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Allo, my name is Ilija, (pronounced il-ee-ya) I am a Carpenter/ joiner by profession. I am from the UK as that is where I was born and raised. My biggest motivation right now is to take myself on a adventure to understand/explore my mind and body and the amazing Planet I live on.
Interests
PetsHistoryGardeningEvents & socialCampingAstronomyPlant careOutdoor activitiesMusicSustainabilitySelf developmentVan lifeYoga / WellnessVegetarian or veganNatureMountainLanguagesHikingFitnessFarming
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Serbian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Hospitality/TourismArt ProjectsTeachingSome knowledge of:
GardeningLife at a FarmstayEco ProjectsHelping around the houseAnimal CareLanguagesAble to teach about:
DIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceCreating/ Cooking family mealsMore details about your skills
The skills I have.
I would say I am a pro-active person, I am quite happy at giving anything a try, therefore I have acquired some useful life skills, which I believe I can apply well when volunteering. I like to doing things/making things, whether it's cooking, cleaning, painting, building, or making hostel beds to garden beds I am happy to do most things.
I am a qualified carpenter and spent 5 years in the trade. I would like to say I am practical with my hands. I have used my skills for other workaway hosts by building and constructing windows, doors, bookcases and more out of wood. All of which I have enjoyed doing. Power tools are something I really like working with. I would be happy doing a range of manual jobs like, Gardening, digging, painting, plastering, cooking, and anything else. I enjoy very much living off grid and like most of all to be surrounded by nature. I believe I show a strong interest and enthusiasm for anything I do. I am also very sociable and like to have a laugh. I have been learning spanish whilst travelling in Latin America and have a grip of the language. But I would not say I can speak Spanish fluently yet. But I am an enthusiastic speaker.
I have done bar work before, and have good people skills. I am a confident person who likes both time to himself and to be social. I love having conversations with people and feel very comfortable in social environments.
Where I feel I can be most of use, is applying my skills and knowledge for a off grid community in nature. Where I can apply my self to construct, maintain, and help somewhere with good ambitions grow.
I am very interested in exploring new opportunities for volunteering and hope to try a little of everything.Age
28
What else ...
Things I do in my spare time, I like to exercise, (handstand, calisthenics) listen to music, play guitar, immerse myself in nature, stargaze, juggle, hiking, swimming, partying birdwatching, drawing, practise Spanish and make furniture.
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Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
!No Carne para Mi! I am Vegetarian.
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Ilija is an incredibly skill-full carpenter who worked independently and efficiently on all his projects (shelving units, lockers, bunk beds, black boards, etc.) completing them to an immaculate standard. He is a perfectionist and takes true pride in his work - genuinely wanting it to be of… read more
Betty and Julian are really lovely people and I felt so at home living with them. They were really enthusiastic to make sure I enjoyed the work and my stay with them.
This volunteering was the first one were I contributed money towards my stay.. but the… read more
We worked helping develop his… read more
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Ilija is an incredibly skill-full carpenter who worked independently and efficiently on all his projects (shelving units, lockers, bunk beds, black boards, etc.) completing them to an immaculate standard. He is a perfectionist and takes true pride in his work - genuinely wanting it to be of… read more
Betty and Julian are really lovely people and I felt so at home living with them. They were really enthusiastic to make sure I enjoyed the work and my stay with them.
This volunteering was the first one were I contributed money towards my stay.. but the… read more
We worked helping develop his… read more
Their Farm is mainly focuses on growing flowers, veggies medicinal plants and collecting seeds and knowlage for future development. Most of the… read more
After a stunning drive, up the hills of the Hopland valley to arrive at the very unique gates of the farm, I felt immediately very welcomed by the beauty of the location. With the many lines of fruit trees, the charming statues and interesting objects dotted around the farm.… read more
The communication with Jahel, made things very easy right at the very start.
My enitial impression the second I arrived here left me thinking I was going to enjoy my time there. The farm is very beautiful, the placement of the Casitas, garden, kitchen and main area is… read more
I learnt what matters to me most in life, friendship, generosity, health, love and nature. This place showed me that. Praises to my good friends… read more
Espero verte la próxima vez.
El trabajo estaba bien… read more