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I am retired now from a life working in non for profits and IT . Today, my world is mostly about travel. I am an experienced Couchsurfer having hosted (or been hosted by) more than 200 people from all over the world. I totally enjoy people and many who have stayed with me return for visits and still maintain contact with me. I have also stayed with many folks all over the world and truly enjoy travel that has me connected to people.
In 2018-2024 I have completed 9 workaway experiences. All 5 star reviews and all so different and amazing: I have worked in Thakek, Laos, Tangier and Bangkok doing hostel/ hotel tasks such as a receptionist, barista and bartender; I helped mix clay and build structures at a Buddhist commune outside of Khon Kaen, Thailand, as well as shared cooking responsibilities for 35 people; and in Seoul, Ho Chi Minh, and Casablanca I taught English. (Please see my workaway references.) I look forward to more travel in 2025-2028
Meditator, philosopher, chill, open-minded, self-motivated and a team player. Well traveled and have stayed with couchsurfers, hostels, bnb’s, and hotels in over 75 countries. I have now set foot on all 7 continents as of 2023
My references attest to my hospitality and ability to make strangers quickly feel like friends and "at-home." I am an AirBNB host for over six years with a perfect 5 star hospitality track record. I am interested in work experiences in almost any part of the world. I care about the quality impression a business needs to make on its guests.Interessengebiete
GebirgeMusikPolitik & SozialesHeimwerken & DIYGartenarbeitenBücherGärtnernFilm & FernsehenTechnikHaustiereEvents & SoziallebenDarstellende KünsteSelbstentwicklungOutdoor-AktivitätenNaturKochen & BackenWandernKulturKaritative ArbeitenStrandGesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Bereiche, die mich interessieren oder in denen ich anderen etwas beibringen kann
Interessiert mich:
Ökoprojekte
Kunstprojekte
Bereits etwas Erfahrung vorhanden
Gartenarbeiten
Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Tourismus / Gastgewerbe
Karitative Arbeit
Sprachen
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Unterrichten
Betreuung von Tieren
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I am able to meet and greet guests, room cleaning and maintenance, courteously resolve guest issues, pet sitting, gardening, know Microsoft Office products, reservation system software (quick learner of any software system), tour guide, process improvement consultant, non-profit consultant (See my LinkedIn profile for more). PADI Advanced Diver and diving since 1986. Bartending skills are still there from my many years as a barkeep.
I am very willing to learn skilled trades. Don't get me wrong... I can handle a hammer and nails. But willing to learn/do masonry, mosaic, ceramic. I spent two college summers doing lawn cutting, landscaping and gardening at a very large private sanctuary. I have been a meditator for many years and recently completed Vipassana 10 day meditative training. I have started to recommit to yoga for health and well-being. Happy to commit from 2-8 weeks to my host's needs and to represent their business in the best possible way.
Meditator, philosopher, chill, open-minded, self-motivated, team player.Alter
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My passport lists me as Vincent, but I am Jim to all my friends. Happy to share my personal profiles on AirBNB (I have been a "Superhost" for all of the three years I have been hosting) and on Couchsurfing to add to my references as being a great host.
I taught high school for two years before becoming a State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have skills working with families and children as well as with clinical patients who have emotional and behavioral challenges. I easily mix and get along with young and older folks.Etwas mehr Information
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Great communication skills, always eager to help around, it was genuinely a pleasure to know a great man like Jim.
I would whole-heartily recommend anyone to host Jim and I hope we'd meet again some time in the future.
Thanks again Jim!
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Great communication skills, always eager to help around, it was genuinely a pleasure to know a great man like Jim.
I would whole-heartily recommend anyone to host Jim and I hope we'd meet again some time in the future.
Thanks again Jim!
He is a very kind person, very smart and caring. He came with us with warm heart, he shares all experience to our students here, we have been learning too much new things from him, a person with vast knowledge and experience.
He take care students as his children, always ask students about lesson,… read more
I have never regreat a single moment he was with us. One of our best volunteer so far. He always went an extra mile for… read more