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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Brazil - from Apr 2024 until Jun 2024 View all
Description
I'm currently backpacking around South America and while I'm doing this I'd like to put my skills to good use and help communities and maybe pick up some new skills along the way, I genuinely enjoy meeting new people and learning all about them and helping wherever I can
Interests
GardeningPolitics / Social justiceWater sportsTechnologyCyclingYoga / WellnessTeam sportsSustainabilitySelf developmentPlant carePhotographyOutdoor activitiesNatureMovies & TVMountainLanguagesHitchhikingHistoryHikingFitness
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I have a 160hr certification from TEFL in teaching English as a foreign language, while it is not something I have done in practice I would love to get some experience in this field. I am also learning Spanish, I am not very advanced but would enjoy the opportunity to progress.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
I'm very friendly and enjoy dealing with people, I have a good work ethic and will put a lot of effort into whatever task I'm given. I worked as an electrician and ran my own company in England for many years and before that I worked as a general labourer for builders so I picked up bits and pieces there that would be helpful in construction and maintenance
Age
35
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
1 Apr 2024
Left by host (Assist me in teaching English ...) for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Having Benjamin during the lessons was absolutely great! Students really enjoyed learning about other culture and improving their English! Juan and I had a wonderfull time with him listening to all his experiences around the world. I think Benjamin will be a great teacher and I highly recommend hosting him.
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
(Assist me in teaching English ...)
I really enjoyed my time in Itá Ibaté, being able to sit in on lessons and even take some lessons was such a good experience for me, I came away from it feeling like I had learnt a lot and that I had much more confidence going forward as an English teacher. Lucia and Juan were really friendly and helpful and I really enjoyed their company. I also… read more
(Excellent
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18 Mar 2024
Left by host (Help with natural building at ...) for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Having Benjamin for a few days was great a very easy going person he likes to work enjoy life and you can have great conversation. Highly recommend. Hope he come back for more surf!
(Excellent
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15 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
(Help with natural building at ...)
I really enjoyed my stay with Ivan, he was good company and gave me some great tips for surfing, as my stay was a short one I didn't get to go surfing with him as much as we'd both have liked but he was very hospitable with food and introducing me to friends, I enjoyed the work and hopefully will be able to come back in the future to see how it… read more
(Excellent
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15 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
(Come and help us with ...)
I had a fantastic time here, Bart and Esther were both lovely company and excellent hosts, they really looked after both me and the other workawayer staying and made us feel at home. The work was enjoyable and in our spare time there was plenty to do and bikes available to ride into town and around the local area. I really enjoyed my time here and… read more
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2024
Left by host (Assist me in teaching English ...) for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Having Benjamin during the lessons was absolutely great! Students really enjoyed learning about other culture and improving their English! Juan and I had a wonderfull time with him listening to all his experiences around the world. I think Benjamin will be a great teacher and I highly recommend hosting him.
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
(Assist me in teaching English ...)
I really enjoyed my time in Itá Ibaté, being able to sit in on lessons and even take some lessons was such a good experience for me, I came away from it feeling like I had learnt a lot and that I had much more confidence going forward as an English teacher. Lucia and Juan were really friendly and helpful and I really enjoyed their company. I also… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2024
Left by host (Help with natural building at ...) for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Having Benjamin for a few days was great a very easy going person he likes to work enjoy life and you can have great conversation. Highly recommend. Hope he come back for more surf!
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
(Help with natural building at ...)
I really enjoyed my stay with Ivan, he was good company and gave me some great tips for surfing, as my stay was a short one I didn't get to go surfing with him as much as we'd both have liked but he was very hospitable with food and introducing me to friends, I enjoyed the work and hopefully will be able to come back in the future to see how it… read more
(Excellent
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15 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
(Come and help us with ...)
I had a fantastic time here, Bart and Esther were both lovely company and excellent hosts, they really looked after both me and the other workawayer staying and made us feel at home. The work was enjoyable and in our spare time there was plenty to do and bikes available to ride into town and around the local area. I really enjoyed my time here and… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Feb 2024
Left by host (Come to my atelier-house and ...) for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben es una persona increíble, me ayudó muchísimo y tuvimos interesantes conversaciones. Desarmamos, trasladamos y rearmamos un mueble enorme de una casa a otra, a pesar del calor tremendo y los mosquitos. Ben sabe mucho de construcción y herramientas.. y de fútbol! Es una persona relajada, atenta y divertida. Participó en algunos asados argentinos… read more
(Excellent
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12 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
(Come to my atelier-house and ...)
I had a fantastic time staying with Gabi on my workaway, so much so that we both agreed to extend my stay for a little longer. I really enjoyed the work I did, learning all about tortoises and other animals and Gabi's company. I really appreciated her patience with my Spanish attempts (and the amount of english I was speaking) and that she… read more
(Excellent
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2 Feb 2024
Left by host (Sustainable construction of a ...) for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben stayed 2 weeks with us. He was kind, fun, and did all the tasks with dedication and care. He is learning spanish, but we speak english so the communication was always clear. We strongly recommend hosting him and spending time with him!
(Excellent
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28 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
(Sustainable construction of a ...)
I had a great two weeks working on this project and found it to be a really worthwhile project to be on, Noa and Christian were very helpful and did there best to organise everything with us and any problems that came up they took a lot of time and effort to try and fix, Christian was very good at explaining all the work to us and why things were… read more
(Excellent
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