David

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Activities i am interested in:

I live in Belgium, can host & show people around Gent or Antwerp. Travelling Europe, mainly Italy for summer. Eco/agro-tourism, permaculture, language & skill exchange, prospecting properties.

Description

Hello,

I'm David from Belgium, probably the wettest country in Europe! Obviously I developed quite the affection for the Mediterranean, not only the climate but also the people are warmer and interesting.

I love nature and being outside, in the tranquil forest, serene mountains or basically anywhere outdoors. Not to say I don't like cities and culture, I do especially like culinary experiences.

My reason for travelling with WorkAway is the ability for amazing experiences while both helping people and reducing travel expenses for extended vacations.

Convinced I'd like to move to Italy at some point in my life I'd like to discover and prospect as much of the country as possible.

Open to new experiences of all kinds, though good cooperation require some basic agreements (e.g. privacy & personal time).

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Catalan: Beginner
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
È il mio terzo anno di studare italiano e vorrei conoscere nuove persone che possano aiuta mi a imparare l'italiano.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Animal Care

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Some knowledge of:  

Languages

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Eco Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I studied Biology and Agro-Biotechnology and I've worked many jobs over the years at universities and NGOs. As such I have a decent amount of theoretical knowledge on plants and animals with insight into ecological and farm design.

Recently I was Lab Manager for the University of Antwerp at the Faculty of Heritage, Department of Conservation & Restoration (Art). A bit out of my comfort zone, but an interesting job nonetheless.

I've been Private-Tutoring science to high school students as a side-job occasionally for several years now. Mostly Chemistry, Biology but also English and some other topics.

I've completed an online Permaculture Design Course and I'd love to build up more practical skills, as such eco/agro-tourism are my main interests for a volunteering experience.

Age

41

What else ...

As a disclaimer, I hope the following information is useful to some:
Status: Single
Children: No
Orientation: Straight
Religion: Pantheist
Politics: Apolitical
Astrology: Aquarius
Intelligence Quotient: 136
Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator: INTJ-A
Medical Conditions: Neurodivergent

Basically, I'm a reasonably smart, respectable but also helpful and enjoyable person; however I can be very direct and sometimes seem confused. I appreciate similar directness and respectful communication.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No, or I don't know yet.

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  Special dietary requirements
  No