Georgy

From: Austria

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Finland
Travel dates
06/09/2020 - 07/12/2020
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My status
At home
Building technician with farming background, dedicated to sports, physical work and crafts. On a journey to find purpose. Living in Austria and Finland.
Description
I am an 25 year old civil engineering technician (Bautechniker) living in Austria and Finland, and a member of workaway for 4 years already.

I grew up on the countryside on an organic farm, the youngest of five children
Ever since I remember I helped my parents in the agribusiness which provided me with a strong work ethic.

Education:
Diploma of the Higher Technical College of Construction Engineering (Higher Vocational Education, ISCED level 5)

Work-experience:
I worked for a while in the field of commercial residential construction , operating for a big European company called Strabag in Vienna as a “Bautechniker” (site engineer/construction site manager)

Volunteering experience:
3 longer trips while using workaway
- 8 months in Australia-New Zealand
- 8 months in Finland
- 8 months in Portugal-Morroco-Tanzania- Sri Lanka-Thailand

I had my first volunteering/workaway experience in 2016, since then I used workaway on and off, doing more then 15 different volunteering commitments.

In Austria the army service is a duty and I served 8 months in the Military

I would describe myself as physically very fit person who is used to hard work and I take my responsibilities serious.

I am an open minded person interested in other countries and cultures.

Contact me for more information.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Teaching
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills
I have knowledge in wood work, concrete jobs, basic constructional design, scaffolding, painting, gardening, fencing, carpentry, joinery.

- handling power tools
- cutting trees, making firewood
- very good with animals
- familiar with working on farms/forest
- worked in the tourist sector (guide)
- very basic sailing yacht knowledge
- licensed PADI open water diver
- basic carpenter skills
- physically very fit/ able to do hard labor

I have a driving license for tractor and car. I am also used to drive motorbike , ATV (Quad) and snowmobiles.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Finnish: Beginner
Age
25
Nationality
Österreich (Austria)
What else ...
Other feedback:

seasonal work, Finland, 10 weeks (2018)

Certificate of employment
Mr Georg Frank has worked for Kamisak as a dog sled guide in Ivalo and Kakslauttanen area.
He was responsible guiding day tours as well as multi day day husky tours.
He was also taking care of dogs including feeding, maintenance, and repair work in the kennels.
Mr Frank carried out his duties very well. He represented himself effectively and was easy to work with. He
showed initiative and had good team-working skills. He has also good and friedly attitude towards animals.
I can recommend him for a similar position.
Ivalo, Finland 29.04.2019
Mika Nylund
General Manager
Kamisak Oy
Rovaniementie 915
99800 Ivalo, Finland
tel. 050 570 7871
info@kamisak.com
www.kamisak.com

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Feedback from New Zealand, an Natural Horsemanship ranch, South Head of Auckland
volunteering commitment for 13 weeks (2016):

To Whom it may concern:
We were delighted to have Georg stay with us for three months whilst he was on holiday in
New Zealand. He quickly integrated into our household and made a positive contribution in
many areas.
In particular, George helped us extensively with building and renovations around our 37acre
property. In this field he demonstrates great initiative and loves to work. He is very practical
and handy with all types of power tools. He has a commonsense approach to construction
principles that flow from his civil and construction engineering background. We found Georg
a wonderful role model to others, he is physically very fit, exceptionally strong and his energy
is boundless.
Being bought up on a farm Georg is very comfortable being around animals and particularly
good with our herd of 20 horses. Almost every day he would bring them in and walk them on
a track for 5 – 8 kilometers.
We had a number of people staying at the same time Georg was here and he worked very well
with everyone. He was actively social and would take lead roles when that was requested.
We wish Geog well in everything he does. We would have him back here again any time.
Regards
Rosemary Wyndham-Jones
470 Wilson Road, RD1, Nr Helensville, Auckland.
info@dunelakeslodge.co.nz
00 64 94 20 20 40
www.dunelakeslodge.co.nz

