Conor

aus: Irland

Konto Typ
Einzelperson
Reiseziele
Brunei, Frankreich, Indien, Indonesien, Irland, Kambodscha, Kanada, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal ... more
Brunei, Frankreich, Indien, Indonesien, Irland, Kambodscha, Kanada, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Peru, Philippinen, Thailand, USA, Vietnam
Reisezeit
01.12.2019 - 31.08.2020
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Mein Status
unterwegs auf Reisen
Beschreibung
I'm a good-humoured and enthusiastic fellow, who genuinely enjoys new experiences and getting to know new people. I strive to be patient, reliable, and kind in my dealings with others and see a lot of value in a hard days' work.

I grew up in Ireland, and have also lived and worked in the UK, France, and Canada. I have travelled extensively throughout South-east Asia and India, and very much appreciate the culture of that part of the world.

I have been using Workaway on and off for three years, on projects relating to animal welfare, permaculture, community development, volunteer coordinating, and more. I have found it an incredible addition to my travelling experience, introducing me to places and people I never would have come across otherwise.

After several years of travel, I am planning to return to study, in September 2020, towards a masters' degree in Ecology and Conservation. I would love to spend as much of that time surrounded by nature and learning from eco-friendly projects as possible.
Bereiche, die mich interessieren oder in denen ich anderen etwas beibringen kann
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung
Seniorenbetreuung
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Ökoprojekte
Hausarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Tourismus / Gastgewerbe
Karitative Arbeit
Sprachpraxis
Kunstprojekte
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Unterrichten
Was könntest du arbeiten?
CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION
When I am in Ireland, I interact daily with farm animals and school-aged children as an Education Guide on a charitable, pedagogical farm. I am comfortable working with children, designing and implementing educational programs, and leading tour groups of any age. The role has also familiarised me with basic animal maintenance, such as grooming and feeding, of cows, sheep, chickens, horses and donkeys, and pigs, and the basics of food farming. In the past, I have also coached preschool soccer camps.

FARMING AND DIY
I spent 2017 living and working on a farm the south of France. I worked daily with horses, arable (wheat and lavender) farmland, and construction of fences and stables, and also maintained a small vegetable garden. I spent most of the year renovating an old farmhouse, and learned a lot about construction and DIY. In addition, many of the projects that I have volunteered on in the past have included elements of property maintenance, gardening, and construction.

ANIMAL CARE
I have completed a three-month internship in a Canadian wildlife rehabilitation centre working with orphaned and injured mammals. During this internship a learned how to treat and care for a variety of different animal (raccoons, coyotes, deer, etc) with diverse needs. I also have experience feeding and caring for farm animals, and spent one month working with rescued cats and dogs with the Humane Animal Society, India, in 2016.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
I studied Biological Sciences in the UK and spent two years as a committee member for my university’s Ecology and Conservation Society, which has equipped me with a good working knowledge of biology and a variety of organisational and administrative skills.

MINDFULNESS
I have an interest in yoga and meditation, and recently spent six months living in an ashram in Quebec. I have also completed a basic 200 hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, India, and sat several ten-day silent meditation retreats.

LANGUAGES
I am a native English speaker, speak intermediate French, and have a few words of Irish.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
I have several years experience in the service industry and am happy dealing with visitors or customers. I am comfortable managing phones and emails, checking in guests, and interacting with the general public. I am fit and healthy, and am very willing to pick up new skills.
Gesprochene Sprachen
English: Fließend
French: Fließend
Alter
29
Nationalität
Irish
Etwas mehr Information
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- Führerschein
- Allergien
- Spezielle Ernährung

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18.10.2016

Vom Workawayer (Conor) für Host für (Help around the centre and ...)

We spent two weeks working on the farm sanctuary, situated outside of the city. We stayed in a cottage near the farm, and as we were the first volunteers to stay there, our first two days were spent cleaning and stocking it up. We also met the other, city-based volunteers and visited the city rescue centre. At the end of the second day we moved… read more into the cottage, and spent most of the rest of our time helping with construction, digging, and helping to feed and de-tick the dogs.

The farm is a lovely place, and the passion that the founder, Mini has for the project is infectious! She is informed, articulate, charming, and considerate. She answered all of the questions about animals and animal rights in India that I've been asking since I arrived (like: what are the regulations in place? and just who owns all those cows??). In fact, one of the highlights of our stay was the time spent with her in the first few days! She had a lot to do in the city after that, but dropped out occasionally and checked in regularly over the phone to make sure we had everything we needed.

The work was physical and and long (8am-5pm most days), but I got the sense that that was mainly because we'd arrived at a busy time. The most rewarding time was that spent working with the dogs, which I would have enjoyed more of! In any case, most of them roamed freely around the farm and we were still able to get to know them quite well.

