Brogan

Travel information

I am currently

Description

I'm passionate about social change – particularly interested in initiatives which explore more sustainable and interconnected ways of being. I'm a deeply curious person. I decided to join Workaway primarily to meet spiritually like-minded people with different backgrounds and experiences whilst lending my labour to something productive – something greater than myself. In summary, I wish to discover opportunities for cultivating strong connections to nature and to others :)

Interests

Van life

Sustainability

Self development

Movies & TV

Fashion or beauty

Politics / Social justice

Events & social

Culture

Charity work

Writing

Music

Photography

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Books

Art & design

Water sports

Yoga / Wellness

Team sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Mountain

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Beach

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I have a very basic understanding of Spanish. I'd be interested in developing this further. I have some experience teaching English to children as part of a previous volunteering programme in Laos.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Gardening

Animal Care

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

First and foremost I'm a researcher – I have a PhD in social design. My work explores alternative modes of being which challenge traditional–capitalist ways of thinking/acting. Practices such as fostering communities/facilitating dialogue/developing social systems are practical features of my work. Although for my day job I work as a strategy and process manager for a fire safety organisation in the construction industry in the UK. I'd say my main 'skill' which tracks across these different vocations is my ability to listen, and work with what I hear and observe in the people I work with. In terms of more technical/tangible skills I'm physically strong and healthy, I have experience with power tools and basic construction techniques (cementing/carpentry/mechanical servicing/plastering/painting etc). I'm eager to learn and apply myself in any way that is useful to the programme that I apply for.

Age

29

What else ...

I enjoy the gym. I regularly hike and wildcamp. I enjoy water-based activities such as paddle boarding and kayaking. I know a few decent card games. I practice meditation regularly. I enjoy reading and deeper conversation. I'm a competent individual in the sense that I can clean and cook/embrace responsibility in a community environment.

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