Joshua

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Argentina
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Description
My name is Josh Friedman and I have been working the last 4 years in pursuit of two goals: 1) to live, teach, and travel on every continent before the age of 30; and meanwhile, 2) to learn how the world learns. Most of my professional background is in the Challenge Course industry, facilitating group challenge experiences to create space for others to learn about social dynamics, leadership, and healthy intrapersonal composition through emotional control, passion exploration, awareness and perspective taking, and creativity challenges. I have worked with children my whole life from tutoring as a 15 year old to working in a summer camp pretty much since then, in school districts and in classrooms. I studied Philosophy and Marketing as an undergrad, and am currently in the process of applying for grad school in neuro-learning programs, designed to connect the islands between what we are learning about the brain, and thus what it means for how we ought to create educational experiences for youth. I also have experience with couchsurfing.com, using that site to get around before I knew about this one. Let me learn with and from you, and I will be the hardest working and highest quality workawayer you'll ever meet!
Interests
Astronomy
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Writing
Sustainability
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Outdoor activities
Pets
Plant care
Mountain
Farming
Gardening
Hiking
History
Events & social
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts

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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Hebrew: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
Above all else, I am an educator, so my skills are mainly helping others to learn their own skills, but things I am comfortably proficient in: Hosting / Customer service, weeding / gardening, animal care, rock climbing, outdoor survival (camping), Teaching English as a Foreign Language, general maintenance / housework, Cooking, Building, and general computer / networking work. Some photoshop and video editing experience.
Age
33
What else ...
Love rock climbing, gardening, building, and I have lived, taught (english, philosophy, psychology, and group dynamics and team building facilitation) and traveled on 5 continents
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Minor seasonal allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  I have to keep a low-acid diet, which I am able to easily monitor on my own, the biggest loss being spicy food and chili peppers.

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6 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host (Simple life and creative ...)

We had an incredible stay with Miguel and Silvija at their growing growing organic farm. Every day was lived in flow with the world, taking up tasks and resting as needed. We dug up lots of potatoes, watered the beautiful terraces while taking in the big blue sky off the mountain slopes, hauled firewood, prepared for and cleaned up after dinner… read more

(Excellent )

10 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host (Get involved in a ...)

Good luck finding a more loving, welcoming, and enriching workaway experience than this one. I wont spoil anything with high expectations, just dont fret and never be afraid to ask a question, it will be answered instantly with no problem. For those looking for love and depth and beauty in real work on the ground, keep your eyes open and good luck… read more

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9 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host (Helping around the home in ...)

My first workaway experience with Susie and Cory was a dream. They are a lovely, warm, and friendly family who will do their best to make sure you have an amazing stay. I was a happy and satisfied "slave" as a Toby and Zoe refer to us helpers haha, and always enriched by the conversations at the end of the day and inspired by what they hope to do… read more

(Excellent )

9 Jan 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)

We feel very lucky to have had Josh stay at our house. His energy and enthusiasm shine through in everything he does. One of the main things we needed was someone to cook our evening meals and Josh is an excellent cook. We thoroughly enjoyed trying all of the interesting dishes he prepared for us during his stay. He also took on a rather laborious… read more

(Excellent )

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6 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host (Simple life and creative ...)

(Excellent )

10 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host (Get involved in a ...)

(Excellent )

9 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host (Helping around the home in ...)

(Excellent )

9 Jan 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)

(Excellent )

9 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host (Gardening and a little Maori ...)

Lionel and Rob are the wonderful hosts you always wish you had in any less-than-perfect situation. They are kind, funny, love to laugh and enjoy their life, and are full of adventures and stories to share! I learned a lot from Lionel about the hospitality industry and had a blast working in their beautiful garden. This last-minute solution was a… read more

(Excellent )

30 Dec 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)

Due to a change in travel plans of another volunteer we where meant to have, we were so lucky Josh was available to help us out for a couple of weeks and a bit. He was keen to learn every thing and do everything asked of him to perfection, I felt he did it better than I did. He help with the service of guest rooms and some gardening work. All… read more

(Excellent )

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