To Whom it may Concern:
George Frank is an ideal employee of any kind because of his education, experience, work
ethic, character, and positive outlook. His gifts as a co-worker make the workplace more
productive and benefit its culture and his co-workers on a daily basis.
In his work period at Dune Lakes Lodge George worked outdoors with the horses including
moving them regularly through the paddocks, ground driving them on the exercise track,
and feeding out haylage to them from round bales. When it was necessary for someone to
get up and out the door at 0530 for early feeding because of our schedule, George was
there.
He was a key worker in the renovation of our large horse barn into a fresh and sparkling
event center with upmarket self-catering rooms, kitchen, toilet and shower block, and
outdoor wood-fired pizza and coffee cafe with its own deck. This work included custom
framing and lining of the barn and guest rooms, and then sanding and painting the walls all
the way from the floor to the open ceiling via a 3-story rolling scaffold. The cafe was
created out of collaborative original outdoor design and construction.
He is a degreed civil engineer who willingly gets his hands dirty applying his knowledge to
the daily practical needs in such projects. He took the initiative to visualise and complete
projects and then take the steps necessary to finish it well, from a retaining wall and
earthen bank supporting the toilet and shower block to the fine sanding and spray painting
of the interior finish coat on the great room wall in the event center.
On and off the clock George has a smile that is always ready for others, and a sincere
interest in his social interactions with them. Not only was he an important and integral
member of our team during his stay at Dune Lakes Lodge, he was welcome in our social
circles and our lives.
The short of it is, he will be missed, and we hope he comes back soon. I offer my highest
recommendation for Mr. George Frank.
Best Regards,
Rob Pliskin
Rob Pliskin, MSSA, LSW
EAGALA Dual Certified Advanced Professional
Equine Pathfinders Foundation
www.equinepathfinders.org.nz
www.eagala.org
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Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

Photos

I spent 21 days on a 10.5m sailingyacht, togehter with 4 other people, although we spent only 4 days cruising itself

I very much enjoy being around/working with animals, and I have a natural confidence towards them

Volunteering in a guest house in Portugal, for me Surfing for the first time

self done patio with natural stone blocks in Sri Lanka

I worked for 10 weeks in Lapland/Finland as a huskysafari guide, partly under very extreme conditions, we had -37 °C and beyond.

(photography was taken by one of my clients during overnight tour in March 2019) I spent the winter season in one of the Europe most northern parts with extreme temperatures (-37 degrees and beyond) with a multinational team. The company I worked for, has over 200 Sibirian huskys, and I started completely from the beginning, with zero experience

working on the cattle crush, "Alloura" Angus Stud, NSW Australia

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moving the sheep

we built and painted this bunk bed rooms, completely without blueprints

during my longest volunteer experience so far: 13 weeks on a natural horsemanship ranch in New Zealand

building a pizza shack with my Italian college in January 2017

having fun with the kids form the horsecamp, at the Dune Lakes Lodge/ New Zealand (me on the horse)

Assisting leading a big building project in Vienna. June 2017- July 2018

Together with a friend I cycled from Vienna to Moscow in 22days.

during my time in the Austrian Army on a armed mission to secure the Austrian border (Spring 2016)

Feedback

14/10/2020

Left by host (Help Our Large Family in ...) for Workawayer (Georg)

I am very late in leaving my feedback as the year has been a crazy one. Georg and his partner Annie came to stay with us over Christmas 2019 and they were a delight to have. They got straight in without hesitation, helping with anything that was needed. I have a busy household and sometimes it can be tough (power outages, no hot water) but they… read more

(Excellent )

17/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Help Our Large Family in ...)

Claire hosted me and Anni for three weeks during Christmas in her home in the suburbs of Arusha.

We assisted her with daily tasks and spent a lot of time with her 6 lively children.
For example we took turns in cooking, were washing dishes, and watched over the children if Clair had to go to town or simply played with them.
On the property they… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2020

Left by host (Paid volunteer for dog lovers ...) for Workawayer (Georg)

Sorry delay reply due to days were confusing in Covid crazy world !
Hi George ! Now I would feed back !
George came back and helping us as 2nd times with girlfriend Annie .
I love their kind personality so much !
He is so nice young healthy man :)
Love my dogs cats and very positive to do anything! I had many smile during spend dinner cause he is… read more

(Excellent )

28/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Paid volunteer for dog lovers ...)

The week with Natsuko’s and her furry family went over very fast.
Like my Girlfriend Anni I enjoyed my stay very much. We got clear instructions and could work together with Jodie, another volunteer. Everything was well organized, the host has a full-time job and you must work independently, but Natsuko is always available on her phone. It was… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2020

Left by host (Come help us in artisan ...) for Workawayer (Georg)

George is the one of the great helpers we had. Responsible and polite. Very hardworking. Have experience in volunteering and buildings/ repairs. And also good educated guy who can talk with different people and make everyone feel comfortable.
Sometimes we needed to ask him to take a break. Everyday he was finishing some project. For us he made… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Come help us in artisan ...)

