Callum

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hiyi! I have been travelling for the last half year after quitting my job in oceanography and I'm currently in New Zealand for a few months staying with friends, before going to Canada in the new year to join my partner and find work there.

In the meantime I have been enjoying exploring and learning lots about the nature here, particularly the birds and plants, and have been getting out into the bush for hiking whenever I can. I'm keen to find and help out with interesting projects associated with rewilding and conservation, to keep learning about the issues affecting these, and something involving hands on work and picking up some practical skills would definitely be cool. My aim is to transition into a career in marine conservation, but my interests are broad and so I'm keen to learn about a variety of different projects . I am also an avid sailor, and have a lot of volunteer experience on various boats, and in my spare time I enjoy reading, films and board games! Looking forward to seeing what's out there to get stuck into!

Interests

Water sports

Vegetarian or vegan

Yoga / Wellness

Writing

Sustainability

Sailing / Boating

Politics / Social justice

Nature

Plant care

Mountain

Movies & TV

Music

History

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

Culture

Cooking & food

Camping

Books

Beach

Astronomy

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am interested in learning language and picking up new words and phrases, though I am a bit of a beginner, and enjoy discussions about differences in language and how language grows and evolves through our use and influences our lives.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

General Maintenance

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I have a background in geology and oceanography, and a love of the outdoors, which gives me a variety of skills ranging from mapping and data analysis, to fieldwork planning, mountaineering and offshore work. I also have a good eye for detail and identification, whether that be rocks, birds, or marine species! I have also volunteered with a few conservation and rewilding activities in the UK and in New Zealand and have gained some practical experience of different activities associated with these.

Age

28

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  mild animal hair and hay fever, but nothing antihistamines won't help with!

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  Special dietary requirements