Robert

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My next destination:
Dominican Republic - from Jun 2024 until Aug 2024
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Greetings Workawayers!

My name is Robert Rovira; teacher, musician, artist and jack of all trades currently traveling around the world to study new cultures and learn new skills. I'm a native English speaker from New York with a BA degree from New York State University. I have been teaching English/Music professionally for 30 years.

I've worked in many diverse fields in my life and I've owned many businesses. I've lived in many countries and I've learnt a little about a lot of things, a lot about some things :-)

I'm an accomplished musician/teacher of guitar, bass and keyboards, and English language. I also have experience in the hospitality industry; waiting tables, bar-tending, cooking and general hotel work. I've worked on a few WOOF projects and I enjoy outdoor (light) work. I've worked at many hostels and B&B's around the world.

If you need help around the house I can offer some cooking carpentry, painting and general maintenance. I pretty good with computers and technical stuff as well.

I hope to share what I've learned with my future Workaway hosts and learn new things in the process.

Saludos, mi nombre es Robert Rovira. Soy profesor, músico, artista y todo terreno
estoy viajando por el mundo para estudiar nuevas culturas y aprender nuevas habilidades. Soy un nativo de Inglés de Nueva York.He estado enseñando Inglés / Música profesionalmente durante 30 años.

He trabajado en muchos campos diversos en mi vida y he tenido muchos negocios. He vivido en muchos países y he aprendido un poco sobre un muchas cosas, y mucho sobre algunas :-)
Soy un consumado músico/profesor de guitarra, bajo y teclados, y de lengua inglesa. También tengo experiencia en hostelería; camarero, bar, cocina y hostelería en general. He trabajado en algunos proyectos WOOF y me gusta el trabajo al aire libre (luz). He trabajado en muchos albergues de todo el mundo.

Si necesita ayuda en la casa que puedo ofrecer algo de carpintería de cocina, pintura y mantenimiento general. Soy bastante bueno con los ordenadores y cosas técnicas también.

Espero compartir lo que he aprendido con gusto :-)
Interests
Charity work
Self development
Outdoor activities
Sailing / Boating
Drawing & painting
Cycling
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Blogging
Cooking & food
Events & social
Music
Fitness
Languages
Performing arts
Water sports
Writing
Technology
Yoga / Wellness
Culture

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Beginner
Polish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I teach English professionally. I speak Spanish, some Polish, and some Italian. I'm always interested in improving my language skills.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Babysitting and creative play
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
Teaching English, Spanish and music. Computer repair, web and graphic design. Audio and video engineering. Carpentry, painting and general maintenence. Hospitality industry-waiter, bartender, cook and hotel/B&B work.
Age
64
What else ...
I have many references from previous hosts and students...too many to list.
My couchsurfing profile has over 50+
www.couchsurfing.org/people/robbysmusic
Specific work related references supplied upon request
Thanks for looking!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  mold, cats, dust
- Special dietary requirements
  no

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17 Feb 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)

Robert was our firs Workawayer and we actually didn't know what to expect. We invited him to spend one month here and organize free English lessons for group of local people. The cooperation was very good! Robert and us agreed to extend the volunteering period.
As a result of this "pilot project", around 30 people took part in Robert's language… read more

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8 Feb 2017

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host (Come share your culture with ...)

My apologies for not writing this recommendation sooner, perhaps it was because I felt like I never left Dąbrowa:-) Months later, I'm still in contact with many people in this wonderful village and I can honestly say that they have become my true friends.
First of all let me say that if you're looking for a great Workaway experience don't pass up… read more

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16 Dec 2015

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host (Stay for free in beautiful ...)

I volunteered for the seminar in the Karkonoskie mountains, spent 6 intensive days teaching Polish participants English and had a really great time. It was a rewarding experience, I learned a lot and enjoyed the Polish cultural exchange. The hotel was first class, the surroundings very beautiful and the food was excellent. The program is well… read more

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30 Nov 2015

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host (Travelling family looking for ...)

Karolina and Sebastian were my first hosts in Poland and I stayed with them just a few days when I arrived in Warsaw. They were both very friendly, accomodating and helpful. We had great conversations about life in Poland over some great food and, although I didn't really work while I was there, I would like to visit them again and help out with… read more

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Dance lesson las Fallas, Spain

Teaching Country Dance Class

At the pier Sopot, Poland

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Teaching English class

Dutch shoe store

Outdoor concert Dublin, Ireland

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17 Feb 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)

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8 Feb 2017

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host (Come share your culture with ...)

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16 Dec 2015

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host (Stay for free in beautiful ...)

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30 Nov 2015

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host (Travelling family looking for ...)

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30 Nov 2015

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host (Help to teach English or ...)

I stayed with Katazarna, Andrzej, Timon and Jonas for a week in Wroclaw and I wish I could have stayed longer. It was a great pleasure to volunteer with them and I was very lucky to have met such nice people. Katza and Andrzej are very friendly and accomodating and their children are an absolute pleasure to teach.
The work was enjoyable, playing… read more

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5 Feb 2015

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host (Developing our unique place ...)

I spent an amazing week with Noam, Tehila, Maya and Adam. They were so much fun to be around and treated me like one of the family. The work was varied and interesting: helping around the house and the garden, building the greenhouse, helping with Noam's music projects and computer work. I spent a lot of time in the music studio, enjoying the… read more

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23 Feb 2014

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host (Volunteer in house tidying ...)

Derek is one of the nicest, easygoing and good natured hosts I've had the pleasure of knowing. We immediately became friends and spent more time hanging out than actually working. The work was enjoyable, mostly tidying up and helping him organize things. The weather was not agreeable enough to work outside but the garden could use a green thumb.… read more

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