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My name is Rajith - I am originally from Sri Lanka, and living in Australia for about 8 years, and work as a researcher at the University of Melbourne. I am also a watercolour artist in my spare time. I live in St Kilda by myself. I consider myself quite adventurous and active. I go camping / hiking quite often, and regularly go bouldering (indoors). I always love a "project" - for example I built my campervan by myself!
My next project is moving house! And this is the project that I need help with. You may wonder... "why that is a project?!" Well...my apartment's spare room does not have any inbuilt storage. So I want to build a wardrobe, and desk-setup, complete with a Murphy bed. So I thought I will combine that with moving and offer it on workaway. Let's have a chat and figure out what we can do together! In return, I offer you accommodation (internet and utilities included, of course), and will offer some meals.
(Don't need help with the actual bulk of the move - I've hired movers for that)
Rough timeline for the stay is from 10th November to the 3rd of December. (Can accommodate earlier dates).
I have got extensive hosting experience on couchsurfing, you can check my references on there :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Interests
Technology
Van life
Vegetarian or vegan
Politics / Social justice
LGBTQ
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Languages
Drawing & painting
Animals
Hiking
Camping
Beach
Cycling
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will be able to live few minutes walking distance to St Kilda (both the current apartment and the new one), Melbourne's most popular city Beach. I am always happy to help you discover Melbourne as well! I've lived here for 5+ years.
Help
My next project is moving house! And this is the project that I need help with. You may wonder... "why that is a project?!" Well...my new apartment's spare room does not have any inbuilt storage. So I want to build a wardrobe, and desk-setup, complete with a Murphy bed. So I thought I will combine that with moving and offer it on workaway. Let's have a chat and figure out what we can do together! In return, I offer you accommodation (internet and utilities included, of course), and will offer some meals.
(Don't need help with the actual bulk of the move - I've hired movers for that)
Rough timeline for the stay is from 10th November to the 3rd of December. (Can accommodate earlier dates).
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Sinhalese: Fluent
Arabic: Beginner
German: Beginner
Hindi: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am happy to learn / exchange any of the language combinations that's on my profile.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be in a separate room on a double sized sofa bed (This might change slightly with the move - but I will always provide you with suitable sleeping arrangements in consultation with you). I am happy to share our food with you. (Note: mine is a vegan household. So please don't bring non vegan food).
If you are two people, and do not want to share a bed, I can set up the other sofa bed, but it is in the living room.
I will provide meals as follows:
All food will be vegan. Other dietary preferences can be easily provided for.
Everyday: Breakfast
On half work days (2-3 hours of work): Breakfast + Lunch OR Dinner
On full work (5 hour days): Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Breakfasts: Ingredients provided: oats, soymilk, fruit, dried fruit, nuts etc.
Lunches (shared): I will provide ingredients (and cook together when it's practical) OR have ingredients for sandwiches OR previous night's dinner leftovers
Dinners (shared): I will provide ingredients and cook together. Simple meals like rice and curry, pasta, lasagne, etc. Usually we'll have leftovers from dinner to have for the next day's lunch.
Bonus:
- I bake sweet treats often - when I do , I love to share it with my guests!
What else ...
St Kilda beach is walking distance. Luna Park and multiple theatres, cafes in walking distance. Trams to the city are a few minutes walk.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I am happy for you to work on your digital nomad stuff in your spare time. I have hi speed internet. When I am not home, you are also welcome to use my work from home setup (monitor / stand-up desk etc.)
Space for parking camper vans
There is free street parking around where I live. Unfortunately this is the most I can offer, as I myself have a campervan that's using my parking space.
Can possibly accept pets
Can host a well behaved doggo. (Any other pet - let me know!)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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