Alex & May

United Kingdom
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Description
We are a couple who both work in the sustainability sector in the UK - Alex (30) helps businesses and infrastructure projects reduce their carbon impact, and May (26) works for a charity in sustainable food and farming.
We are both extremely hard working and together have practical experience in gardening, ecology, general handiwork and woodwork, are familiar with permaculture and natural building - and would love to learn more! We also love hiking, drawing, cooking, exploring new places and cultures, and not afraid of getting our hands dirty! We have previously loved workaways in Portugal, Thailand and India where we built wattle and dorb buildings, stone barns, taught English, worked on an organic permaculture farm and did lots of general DIY and clearance.
We are currently 3.5 months into a 6-month trip around Asia and Eastern Europe and would love the opportunity to get involved in a community project while also learning about Georgian culture.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Sustainability
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Farming
Hiking
Gardening
Events & social
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Culture
Charity work
Camping
Carpentry
Books
Beach
Adventure sports
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Able to help others learn English, and we are keen to improve our French and basics of the country we are in.
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Teaching
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
- DIY
- Gardening
- Woodwork
- Cooking
- Childcare
- Environment and Sustainability
- Communications/ Marketing
Age
30 & 27
What else ...
We love to play games (both active games/ sports and board games), get to know other people and hear about their life experiences, and also form new friendships.
We are always up for trying new things, learning new skills and having a laugh.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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9 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Alex & May) for host (Come and join us in an ...)

We had an interesting time with Eran in the former Kibbutz - accomodation was great, with a nice hammock to lie in and a lovely shared kitchen (with well stocked fridge!) to cook meals with other volunteers in our free time and we also learnt a little about bee keeping.
The work didnt quite meet our expectations - for example, we mainly spent our… read more

(Neutral )

22 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer (Alex & May) for host (Help at our farm stay in ...)

We cannot recommend the homestead enough. Lika, her lovely family and Kurt are incredibly warm and welcoming, making you feel immediately at home and part of the family. The place itself is beautiful, the work exchange is rewarding and fair and the food is exceptional (lots of different fresh cooked options and plenty of them, all truly… read more

(Excellent )

14 Jun 2023

Left by host (Help at our farm stay in ...) for Workawayer (Alex & May)

Alex and May were a joy to have with us. They were self starters, hard and conscientious workers and generally a pleasure to be around. We had more than a few good laughs over wine and dinner. We are all very happy they volunteered with us. The quality of their work on the projects they took on is excellent.

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