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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Gardening in Devon, a retreat in Somerset, building in Aberystwyth, animal sanctuary in Scotland, Shrewsbury, a budhist retreat in Somerset and Melbourne and at animal rescues in Australia and N Z.
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Hi, I am a 57 year old non smoking vegan, but very young at heart.
I used to do a lot of travelling in my youth and I would like to do more now that I am free from responsibilty and debt again. I have two fantastic kids who are now grown up and living their own lives, so I have quit my job of 25 years (bus driving) and am willing to travel anywhere to make a positive difference to somebody's life and the planet, as a vegan volunteer I will consider all kinds of work except where it involves harming or using animals against their will.
I am fit and healthy and have no health conditions.
Although not qualified, I have a lot of experience of general D.I.Y. maintenance and will give anything a go.Interests
Self developmentLanguagesHikingSustainabilityWritingVegetarian or veganVan lifeNaturePerforming artsOutdoor activitiesMusicMovies & TVFitnessDrawing & paintingDIY & craftsCooking & foodCharity workCampingBooksAdventure sports
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Native English speaker Trying to improve my French Learning a bit of German Started to learn a bit of Japanese as my son now lives in Japan.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity WorkArt ProjectsEco ProjectsTeachingAnimal CareLife at a FarmstayHelping with Computers/ InternetSome knowledge of:
GardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsGeneral MaintenanceHospitality/TourismHelping around the houseBeing an elderly companionBabysitting and creative playAble to teach about:
LanguagesMore details about your skills
I am a very experienced driver with a full PCV licence
I enjoy cooking and can competently prepare meals for individuals or groups. (Vegan of course)
I have a lot of maintenance/repair experience of basic carpentry, plumbing and some electrical work.
Recently been hedge-laying, wood splitting and cladding a log cabin at off-grid locations.Age
58
What else ...
I enjoy writing, I have started writing some books I have had in my head for years.
Also some poetry.
I used to draw a lot in my youth, especially animation, but haven't done that for a long time.
I like games and quizzes
Love sports like tennis/badminton.
I have been volunteering some weekends on an animal rescue sanctuary for the past year,
I have also been a volunteer at two kibbutzim in Israel when I was younger.Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
Vegan
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I stayed here for just over a month and really enjoyed it. Lynne is a brilliant host and the accomodation and food provided were lovely. I managed to get a lot of work done but I wish I could have stayed longer to finish other tasks, maybe next time. The dogs, camels, sheep and other animals were absolutely gorgeous and i… read more
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I stayed here for just over a month and really enjoyed it. Lynne is a brilliant host and the accomodation and food provided were lovely. I managed to get a lot of work done but I wish I could have stayed longer to finish other tasks, maybe next time. The dogs, camels, sheep and other animals were absolutely gorgeous and i… read more
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I will miss everyone and would visit and work here again if I am in the area with time to spare.
Such a lovely person
Paul helped me immensely with jobs I didn't have the skills for from fencing, plumbing etc to teaching new skills to my other two workawayers, as well as myself
Paul shared knowledge which enlightened us on being a vegan
The meals we shared were absolutely delicious, we didn't miss… read more
This was the beginning of my Workaway journey and I learned so much in just a short time. Great to meet Tess, Alex, Mike and all the other friends and family that Tessa introduced me to. I will… read more