Adam

Travel information

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Description

Whether it's labour in exchange for a roof over my head, or a more intimate cultural/family exchange, I'm your man!

I’m passionate, friendly, and have a zest for life! I'm a Canadian traveler🇨🇦 excited to explore and share. I love to hear a story, or share one of my own. I love to laugh. I'm finally fulfilling my dream of doing a WHV in australia that I originally planned 10 years ago!

I like to take my time and I enjoy the routine that working provides while I'm visiting. I'm excited to experience the unique traditions, landscapes, and daily rhythms of your corner of the world.

I like to keep tidy, I clean as I cook like my grandma taught me!

About me:

I grew up in a farming community in the Boreal forest of Northern Saskatchewan, Canada, with a love for the outdoors. I've travelled and worked in 8 Canadian provinces, meeting a diverse array of exceptional people along the way!

I'm inspired by my experiences out of my comfort zone, and am eagerly launching myself into my first work and travel experience abroad.

I’m looking forward to meeting new people, learning new skills, and contributing to your projects while exploring the beautiful landscapes of Australia!

Interests

Beach

Nature

Outdoor activities

Fitness

Sustainability

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Team sports

Plant care

Languages

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

Drawing & painting

Culture

Cooking & food

Books

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
Excited to spend time practicing my french or teaching it to beginners! My experience is specifically with the Québecois dialect of french, including cultural information, history, and development.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Languages

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

House sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Helping around the house

Teaching

More details about your skills

Bachelors of Science: Biological Sciences and Psychology.

Apart from years of customer service (waiter, cashier, summer camp), I have a background in garden maintenance, general construction, and many other odd jobs. I've also taught grades 1-12 in Canadian schools over the last 3 years!

Some of my Handy Skills:

Construction: Painting, sanding, caulking, insolating, building, sawing, deep cleaning.

Plant and Garden Work: Pruning bushes, vines, and trees. Digging, tilling, planting, weeding, picking, spraying, fertilizing, cutting grass, plant care, animal care.

School and technical: Tutoring, Child Care, Organising, tutoring, project planning and development, presentations, record keeping, computer work, light photography and video editing.

Some of my Experiences:

• Property Maintenance & Light Construction: Managed a lakeside property for a retired couple, handling irrigation repairs, planting, pruning, and yard work. Also contributed to painting, insulating, caulking, and infrastructure projects over two other summers.

• Viticulture & Agriculture: Worked 4 months maintaining vines, caring for chickens, installing fencing, and installing garden beds.

• Forestry: Conducted wildlife surveys and trail clearing (experience with light equipment) during multiple summers, honing my attention to detail and physical endurance.

Age

27

What else ...

I love playing cards, boardgames, family and party games (: I grew up playing Cribbage, Dominos, Sequence, Tuck, and I love to play any games!

Beaches, building sadcastles, swimming, forts. My inner child still runs strong and free.

Foraging (berries, mushrooms, plants, seafood) , Rock Collecting (fossicking in Australian Lingo!) and Lapidary, Ecology, Plant and Animal Care, Hiking, Fishing, History

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No, and I have an adventurous palate!