Chad & Brenda

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Hello from Greece!
We’re Chad and Brenda, a friendly, reliable Canadian couple (plus our two sweet cats, Molly and Diego) currently living in the Pylos region of the Peloponnese. We’re seeking meaningful Workaway opportunities where we can contribute our skills, connect with good people, and experience life in new places.

Chad is a youthful and energetic journeyman carpenter and general contractor who thrives on hands-on work. He’s experienced in home renovation, construction, and general maintenance, and is always happy to lend a hand with building, repairs, or creative projects. His passion is carpentry and building.

Brenda is a writer, and certified herbalist. She works as a digital nomad and brings a deep love of nature, plants, creativity, and animals. She’s passionate about natural living, and teaching natural medicine making.

We’re both easygoing, practical, respectful, and value good communication and mutual kindness. We enjoy simple living, local food, time in nature, and spending time creating community. Our cats, Molly and Diego, are well-traveled, calm, and clean, and adapt easily to new places. They are used to being around other animals, including dogs.

We’re especially interested in opportunities that involve:
• Gardening, permaculture
• Animal care
• Herbalism, holistic healing
• Cooking, preserving, foraging
• Renovation and building projects
• General maintenance

We are open and willing to take on different tasks, and are responsible and hard-working. Chad is the muscle of the team, and Brenda is the brains! Thus Chad does the heavy-lifting and Brenda does the lighter-maintence tasks and teaching.

Thank you for considering us. We’d love to hear from you and learn more about your place!

Interests

Technology

Events & social

Sustainability

Movies & TV

Performing arts

Beach

Camping

Dancing

Pets

Self development

Farming

Plant care

History

DIY & crafts

Books

Art & design

Photography

Languages

Gardening

Cooking & food

Blogging

Writing

Drawing & painting

Carpentry

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Languages

Languages spoken
Sign language (American): Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Greek: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I love learning new languages and would happily teach English and Sign Language. I can help practice speaking Italian.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Languages

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

Being an elderly companion

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Teaching

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

More details about your skills

Between the two of us, we bring a strong mix of practical, creative, and holistic skills, and we genuinely enjoy pitching in wherever we’re needed.

Chad has 35 years of experience as a general contractor, with hands-on expertise in:
• Carpentry and woodworking
• Plumbing, electrical, and irrigation systems
• Concrete and masonry - including stone walls
• Operating heavy machinery (excavator, tractor, skid steer, front loader)
• Olive harvesting (from last season here in Greece)
• Holding a commercial truck license from Canada
• Experience with eco-farm management

He’s resourceful, reliable, and happiest with tools in hand. (Language-wise, he’s a proud one-language Canadian, but he makes up for it with a great work ethic and good humor.)

Brenda is a writer, novelist, and certified herbalist & holistic health coach, with a deep love for nature, plants, and meaningful living. Her skills include:
• Writing, editing, and creative content
• Advanced technology skills & graphic design
• Herbal medicine making (tinctures, teas, salves, etc.)
• Gardening, foraging, and preserving
• Homesteading and animal care
• Cooking wholesome, seasonal meals
• Visual art, knitting, and handmade crafts
• Grew up on a farm with chickens, horses, and other animals
• 12+ years of homeschooling experience
• 20+ years of Yoga (including teaching) and Reiki master

Languages:
Brenda speaks English, fluent Italian, conversational Spanish, and Greek, and is fluent in Sign Language (ASL).

Age

49 & 56

What else ...

We love playing games of all kinds, including board games, card games, and the occasional video game night. Brenda is a lifelong bookworm and always has a stack of novels on the go. Chad has been playing baseball since he was five and still enjoys a good game of catch. We both enjoy swimming, hiking, and spending time outdoors, especially when exploring new places or hanging out with animals. We also enjoy cozy evenings with music, good conversation, or a round of cards with new friends.

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
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