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Description
Hello everyone! I'm excited to announce that I've reopened my account on Workaway to host you again. After spending the past year in Australia completing my studies and research, I'm back and ready to welcome traveller. If you've noticed that my profile rating is low and I haven't responded to your messages, it's because I had deactivated my activity on this app.
I'm a 27-year-old full-time farmer and part-time researcher residing in Tapanuli, Sumatra, Indonesia. Currently, I live on my farm in a cozy little cabin that I'm proud to call my own. The farm is surrounded by rice fields and various crops like banana trees, coconut trees, and papayas. It's located 150 km away from Lake Toba and a 2-hour drive from Sibolga beach. My place is situated in a non-touristy area, amidst untouched forests, stunning natural landscapes, and the tranquility of farm life.
--At the moment, I don't have any specific projects here, but I'm always busy tending to my snack fruit garden, paddy field, and making improvements to the cabin.
--If you decide to visit, you'll likely have the opportunity to work on your own things while staying with me in the cabin. Although I don't expect you to work, there are some students who would greatly appreciate your time to practice their English or simply share your experiences.
--Due to the size of my cabin and cultural considerations, I can only accommodate one person, and regrettably, I cannot host women, as you'll be living with me in the cabin located in the paddy field.
If you're interested in exploring a farmstay experience, a small town, and a non-touristy area in the heart of the Sumatran rainforest, feel free to send me a message. I'm eagerly looking forward to hosting you here!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As an environmental researcher, I'm passionate about collaborating and sharing knowledge to protect our planet. I also hope we can connect together and feel like a close-knit community, rather than strangers. During your stay at my cabin house, you'll experience a sense of home and have access to everything you need to unwind and relax.
In addition to providing a comfortable stay, I offer opportunities for engaging in activities that promote a slower pace of life. You can indulge in nourishing meals, practice yoga and meditation, and embrace the tranquility of the surroundings. By staying with me, you'll also have the chance to immerse yourself in our rich traditional culture. Learn the art of planting rice paddy, explore our captivating snake fruit garden, partake in traditional ceremonies, savor our local cuisine, and marvel at the beauty of the natural landscapes that surround us.
Let's come together, collaborate, and make a positive impact on our environment while embracing the vibrant cultural heritage of the region.
Help
-Sharing and Informal Teaching:
I encourage you to share your knowledge and expertise, even if it's not in a formal teaching capacity. We can engage in casual discussions and exchange ideas to foster a learning environment.
-Farm Maintenance: Help with repairing and fixing any broken items, maintaining cleanliness in the farm area, and removing weeds.
-DIY and Building Projects:
If you happen to be an experienced carpenter, handyman, it would be fantastic to collaborate on DIY and building projects. However, please don't worry if you lack experience in this area. We can work on these projects together, learning and growing as we progress.
-Farm Stay Assistance (Optional):
Assisting with Rice Field Work: Depending on the season, your help may be required in the rice fields.
Engaging in Eco-Vegetable Gardening: Join me in tending to our eco-friendly vegetable garden, including tasks like composting, planting, and harvesting vegetables.
-Creating and Cooking Family Meals (Optional):
If you enjoy cooking, there is an opportunity for you to get creative and prepare family-style meals. This is entirely optional, and we can share the responsibility based on our preferences and culinary skills.
The goal is to create a collaborative and enriching experience where we can contribute, learn, and enjoy our time together.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Indonesian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
During your visit, you'll be staying with me in my TINY cabin house nestled amidst the rice fields. The accommodation offers a comfortable loft bed, a fan to keep you cool and a bathroom.
To ensure your well-being and satisfaction, I will provide three meals each day and drinking water. Additionally, you can help yourself to fresh coffee and tea at any time.
For your convenience and exploration of the surrounding area, I offer complimentary bicycles for you to use freely, you'll have the means to venture out and discover the beauty of the region at your own pace.
What else ...
One of my most significant and impactful endeavors is to educate the students and the community in my village about environmental issues, particularly the problem of plastic pollution, while also teaching English. It is my mission to provide knowledge and awareness to the students and engage in clean-up activities.
I sincerely hope that you can lend your support to all of these projects, as they are of great importance to me. By working together, we can bring these initiatives to life and make a tangible difference in our community.
As for the working hours, they can be tailored to suit your preferences. You have the freedom to adjust your work and rest schedule as you see fit. I do not expect you to be a full-time worker, but rather invite you to join me in a collaborative effort. You are welcome to supervise and guide me so that we can both contribute our best to the cause.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 2-3 hours a day, 3 days a week
Feedback (1)
Josselin's skills and helpful nature were evident right from the start. He assisted me immensely with fixing up the cabin, and I was truly impressed by his expertise… read more
Together we went to an amazing waterfall… read more
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Josselin's skills and helpful nature were evident right from the start. He assisted me immensely with fixing up the cabin, and I was truly impressed by his expertise… read more
Together we went to an amazing waterfall… read more