For us, the accommodation was ideal. We'd been travelling for a while and really appreciated having our own kitchen and space for a bit! The area was remote, without much to do nearby, but by the time we'd got home and cooked most evenings we were almost ready for bed anyway. I'd imagine longer-term volunteers could easily make arrangements to visit Coimbatore or nearby Ooty and Coonoor on days off.

One issue we did have was with communication. The permanent care-takers on the farm are a lovely guy called Mani and his wife. They were very kind and good-natured, laughing a lot and cooking us lunch every day, but they did not really speak any English (and we can't speak Tamil!). This became a bit frustrating by the end, as it made it difficult for us to ask why we were doing something, check if we were doing it right, make suggestions, or find out more about the dogs.

Despite that, our experience was overall a positive one! Mini's energy, the characters of the dogs, and the little cottage of our own will be remembered warmly. There seemed to always be new plans for the farm, centre, and volunteer programme, and we hope to have the chance to visit in the future and see how it's developed!

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10.10.2016

vom Host (Help around the centre and ...) für Workawayer (Conor)

It was wonderful to have Conor and Virginie with us - an energetic twosome who made a huge difference to our sanctuary by their presence and hard work. We appreciate everything you did for us! Many thanks and hope you can come back again!

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31.05.2016

Vom Workawayer (Conor) für Host für (Volunteer at our school to ...)

We spent two weeks here and really learned a lot. The work was mainly planning and teaching free language classes for kids and adults. The most common classes were English and French, and we helped with both. I had limited teaching experience before, but found teaching English a very different experience- both challenging and very… read more

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24.05.2016

vom Host (Hotels & Horses in Vang ...) für Workawayer (Conor)

Conor and Virgine great to have around, always helpful and willing to put their best into any task around! Thanks again for staying with us!

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20.03.2016

Vom Workawayer (Conor) für Host für (Hotels & Horses in Vang ...)

We spent a wonderful two weeks working with Rachel. Rachel, Sarah, and Ms Jin are lovely people; always helpful, interested, and interesting! The Lao staff are always eager to practice some English and to ask how you're enjoying Vang Vieng,

Our first week was spent looking after the café while the manager was on vacation. The work was fairly… read more

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08.04.2016

vom Host (Come and join our New ...) für Workawayer (Conor)

Thank you for the feedback and description of our location and its wildlife which we agree with entirely. We are also grateful for the contribution you made to our project. --TEXT REDACTED--

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28.02.2016

Vom Workawayer (Conor) für Host für (Come and join our New ...)

Firstly, apologies for the delay in leaving feedback!

David has lived an incredible life all over the world, from South Africa to Russia to Malaysia and beyond. He has carved a home from the jungle with, it often seems, little more than his bare hands. He is well-travelled and well-read, and more than forthcoming with stories and… read more

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07.03.2016

vom Host für Workawayer (Conor)

Thank you guys so much for the great memories and hard work that we shared.
Conor and Virginie were wonderful helpers and became great friends. Conor's constant smile and easy going personality along with his eagerness to help with any work presented him makes him a valuable addition to any team. Virgine learned quickly and was a great help in… read more

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28.02.2016

Vom Workawayer (Conor) für Host für (Away from the city lights, ...)

Our two weeks on the farm was wonderful. Dawn and her family were incredibly warm and inclusive. Her kids are hilarious (especially the youngest, Zeek)!

We would get up at six and work all morning. Our work included cooking, pulling plants out of ponds, putting up fences, and clearing trails through the woodland. The work was varied and… read more

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28.02.2016

Vom Workawayer (Conor) für Host für (Help out in a recently opened ...)

We spent a lovely two weeks working here. The work included gardening, digging, light construction, and helping/socialising with the guests. We were also encouraged to get involved with projects we were interested in, and we worked on a waste management/recycling system.

The local staff were very sweet and the Dutch managers were great fun!… read more

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09.12.2015

vom Host für Workawayer (Conor)

Conor and Virginie are very delightful persons! They both have an incredibly positive attitude and enjoy sharing their energy with the place and people surrounding them. They were never afraid neither unhappy with any job given.
Creating value, being helpful and able to fulfill their jobs with great care and enjoyment at same time, Conor and… read more

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20.11.2015

Vom Workawayer (Conor) für Host für (Learn about bamboo ...)

We spent one month working with Lucas, and the experience was incredible. The location is beautiful, the ideals behind the place are noble, and the people (both volunteers and staff) were very positive and welcoming.

The work we did mainly involved guest relations (checking in and out, dealing with queries, or just mingling to make sure… read more

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