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Description
I am looking to found a not for profit that specialises in environmental restoration.
I want to design a portable tool that can be used to desalinate and collect fresh water.
I plan to use this tool in combination with gardening technologies to create food and plant trees in a scalable way while transforming barren land into arable space.
Depending on what skills you can offer I may put you to good use!Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am very well travelled and would love to share my many experiences with you.
I speak German, English, and French.
I love to garden, cook, do yoga, and bike.
I have studied in many countries and like to share knowledge and experience in this respect.
I also like games and generally am a people person.Help
I am looking for some help in a not-profit start up that I want to found.
I am starting an environmental start-up and would like some help with various activities and someone to be a sounding board for my ideas.
**Personal traits of an applicant
Ideally, I would take someone who is interested in Vienna and who I can share some nice spots in the city.
I would like someone who is relaxed who enjoys my company and the company of dogs as I have two small ones at home.
Help with walking dogs and gardening could be appreciated, but it is not a part of the core project itself.
I would like it for my workawayer to be tidy, but you do not need to do "chores" per se.
**Technical needs (any one of the following may be helpful, or maybe you have others you think could be an asset)
-an engineering background (or similar) to help design a desalination box ( a portable plastic double chamber tool to manually add salt water and take out fresh water) - the idea is to create an affordable and scalable product
-an understanding of evaporation and condensation to provide input on how to design such a tool
-can reach out to manufacturing companies to design a prototype for this product and receive price quotes
-a website builder
-someone to do research on governments that offer subsidies within the field of environmental re-greening or new greening activities
-someone to do research on where or how to purchase land across the world (or receive for free in exchange for conversion into arable space)
-an understanding of the use of water efficient greenhouses to be used "on the ground" once rollout of projects occurs
-an understanding (or interest to learn) about different types of trees that would thrive in the chosen climates of projects
I would expect 3-4 hours a day at a minimum, but no more than 5 hours per day.Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
English is my mother tongue. I am fluent in german and speak some french. I love conversation an learning new things and making new people.Accommodation
Apartment: private bedroom, large terrasse with great view and lots of plants, close to Vienna centre
I have a comfortable spare bed in a share space that you can use.
My flat is well equipped and central.
I am a great cook and can provide all meals.What else ...
Close to main station in Vienna, walking distance to all amenities and sites.
I can also lend you a bike to see the city.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have a good internet connection. If you want to work full time while helping me on my project then I would be happy to have you!
Can possibly accept pets
If they get along with my dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback
He was helpful and very knowledgeable about plants and gardening.
Also nice and generally fun to be around. :)
He helped me with multiple administrative tasks for my eco project including market research and also helped around the flat with chores and watching the dogs.
It was a nice experience for us both and I would recommend to host… read more