Matt

United Kingdom
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South African born and bred (Johannesburg) but moved to the UK about 16 years ago in order to satisfy my love of travel and experience all that the world has to offer. I love learning about other cultures and seeing new places. I have travelled extensively over the past 10 years especially and have been lucky enough to have visited some of the world's most beautiful places.

My full-time job is caregiving to a gentleman with a spinal injury (paraplegic) and I work on a 3 weeks on 3 weeks off basis. During my 3 weeks off I either travel to new places for a holiday or volunteer in various locations. So far I have volunteered at a yoga retreat centre in Hawai'i, a Hare Krishna temple in central France, a Buddhist retreat centre in the UK, at private homes in Wales and Cumbria and also in Poland teaching English. Thanks to volunteering I have experience in kitchen assistance, cooking, mowing lawns, weeding, planting, painting, hedging and walking and feeding many different kinds of furry friends.

I don't smoke and I don't drink either. I am a qualified yoga teacher and breath coach too and would be happy to offer my services gratis to my hosts should they so desire.

Thanks for checking my profile! :)
Interests
Charity work
Astronomy
Sustainability
Pets
Gardening
Self development
Fitness
Vegetarian or vegan
Outdoor activities
Books
Animals
Politics / Social justice
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Farming
Culture
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I can help with learning English.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I have volunteered at a Hare Krishna community in central France, a Buddhist retreat centre in the UK, a treehouse community in a Costa Rican rainforest, a yoga retreat in Ibiza and Hawai'i and assisted a elderly couple in Wales. During my time as a volunteer I have cooked, cleaned, taught yoga, painted, mowed lawns, planted plants, pulled weeds, drilled holes, and filled holes.

I have an excellent grasp of the English language but can also speak a small amount of Afrikaans. I am very well educated, having attended one of South Africa's finest boarding schools and have a loving family who have taught me decency and respect.

I currently manage the Facebook page for the Self-Realization Fellowship's Lay Disciple Intentional Community who are interested in building communities around the world based on Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings so I am interested in learning what I can from other communities and passing that information on in order to help make the dream a reality.
Age
47
What else ...
I have a lot of knowledge on healthy eating and living which I love sharing with others.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Not that I know of.
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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6 Feb 2023

Left by host (Help me with some outdoor ...) for Workawayer (Matt)

It was a delight to have Matt as a workawayer and I would wholly recommend him to other hosts. Matt was a great help working on the land and at the house. He helped build a natural pond by moving large stones and created the design. He also completed general gardening work and cleared the stream. Matt was a great help doing general housework and… read more

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3 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Matt) for host (Help me with some outdoor ...)

Originally I was staying with another Workaway host nearby to Derek but it wasn't what I was looking for. Fortunately I found Derek who was only 5 miles away from my original host. I am very grateful that I found him when I did. Derek is a lovely guy who cares deeply about others and who also happens to live in a little piece of paradise. A… read more

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17 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Matt) for host (House sit our lovely home and ...)

What an absolute JOY it was to stay here! I loved everything about my time at Fiona and Stephen's lovely house. Fiona is the living embodiment of compassion for animals. She has so many interesting stories to tell and an astounding memory I must add. Both Stephen and Fiona make you feel so welcome. Like a part of the family as soon as I arrived. I… read more

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15 Mar 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Matt)

Matt, my goodness... what a fantastic experience it was to host Matt. I could mention numerous things that Matt accomplished during his stay with us, all of them with commitment, passion and care, however, I would just like to say that if you are lucky enough to host this guy, you will find it a pleasure from start to finish. Truly a super person… read more

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23 Feb 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Matt)

Sadly Matt only came to us for a short period of time as we would have liked him to have stayed longer. He was extremely easy to get on with and picked up the dogs routine fast. He worked very hard and we had no cause for complaint at all.
We would welcome him back.

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2 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer (Matt) for host (Come and help look after ...)

Liz's place was just what I was looking for. A chance to get away from the madness of a big city and also get my dog fix which has been sadly missing in my life for many years. Liz is a super interesting person who is understandably also very busy with her work commitments. I loved all the dogs and cats that call this their home and am missing… read more

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6 Feb 2023

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3 Feb 2023

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17 Mar 2022

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15 Mar 2022

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23 Feb 2022

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2 Jan 2022

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5 Jan 2022

Left by host (Bhakti Yoga Eco village ...) for Workawayer (Matt)

Matt is a gentleman, he is enthusiastic, positive, interesting, and caring . We recommend him and will be happy to have him back.

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30 Jul 2020

Left by Workawayer (Matt) for host (Bhakti Yoga Eco village ...)

Like with most places you visit for the 1st time, I felt some anxiety about visiting a Hare Krishna community. Any anxiety I had disappeared within 15 minutes of arriving here. This little piece of paradise in the middle of France offers one a chance to not only escape the madness we are currently living in but also to experience a different way… read more

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18 Nov 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Matt)

It was great knowing Matt!
He had interesting conversations
With kids, teens and adults helping them to speak English more fluently.
Matt it’s very open to cultural exchange and experience.
He was always on time ready to share his knowledge and experience with all of us.

Thank you Matt!

We hope to meet again!

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16 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Matt) for host (Teach and help to develop ...)

Kasia was very helpful with my arrival and also dealt with any issues quickly. The house is in a lovely area of Poland and I enjoyed exploring the town and surrounding areas. I also went to Warsaw which is easy to get to. The best part about the experience were the students who I helped with their English skills. All of them are lovely people and… read more

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24 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (Matt) for host (Come and share some magic in ...)

Both Ian and Mandy are such lovely people for starters. They are very accommodating and hospitable and made sure I was comfortable. Their gorgeous cottage is located in a beautiful part of Wales and outdoor enthusiasts will find this place to be ideal for exploring the surroundings. The local village is quaint and friendly and offers all the… read more

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