Derek

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Poland - from Jun 2024 until Jun 2024
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Description
Hello
My name is Derek,
I have a passion for painting, gardening, hiking, reading, cooking, and travel. I am fascinated by other cultures also meeting new people and hearing their stories, so I am very excited at the opportunity to travel. I never want to stop learning and creating, so I cant wait to see what this next adventure holds. Looking forward to new kinds of places, work, and experiences.
Interests
Sustainability
Nature
Music
Languages
History
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Drawing & painting
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cooking & food
Books
Art & design
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Polish: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Gardening
Animal Care
More details about your skills
I work at an urban rooftop garden to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. In addition we strategize new ways for composting.

I am very knowledegable of polish cuisine, and intermediate in polish language.

I have lived in Spain and can communicate well in Spanish.

I thrive around animals, in nature, or trying new recipes.

I am reliable, patient, and hardworking.

I am quick learner and love to take on new skills.
Age
22
What else ...
I am originally from Pennsylvania and love the nature there. I graduated from The Cooper Union in New York City. In the fall I will be entering the Peace Corps in Senegal for Agriculture.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
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20 Jul 2022

Left by host (Help straw bale gardening, ...) for Workawayer (Derek)

Derek stayed almost a month with us and it was a pleasure having him. He learned a lot, milking the goats, caring for all animals, horses, goats, ducks, chickens, guinea fowl and of course he really bonded with Bayley. Cutting vegetation, making hay, building a roof were some of the tasks he did together with Nina our other workawayer also from… read more

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6 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Derek) for host (Help straw bale gardening, ...)

Bon, I stayed one month with Robert and Tanja, and they were the best hosts one could ask for. They live in Arens de Lledo, a delightful village tucked away on the border between Catalonia and Aragon. There is a lot to explore including the bar, haircut parlor, and small streets, which can be seen by bike or during a walk with the sweetest dog,… read more

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6 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Derek) for host (Help on a organic fruit farm ...)

I have had an amazing experience with Jan Ove. He is very knowledgable about farming, cider making, Norway, and many other topics, I learned a lot. This was my first workaway, and it could not have been better. Plenty of different tasks to work on around the farm, as well as animals. The cat Lucy would hang out in my room and this was very… read more

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