of energy, very kind and open minded. Her smile is unique! She stayed at our home 2 years ago, but we are still in touch and I'm happy when we can meet!

Irene I've been a host

I hosted Marina two years ago and immediately we became friends. Marina is very polite and respectful and dedicated to the tasks. I can say with no doubts that any host can trust her. I had the pleasure to meet her again in Spain last winter and we are still in contact and I would host her again if she needs. On my IG account @bestitalianclasses there are a couple of old reels that she wanted to film with me, it was good fun. Don't hesitate to host Marina :)

Community contributions

How the traveler helps the Worldpackers community besides volunteering.

Exclusive promo code

Contributes to the growth of our community by referring other travelers to WP

Blogger

Writing articles for the Worldpackers Blog

Scout

Attracting new hosts to the community

Creator

Producing content about experiences for Worldpackers

Articles written as Blogger

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Languages

Fluent
  • Portuguese 4
  • Spanish 2
Intermediate
  • Italian 3
  • English 3

Skills

I'm an expert!
  • Cleaning 3
  • Housekeeping 2
  • Content Writer 1
  • Social Work 1
  • Animal Care
Some experience
  • Child Care 1
  • Gardening 1
  • Building & Repairing 1
  • Painting & Decorating 1
  • Reception 1
  • Arts
  • Bartending
  • Farming
  • Kitchen Hand
  • Party Promoter
  • Photography
  • Social Media
I want to learn it
  • Administration
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Night Shift
  • Teaching Languages
  • Teaching Sports
  • Tour Guide
  • Video Making
  • Web Developer

About me as an author

marinatira.wixsite.com/portfolio

Mulher, viajante e mochileira; disposta a impactar o mundo, louca por um pouco de leveza e pela total liberdade; eu escolho viajar, conhecer pessoas, trocar experiências e viver o mundo que está a minha volta.

Travel motivation & Interests

What motivates me to travel

    • Self-development
    • Meeting local people
    • Developing new skills
    • Finding purpose
    • Exploring the world

Interests that define me

    • Animals
    • Hiking
    • Writing
    • Spirituality
    • Minimalism
    • Playing music

Background

Education

Arquiteta buscando o meu propósito no mundo.

Work experience

Trabalhei num escritório de arquitetura em São Paulo, no Brasil. No Porto, em Portugal, tive experiências de empregos variados: desde bares noturnos até infantários (onde cuidei de crianças, como babysitter), vivi experiências por lá que me fizeram provar uma flexibilidadde maior, e que então, eu acabei me encontrando dentro dela.

Travel experience

Como viajo desde muito cedo (1 anito), a viagem me pertence e eu pertenço a ela.
Cresci em Itu, cidade no interior de São Paulo. Me mudei para a capital paulista e morei por 3 anos lá, cursando arquitetura.
Vivi 4 anos na cidade do Porto, em Portugal, me mudando no último ano para a Itália, e lá foi onde me libertei por completo por essa vida de viajante.
Uma das mais transformadoras experiências de viagem: fiz o Caminho de Santiago, que me levou do Porto até Santiago de Compostela, com uma grande mochila nas costas e muita paixão pela exploração.
Assumi a vida nômade e hoje considero a minha mochila a minha casa. Lares são pessoas para mim.
E sigo viajando, sigo caminho, sigo na estrada :)

Additional information

Digital nomad
I plan to keep work on remote jobs while volunteering
Dietary restriction/option
None

Allergies

None