Martin

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Sport ; fishing ; hiking ; adventures, etc.

Description

Hello, I am Martin, from France. I worked as a professional for a few years after I graduated uni, then realized I didn't want to spent that much time sitting in front of a computer for my late 20's. So, I decided to apply for a working holiday visa and here I am in Canada since September 2024!

I am into outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, camping, etc. One of the main reasons I came to Canada is fishing - this is a lifelong passion of mine and the availability of fishing influences where I seek workaways! I am also a keen trail runner and in Canada have already participated in two trail races, and volunteered at another.

I take pride in my work and am enthusiastic about learning new skills, especially if this involves being outside and working with my hands. Once I am clear about my instructions, I can work independently without direction. I can also work well in a team; for the winter of 2024/25 I worked in a hostel in a small and close team who all lived together, where communication was very important.

I enjoy the exchange that workaway provides where I get to help people out in exchange for local knowledge, plenty of time to explore the area, and more often than not delicious food! I enjoy meeting new people and sharing good conversations, but I also appreciate my quiet time.

I am interested in doing work with my hands, and learning from people who have skills to pass on. I also want to keep improving my English, and as a native French speaker I can also be of help in an environment where people are wanting to improve their French, or need a bilingual person for things like customer facing roles.

Also, I have my own vehicle.

Interests

Water sports

Languages

Camping

Books

Winter sports

Mountain

Events & social

Outdoor activities

Nature

Hiking

Culture

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Helping around the house

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

House sitting

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

Since coming to Canada, I've done a lot of work in hospitality, volunteering in hostels. This has involved cleaning, front desk, making coffee, and minor repairs and maintenance. I am comfortable driving quad bikes. As a teenager, I worked on poultry farms and corn farms. At another workaway, I helped to renovate a sauna: removing the old wood and cutting, sanding, and protecting the new wood to reinstall it.

Age

28

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Latex

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  Special dietary requirements