Badges (4)
Photos
Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
Hello!
I am a bright and bubbly individual who has travelled to 34 countries and had a wide range of jobs from Engineering to Care Work, and from Finance to Teaching English abroad. I have also just completed a Nursing studies course in Ireland to add to my armoury.
I first did workaway in Germany and have now been doing it on and off in Ireland for over 2 years. It's been a very diverse experience for me, with both the living conditions and the work itself. I've met some incredible folk in the last two years.
The one thing that is a constant with me is the desire to help people, in whatever capacity that may be. I like to totally immerse myself in new experiences (even if that means getting out of my comfort zone!) as I feel this is how to get the most out of workaway. Trying things that you wouldn't normally do is all part of personal growth in my opinion (plus the hosts seem to love it when you dive 'head first' into whatever they may be involved in!).
I would like to continue on this wonderful journey, this time in Belize, so if you are looking for a positive team player who isn't afraid of a bit of hard graft then I'm your man!...
Interests
Yoga / WellnessTeam sportsOutdoor activitiesHikingFitnessGardeningEvents & socialCharity workCyclingCarpentryBeachAdventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I have taught English for 5 years in South Korea so have a lot of experience in this area
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am physically fit so have no problem with manual tasks. I also like to clean and keep things in order!
Age
42
What else ...
I have been known to do a card trick or two in my life! I also feel comfortable around practically anyone (alone or groups) and tend to get along with everyone.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Not that I am aware of!Special dietary requirements
Apart from olives, grapefruit, raw fish and smelly/soft cheese I will pretty much eat anything
Feedback
7 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian stayed with me for just over 3 weeks. He came during the busiest time of my year when I’m involved in a local carnival event. Ian is always positive and carried out all task that were asked of him to a high standard. He is very disciplined and enjoyed keeping things in order at home and in the garden. Ian works best with very clear… read more
(Very good
)
4 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Community arts & healthy ...)
I stayed with Donna for just over 3 weeks and it was quite an experience! There were 3 other workawayers there too (Lahari, Tyler and Maëve). The main project was working on a puppet for a carnival in Kendal. It was quite stressful at times but we all 'mucked in' and ended up being a formidable team. It was a joy to see the fruits of our labour… read more
(Very good
)
22 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Help with wood-working and to ...)
As Jackie mentioned in her review ....unfortunately I had to leave her after only 5 days due to personal/family reasons.
I will say, however, that I enjoyed my short time staying with Jackie and was made to feel very welcome. She is a remarkable woman who is so full of life, enthusiastic, caring and thoughtful. She made some lovely meals while I… read more
I will say, however, that I enjoyed my short time staying with Jackie and was made to feel very welcome. She is a remarkable woman who is so full of life, enthusiastic, caring and thoughtful. She made some lovely meals while I… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian is a very caring, gentle and friendly character, and was a pleasure to meet. Unfortunately his stay was cut short after 5 days, for important reasons, but in that time he contributed well to the household, worked alongside another Workaway volunteer to do familiar and new tasks in the woodland and garden, and helped with my dog, meals, and… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2022
Left by host (Gardening, cooking for the ...) for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian was with me for almost 8 weeks. He was super, very friendly, kind and hard-working. He was an asset to have around on every level. Lovely company, got on with anything he was asked to do. He got to make lots of new friends and was really engaged with groups and individuals, getting himself involved in walks and various social gatherings. He… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Gardening, cooking for the ...)
I was at Jacqui's for just over 7 weeks. It was an instant fit. I had a lovely little cottage to live in and Jacqui fed me very well with a huge variety of lovely food.
As for the work itself....an absolute pleasure. The jobs included gardening, taking care of the chickens, housework, walking the dogs, clearing up the shed etc. A big chunk of my… read more
As for the work itself....an absolute pleasure. The jobs included gardening, taking care of the chickens, housework, walking the dogs, clearing up the shed etc. A big chunk of my… read more
(Excellent
)
Friends
Feedback
7 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian stayed with me for just over 3 weeks. He came during the busiest time of my year when I’m involved in a local carnival event. Ian is always positive and carried out all task that were asked of him to a high standard. He is very disciplined and enjoyed keeping things in order at home and in the garden. Ian works best with very clear… read more
(Very good
)
4 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Community arts & healthy ...)
I stayed with Donna for just over 3 weeks and it was quite an experience! There were 3 other workawayers there too (Lahari, Tyler and Maëve). The main project was working on a puppet for a carnival in Kendal. It was quite stressful at times but we all 'mucked in' and ended up being a formidable team. It was a joy to see the fruits of our labour… read more
(Very good
)
22 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Help with wood-working and to ...)
As Jackie mentioned in her review ....unfortunately I had to leave her after only 5 days due to personal/family reasons.