In March 2020 I stayed together with Anni for 3 weeks at Taisia’s and Chain’s place on Ko Phayam Island.

The island is a place worth to visit, very different from the other islands we saw in Thailand, it’s a village like atmosphere, soon you get an idea where the good spots are, but still plenty affordable unique bars and restaurants.

Taisia… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2020

Left by host (Lovely Homestay near Kandy in ...) for Workawayer (Georg)

What an amazing Volunteer! We were so grateful for your skill, attention to detail and hard work! Georg did amazing job laying a stone terrace (ably assisted by Anni) and they really cared about the work they did.... thanks so much we are indebted to you both! Enjoy your travels!

(Excellent )

04/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Lovely Homestay near Kandy in ...)

I was delighted to stay with Jerry and Sally on their property for a little over than two weeks in January 2020.

Together with Anni I shared the work with a total of 9 other workawayers which was a huge additional pleasure along with the scenery and the pool. Huge variety of wildlife can be spotted on the property and the accommodation was… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Help at a cool surf yoga camp ...)

I spent 6 exciting weeks in Imsouane together with my girlfriend Anni in fall 2019.

As a couple we got the responsibility of the beach villa, a position we were grateful for. We had the benefits of the everyday “camp life” but also the calm atmosphere of the beach villa during our work shifts and the off times. The instructions and tasks I got… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Georg)

We have welcomed Georg and Anni in the team to take care of the beach villa. And we are so happy of our choice. They have been amazing from the start till the end of their stay. They had to get the house ready for the opening and manage the house once open. They turned it into a beautiful villa, did a lot of painting, cleaning, constructing,… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Help with horses near Chaos, ...)

I had a nice time together with my girlfriend on Sarahs and James property in September 2019.
Thanks for having us and all the best!
Georg

(Very good )

30/09/2019

Left by host (Help with horses near Chaos, ...) for Workawayer (Georg)

Georg and Anni were with us for 3 weeks and got though a huge amount of work during their stay. From painting to clearing land and building a new house for the goats they were both willing and competent in everything they did. I can very much recommend them to future hosts.

(Excellent )

12/09/2019

Left by host (Help with boat repairs and ...) for Workawayer (Georg)

Georg is a nice guy who is inteligent and hard working. He is not a natural communicator and at times was doing things that that I was unaware of. He was a bit messesy at times and on one occasion his carelessness caused some damage to my boat although he did try to fix it but of course a his repair could not resotre the damage. --text… read more

(Good )

05/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Help with boat repairs and ...)

I stayed with Alistair for 3 weeks on his boat, a 10.5m long sailing yacht.

The task was to get the boat ready for sailing and then sail it up north, to Southampton, England.
It was planned to take about the whole August, and we were a group of five: Alistair and four workawayers… Dan, Martin and my girlfriend Anni and me.

The difficulty was… read more that the current and the wind would be against us and to be able to sail, we would have to head off quite far offshore, maybe spending over a week in the Atlantic.

We stayed on the boatyard in Faro (Portugal) for about 1.5 weeks until we were able for departure and spent most of those hot days working and hanging around on the boat and slept/cooked also on its limited space. We met some really nice elderly residents on the boatyard, and we had a lovely barbecue there with them.

The trip didn’t work out as planned. Once our offshore sailing was stopped through an engine causing problems (dirty fuel tank) and additionally one crew member couldn’t get rid of his seasickness (I was also seasick for a whole day). I think none of the crew, apart from Alistair, looked really forward anymore to spend a big amount of days offshore, after the unpleasant events on the first days, but it was necessary for the sailing.

We carried on to Lisbon from where we plant to start a longer offshore trip to the north. But on the way to Lisbon, we suddenly realized that water was coming through the floor from the bow. During the rest of the cruise we had to get rid of the water, to the abundance it mixed also with some diesel from the engine room. It turned out, that water got into a chamber which was not closed properly. After we arrived in Lisbon, all crew members decided not to continue any longer. For me it was the previous events (e.g. Problems with the signal lights, leaking fresh water tank) combined with Alistair’s way of managing the appearing problems/stressful situations and the fact, that much more days offshore were about to come, which made me not feel comfortable enough to continue. I was sorry for this disappointing decision considering our trip, but I hope it’s understandable, it was too much for us “first timers”.

