Colin

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  • Travel information

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    Canada - from Jul 2025 until Aug 2025
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  • Description

    Hi! I'm Colin, originally from Nottingham, UK.

    I’ve always been passionate about nature and the outdoors and I'm eager to gain new skills, friendships and experiences working with you on your current projects. I'm particularly interested in learning and improving skills in d.i.y, animal care, gardening, and learning about self-sufficiency.

    Immediately before workaway, i worked for myself for over 3 years as a gardener and landscaper. This helped me improve my organisational skills, discipline, and responsibility, and brought me into contact with many different people.
    Before this, I studied horticulture at university, and worked in retail, hospitality, and at an addiction recovery centre, where I've honed my customer service and people skills.
    Voluntary placements at a city farm and community allotments have also occupied my time.

    In my free time i enjoy reading and drawing, but i also like to explore new places by foot and by bicycle. i also have interests in meditation, yoga, and the natural world.

    Conscientious and introverted i like some quiet time, but i also enjoy other people's company, engaging in conversation, and working with others towards a common goal.

    If you want to know any more about me, please ask :)

  • Interests

    Photography
    Farming
    Books
    Outdoor activities
    Astronomy
    Self development
    History
    Plant care
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Gardening
    Camping
    Cycling
    Animals
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
    I can help teach English

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    DIY and building projects
    Being an elderly companion
    General Maintenance
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Life at a Farmstay
    Eco Projects
    Helping around the house
    Animal Care
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Helping with Computers/ Internet
    Languages

    Some knowledge of:  

    Gardening
  • More details about your skills

    • Gardening - weeding, hedgecutting, lawnmowing, garden clearance, plant ID, vegetable gardening
    • Landscaping - Labouring, fence construction, polytunnel construction
    • Animal care - mucking out, feeding animals, herding animals
    • House work - I used to live on my own so i'm very familiar with all house work
    • Retail/hospitality - people skills, team work

  • Age

    44

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    • Smoker

    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies

    • Special dietary requirements
      None

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