Dylan

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Description

Hi!
I am a 26 year old from the UK with a desire to see more of the world and have some new and exciting experiences. I've got plenty of hospitality experience, as well being a Taekwondo athlete and coach. I've done multiple volunteering trips through the European Solidarity Corps, which I've thoroughly enjoyed, and now I'm searching for my first workaway. Hobby wise I'm obsessed with music and sports like Formula 1, as well as getting outside and enjoying some scenery and fresh air

Interests

Blogging

Astronomy

Writing

Water sports

Technology

Team sports

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Plant care

Photography

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Movies & TV

Languages

History

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Events & social

Cycling

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Camping

Beach

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Korean: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I've always wanted to learn other languages but have found it difficult. I'm willing to try and learn. I do now possess a TEFL certification for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, so I should be capable of teaching English to others.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Teaching

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

I have had plenty of bartending experience over the past few years. I worked in a nightclub whilst at university for a year, bar-backed at a cocktail bar for a few months, and most recently worked in a cocktail bar in Leeds for over a year, involving intense shifts making lots of cocktails and other beverages. I also completed a EBS bartending course in Lisbon which has helped a lot with qualifications and knowledge

Alongside this, I've also been doing taekwondo for over a decade now. I've competed in the sport many times, and am currently a 3rd Dan black belt. I did a university degree in sports coaching to aid my taekwondo coaching. I am a registered coach at my club and have taken classes and coached in competitions. This also means I have a lot of experience at working with children, as many of the classes I've worked with are under 10's classes.

As previously mentioned, I did a university degree in sports coaching. As well as the experience at coaching different sports and working with people of all ages, I also had experience with extended writing assignments, including a 10,000 word dissertation.

Due to my autism, I can be very structured and organised which can be helpful. I have spreadsheets for myself for different interests, which means I have a lot of experience working Microsoft Excel.

I have attempted planting and growing flowers, herbs and vegetables at home over the last few years. I'm still fairly new to this but I'm working on it and enjoying it. Also my cooking skills are okay, I usually only cook for myself but I can get creative with it and I have had some experience cooking for groups in my other projects

I'm also very good at having expert knowledge in fairly useless things! I've always been quite good with my history, and this has spilled over into some of my special interests. I know far too much about music, film, formula 1 and football. So if any of these topics and relevant, then I'm your man!

Age

27

What else ...

I have Asperger's Syndrome (High Functioning Autism). I can talk about how this affects me and what can be done for both parties to work best when necessary. I does affect me but I'm also pretty determined to not be limited by it.

I have also have dyspraxia, this is mainly just a coordination disorder. It's got better over the years but my hand eye coordination is still not great, and my handwriting is quite bad as a result.

I love music and have an entire spreadsheet dedicated to ranking and rating the music I listen too, I have the same for film too, however if I have to pick between the two I usually pick Music.

I've loved formula 1 forever and know far too much about it. I watch every race. I watch IndyCar too, an American racing series. In addition to this I love football. I am a Manchester United fan, but this doesn't stop me from enjoying other football teams that are fun to watch.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Can't stand Mushrooms! I struggle with some meats too but this is easier to work around