George

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Looking for a project in accordance with a United Nations Development goal (https://sdgs.un.org/goals).

Description

(Open to all kinds of opportunities in mid to late August! Please contact me directly as I will be free between 16 and 31 August).

Hello!

I have completed my Masters at Bath University in International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action, and am looking for volunteering opportunities to teach English, do gardening and exchange cultures amongst many other hidden talents I have! I am currently working for the government in the Migration/Border Security field.

I am a physically fit man who is willing to be involved in any kinds of projects where I can both learn about and help others where they need it. I have much experience in looking after, where I have worked in schools, I currently manage 2 children's football teams and have helped run a local youth group for 5 years to name a few things!


My travelling experiences!

Originally from Oxford, I moved to Wales around 15 years ago and since very young, I have been able to travel all other the world. Places I have been include Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, India, China, America and all around Europe! My thirst and desire to travel/work has brought me to Workaway, where I would love to spend working on an inspirational, interesting project or working with a family. I would love to share the experiences I have had so far travelling with a host, and I hope to learn many things about different cultures!

I am a native English speaker and can speak some Welsh! I am currently learning Spanish and French, and with Workaway I am hoping to further enhance my language skills. Developing my language skills will really help me in my future career pathway, because I aspire to work abroad for an NGO such as UNICEF or British Red Cross.

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/george-pinnell-243084152


EXTRA INFORMATION - My hobbies and interests

1) Football - Football manager and referee, Monmouthshire (2008-present):
• Qualified as ‘Junior Football Leader’, currently managing a Non-Selective Under 11s and 13s team;
• Efficiently organised tournaments for over 500 children to play in on a number of systems,
• Achieved status of the youngest official in South Wales, highlighting my ability to learn quickly alongside playing and coaching.
2) Travelling - 3-months volunteering for International Citizens Service, a UK government-funded programme (ICS):
• Raised over £800 for the charity Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) through pub quizzes and sponsored activities,
• Supposed to be working in Zambia for 3 months, which was postponed due to the Covid-19 situation.
3) History - Member of the Caldicot Historical & Archaeological Society (2015-2016):
• Presented talks about local history, solving numerous historiographical contentions and the impact of internal migration on the local vicinity,
• Pioneered numerous projects, encouraging many young people to express an interest in History.
4) Walking/Hiking - Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards (2013-2015):
• Inspired by my ambition to help my community and environment, this enabled me to build my confidence from my expeditions, volunteering, physical and learning a new skill in all 3 awards,
• Improved communication and team-working skills through navigating across rough terrain, overcoming obstacles I was faced with.
5) Politics - Monmouthshire County Council (2012-2016):
• Qualified as a voluntary ‘Youth Worker’ and Level 1 swimming teacher, helping to manage a local youth club and swimming club,
• Completed 600 hours of voluntary work and uploaded it onto ‘Gwirvol’.

Please feel free to contact me either on my Workaway account or on my email address g.pinnell20@gmail.com. My phone number is 07737 799477.

Thanks!
George :)

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Welsh: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
French: 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.

Find a language buddy

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Charity Work

Languages

---

Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

---

Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Teaching

More details about your skills

Teaching English
Looking after children and animals
Sport
Gardening
Building
Cleaning
Vast knowledge of History and Politics
Language skills

Age

27

What else ...

I will be travelling via plane rather than car, and therefore if your host home is far away from the airport, I would like instructions on how to get to your house :)

Some more information

• 

  Smoker

• 

  Driver's licence

• 

  Allergies

• 

  Special dietary requirements