AJ (Aaron John)

United States
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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Next month I'm off to Hawai'i where I hope to learn how to surf and spend a lot of time outdoors gaining more experience farming and with construction and exploring intentional communities in the area
My next destination:
Hawaii, United States - from Mar 2025 until Sep 2025
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Hello! My name is AJ, I'm from the northeast USA and have been living nomadically since 2022. The past few winters I have spent in New Hampshire, New York and Colorado working construction, using ice as my primary medium to build large scale ice castles with a crew of about 20 other builders.

I joined Workaway as a way to travel more authentically during the summer months by going off the beaten path, avoiding the tourist spots, meeting locals and experiencing the real culture of the place I'm in. Through my travels and work exchanges I hope to expand my understanding of myself and this world we live in.

Right now I am most interested in growing my construction skills so that one day I can hopefully make a career out of it. I consider myself pretty handy and can figure things out pretty quickly but I definitely need more practice and opportunities to learn more trades and collaborate with other creative minds to bring something beautiful to life.

I am also looking for collaborative experiences in other artistic and musical ways. I have played drums and percussion from a young age and nowadays spend most of my time on guitar. Though I still consider myself a beginner and am looking for guidance to becoming a better player and more well-rounded musician :) Art has always been a major part of my life and a practice that makes me feel more connected with myself and the world around me. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to paint a couple of murals for past hosts and am eager to add more to my portfolio!

Other pursuits that are important to me through my travels are deepening my relationship with nature through spending more time growing and preparing food, and building friendships in different places with people whose backgrounds are very different than my own. As of now I am only fluent in English but I have been curious about learning other languages for quite some time.

As a volunteer I believe I have much to offer. I always try to approach everything with an open mind. I am a team player and value clear and open communication. I can work effectively by myself or with others and am always excited to take initiative when I see the opportunity.

I am a big animal lover (cats especially) and enjoy many outdoor activities like hiking, climbing and slacklining. I wouldn't say I'm a thrill seeker but I am always down for a spontaneous adventure. Exploration is a desire woven deep in my soul and it's no surprise I've found a site like Workaway to help me pursue the life of my dreams!

Thank you so much for reading and for considering me as a guest in your home :)
Interests
Dancing
Performing arts
Sustainability
Hitchhiking
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Van life
Outdoor activities
Self development
Winter sports
Writing
Plant care
Pets
Photography
Movies & TV
Music
Hiking
Mountain
Farming
Culture
DIY & crafts
Books
Camping
Carpentry
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
I am happy to help people improve their English and would love to learn some other languages
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I have a fair bit of experience with hand tools and power tools. I'm comfortable working from ladders, on roofs, and carrying heavy objects. I have a strong ability for problem solving and attention to detail. I'm an attentive listener and eager to learn.
Age
26
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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22 Jul 2023

Left by host (Help with daily tasks around ...) for Workawayer ()

First of all, we want to thank Aaron for his great help. He accepted to cover a gap we had after the early leaving of another volunteer and not only he was willing to come and help, he really gave us a huge help. Aaron is amazig. From the first minute he helped us although we were really busy and could not tell him at all what we needed. It did… read more

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17 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with daily tasks around ...)

I only had a week to spend with Rosa and her family but it was a memorable one nonetheless! Camarasa is one of the prettiest places I’ve ever seen and I really enjoyed exploring around the town while taking the dogs on walks. I learned a lot about Catalonian history and culture and some interesting facts about geology and astronomy. Most of my… read more

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21 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with house renovation ...)

I had a wonderful stay with Michael, Aurelia and Charlie. I came for just under 2 weeks, which really wasn’t enough time but we still managed to do a lot! I got to learn about working with lime and some basic electrical things. I also helped with sanding and painting and had the opportunity to paint my second mural in their bathroom.

We always… read more

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18 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Aaron!! this friend is absolutely interesting, it is true that we lacked time to communicate or perhaps not, because only with his gratitude above all, the slow precision of his gestures, the harmony of his correct movements, he expressed his interior in a mathematical way, when in His head is all curved, surprising... thank you for your great… read more

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17 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Share your ideas, creativity ...)

I am so grateful for the week I spent staying with Pedro and Antonio. They were kind enough to take me in at the last minute and despite me not being able to speak Spanish. (I’m grateful for our friend Anna too who kindly translated for us the whole time so we could still learn about each other) They were so hospitable from the moment they picked… read more

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22 Jul 2023

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17 Jun 2023

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21 Jul 2023

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18 Jun 2023

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17 Jun 2023

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14 Jun 2023

Left by host (Natural building and ...) for Workawayer ()

Aaron stayed with us for a bit longer than a week.
It was lovely to have him here.
He is a genuine,gentle being who did connect well with my daughter, taking time to listen to her and get into real nice conversations. With her and me and the other people who we had over.
Aaron is always ready to help and I truly appreciate his way of working which… read more

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18 May 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Natural building and ...)

I had a great first Workaway experience staying with Sophie and Basi for a little over 1 week. I felt very welcomed from the beginning as she insisted I make myself at home and lent me several books to check out. I was very comfortable sleeping in the caravan. It was great to disconnect for a while and take in the beautiful scenery. My tasks… read more

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