I will say, however, that I enjoyed my short time staying with Jackie and was made to feel very welcome. She is a remarkable woman who is so full of life, enthusiastic, caring and thoughtful. She made some lovely meals while I… read more
I will say, however, that I enjoyed my short time staying with Jackie and was made to feel very welcome. She is a remarkable woman who is so full of life, enthusiastic, caring and thoughtful. She made some lovely meals while I… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian is a very caring, gentle and friendly character, and was a pleasure to meet. Unfortunately his stay was cut short after 5 days, for important reasons, but in that time he contributed well to the household, worked alongside another Workaway volunteer to do familiar and new tasks in the woodland and garden, and helped with my dog, meals, and… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2022
Left by host (Gardening, cooking for the ...) for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian was with me for almost 8 weeks. He was super, very friendly, kind and hard-working. He was an asset to have around on every level. Lovely company, got on with anything he was asked to do. He got to make lots of new friends and was really engaged with groups and individuals, getting himself involved in walks and various social gatherings. He… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Gardening, cooking for the ...)
I was at Jacqui's for just over 7 weeks. It was an instant fit. I had a lovely little cottage to live in and Jacqui fed me very well with a huge variety of lovely food.
As for the work itself....an absolute pleasure. The jobs included gardening, taking care of the chickens, housework, walking the dogs, clearing up the shed etc. A big chunk of my… read more
As for the work itself....an absolute pleasure. The jobs included gardening, taking care of the chickens, housework, walking the dogs, clearing up the shed etc. A big chunk of my… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Dec 2021
Left by host (Beach life and helping out ...) for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian was a superb addition to our family. He certainly is not afraid of getting stuck in and was a big help on our house renovation project. He is an excellent communicator and is always thoughtful in his actions. Every evening he helped to tidy the house and clean kitchen after dinner which is so nice!! Ian was also extremely polite and well… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Beach life and helping out ...)
My 5 weeks at Paul and Janne's was an interesting experience. I was made to feel very welcome by the family and the food was excellent! The jobs were varied and I picked up some building knowledge too which was a bonus. The house is set in a beautiful location and if you're a keen surfer then this would be heaven for you! Clonakilty is also one of… read more
(Very good
)
12 Nov 2021
Left by host (Help with house restoration ...) for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian has spent 5 months here over the summer and autumn period. He is a very special guy and fitted in so well with the household and community. He threw himself into both work and play very wholeheartedly. He is very respectfull, open, cheerful, strong, capable, willing, focused, and always plans and thinks ahead. The work here was a combination… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Help with house restoration ...)
Well, where do I start?!...
I was at Catherine's for just over 5 months and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. From the moment I got there everything seemed to click and I felt instantly at home. I was fortunate to have arrived at the same time as two other wonderful workawayers (Camila and Antonio) and the three of us just hit it… read more
I was at Catherine's for just over 5 months and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. From the moment I got there everything seemed to click and I felt instantly at home. I was fortunate to have arrived at the same time as two other wonderful workawayers (Camila and Antonio) and the three of us just hit it… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Apr 2021
Left by host (Home help in West Cork, ...) for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian is an ideal workawayer. He's conscientious and hard working, enthusiastic, meticulous, and takes pride in his effort. He is also lovely company and a great convetsationalist, without being in anyway intrusive. Easy to feed, likes his time to himself, a very positive influence around the place. There will always be a welcome here for Ian.
(Excellent
)
24 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Home help in West Cork, ...)
I spent just over 3 weeks with Ciannait and it was a very positive experience. She has two lovely daughters (Julia and Emma) and we all had a good few laughs together. Ciannait is a very organised individual and I enjoyed working with her. She is meticulous and is always planning ahead so one job tends to 'flow' nicely into the next one. I was… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian spent 11 days with me helping me with gardening. He's a hard worker who takes pride in doing a good job, eager to learn new things, always showed good judgement and worked well independently. He was particularly careful about checking in with me as a job progressed to make sure he was doing things the way I wanted.
He's also a very… read more
He's also a very… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Help with a garden on the ...)
I was at Catherine's place for 10 days and it was quite an experience. The house and the surroundings are breathtaking. Catherine is a lovely woman with a warm heart and you can feel that as soon as you meet her. She made me feel very welcome indeed and also provided exceptional meals.
My main work duties were general gardening. I also got to… read more
My main work duties were general gardening. I also got to… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2020
Left by host (Help in a country home and ...) for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian came to us in early Aug. '20. We had communicated since Oct. '19 initially. He did workaway with us for 7 weeks. From his arrival it was clear that Ian is a very organised and disciplined guy. Immediately he was sorting out the house and gardens on a daily basis, everything in it's place and available when needed. He prefers to prepare and… read more
(Very good
)
1 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
(Help in a country home and ...)
From the moment Kevin collected me from Mullingar train station is was quite evident that we were going to get along well. Kevin is a very kind man with a big heart. He is also the first person who I’ve ever met who talks more than I do! Kevin has an enormous array of stories from his work as a tour guide, so if cultural exchange or extensive… read more
(Excellent
)