Nevertheless, I experienced Alistair as a generous guy, very passionate about sailing and he invited all of us for a big dinner once and he covered the food during the time we prepared the boat on the yard and I really enjoyed the magical moments we had, e.g. the dolphins playing with the boat and the sunsets/sunrises on the beautiful empty blue ocean and to get to know a complete new world for me, the world of sailing.

In total we sailed/motored 4 days and spent the rest in harbors or on the yard, I am very grateful that I was able to experience sailing/living on a yacht for the very first time.

Thank you Alistair

(Very good )

08/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Help at our hostel in the ...)

I spent twelve days together with my girlfriend at Bruno’s Guesthouse in Baleal.

Our agreement was set up spontaneously, as he was looking for two volunteers for this specific time gap and we were anyway interested in spending time on the coast to learn surfing.
It turned out, that this small town I hadn’t heard before, is one of the best… read more

(Very good )

12/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Help at a husky and horse ...)

During Winter season 2018/19 I worked 10 weeks in total in Finnish Lapland, both on the smaller Farm in Törmänen and the bigger one in Kakslauttanen.

I want to explain my experience very detailed to give you a better idea.

I started as a Volunteer together with my girlfriend at the beginning of December and I expected to do some poo-picking and… read more

(Very good )

19/12/2018

Left by host (Help us with our organic ...) for Workawayer (Georg)

We really enjoyed having George as a part of our family this autumn! He is great company and very respectable, we had good time together. The children and other workawayers also liked him:). We had a little tight schedule and a lot to do. So we were very lucky to have such a skilled and independent (and strong) man around. George takes initiative… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Help us with our organic ...)

I stayed for 6 weeks on Johanna’s farm, at the beginning of the winter season.
The first days I was a bit sceptical/uncomfortable as there were some hygienic problems in the kitchen.
I worked very independently, and the farm creates an environment which holds for every workawayer possibilities to improve his skills/learn new ones. Luckily, I had… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2018

Left by host (Learn and experience picking ...) for Workawayer (Georg)

We can really recommend Georg - a real find - who became a close friend. But you have to be sure that you have plenty of work for him!! The autumn in Finland is a time where we are closing down for a long winter. Georg was very willing to do all the boring jobs too. So now we have plenty of firewood for the winter, the leaves have been raked and… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Learn and experience picking ...)

I stayed with John and Liisa in Kouluniemi for 16 days and can't ask for a better start for my workaway experience in Suomi. Both hosts have a young spirit and create such a safe and warming atmosphere in their household. I enjoyed the great food and relaxing leisure time which I used for sports or taking the boat to the lake. Because it is an… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2016

Left by host (Rural help required in ...) for Workawayer (Georg)

We really did enjoy the time with Georg. He was an awesome guy, very honest and reliable and he was really a hard and also quick worker. Even though he was only 20yo he was amazingly skilled. He did work with the chain saw and he did help with making concrete walls.

Georg was also wonderful with animals. My two dogs loved him to bits and they… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Rural help required in ...)

I spent 3 weeks in Kaeo, on the Pukeko Nature Paradise. The landscape is very beautiful and the beach is very close, particularly the bush is worth seeing ( maybe you find my knife, I lost it there! ) The life is simple, you have to make compromises ( living in a caravan, cold water, limited space, no all you can eat buffet :D ) but you could take… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Experience rural family life ...)

It is easy to give you the highest valuation. I felt very welcome from the beginning to the end, although it was sometimes very busy. I had an comfortable bed, the opportunity to get my first closer contact with horse, to learn how to ride a motorbike, to practice to ride the bike, get an overview about the cattle business, also how to catch and… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2016

Left by host (Great rural Aussie experience ...) for Workawayer (Georg)

Georg stayed as a helper with us for just over 4 weeks and worked alongside myself, my mother Del and my husband Michael on a variety of chores around the properties.
Every day was different for Georg as we were lambing, needing to muster sheep on quad bike, feed cattle from the ute, assist with the ponys (his first experience with horses!) help… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host for (Great rural Aussie experience ...)

I stayed 4 weeks between August and September at Annie`s place. The most time I worked with Annie`s mom Del at her sheep farm or with Annie`s Partner Michael for gardening. I really enjoy the work with Del and I am thankful for the opportunity to saw all the work process. It was great to had the two dogs allays with us and to met Lala the pony. I… read more

(Excellent )

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