Stepan

Czech Republic
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At home
My next destination:
Nepal - from Sep 2024 until Oct 2024
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Hello,

I am from Czechia, located in the heart of Europe, and I live in a small charming village near the capital city - Prague. My house works like a really small "self-sufficient" farm. We have sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and other animals😃. This year (from now, in two weeks) I am graduating from high-school and leaving to university, where I want to study law.

Even though I am only 19 years old, I have to say, I have travelled all around the world (Peru, USA, Vietnam, Laos, Mexico and all around Europe), so I got some experiences about the living abroad. Last year I have volunteered at ecological farm in France for one month (by the organisation WOOFING) and I really adored my stay there.

This year I want to visit some North-African country (mostly I would love to visit Marocco). My greatest motivation to undertake those journeys is to meet new people and to get to know new cultures of the countries. I also know that the people around those type of organisation are mostly friendly and helpful, so it is pleasure to work for them. Last but not least, I want to improve my French (which is currently on level B1) and perfect my English.

Overall I think I am quite a communicative person with his head still in the clouds, which is not afraid of almost anything 😃.

Thanks for reading it to the end
Languages
Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I want to improve in French. I can teach English children, but I have never done it.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Languages
Gardening
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
General Maintenance
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills
I can work on a field, with all type of animals or I am decent with computers. :D I live in a big farm house, so all the work around it is my thing.
Age
19
What else ...
I love almost all type of sport, however, all my life I have been playing football and lacrosse. I really like to cook, but all I can cook is czech traditional meals 😄. I like to read and watch movies.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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12 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Stepan) for host (Come and help our teachers by ...)

Living in Harim's community for 3 weeks was the best thing that could have happend to me in Marocco.

First things first, let's talk about our host, Harim. Originally, I was supposed to staye at another workaway, but it was cancelled just 2 days before my flight to Marocco. Luckily, I found this last-minute opportunity as a teacher at a language… read more school, therefore I immediately reached out. It didn't take even 10 minutes before I recieved a response from Harim that I can stay. He was really brief and to the point, so I didn't really had to ask what to do. I just had to pack my things and I head to Marocco. Every weekend, Harim prepared for us some trip around Marocco (I personnaly did the desert trip and Al Jadida trip), which were one of the greatest moments. Even though I sometimes didn't get what exactly was the trip about, Harim always managed to work everything out and organize the trip perfectly. For me it is a real mystery how he could manage everything - it is not easy to take care of 4 school and another 20 volunteers. In conclusion Harim is really hard-working, outgoing and kind person (albeit a bit confusing at times😄).

Another thing is the "working" part. I put there quotation marks because tasks (teaching) you are given are quite easy and sometimes it can get a lot interesting when you are teaching English to more advanced students. This allows you to start conversations about their culture, politics, life etc. In the morning, you primarily teach children, which can be from time to time exhausting. However, do not worry it's still simple. :)

Harim runs 4 schools and I had the honor of staying in three of them (Berrechid <3, Al Jadida, Casablanca). The accomodation is mostly appartments, where 5-7 people can comfortably fit with plenty of space. The appartments are clean and cozy. In Berrechid flat where I stayed the most, we received Marrocan national dishes for a lunch every working day. Because the appartmentss are in the city, there is always something to do in the evening or during your free time between the lessons such as drinking tea with locals, going to the gym or playing pool.

Overall, I believe my three-week trip couldn't have been better. For not that long period of time, I absorbed the local atmosphere and culture more than I could ever imagine. If you are seeking for some remarkable experience that you hope you would never forget this workaway is for YOU!

Thanks - Stepan

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