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Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
I am having an off time from work in order to jump off the hamster wheel of routines in my daily and work life.
I am curious to see what else life has to offer for me! Just let life happen! :)
No tick or to do list!
Meeting other people and cultures certainly belong to this off time and since I am an open person I just welcome to stay with people where I in exchange for my labour can discover new things around me!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Being an elderly companion
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have experiences from constructions, house renovating as well as from administrative employments. I can house holding, garden work and I like animals. Also, I have worked for Charity (Red Cross in Sweden) and as an elderly companion for a minor. 1.5 years ago I did a basic course in sailing and I had part time jobs at restaurants.
Age
56
What else ...
I am practicing Vipassana-meditation.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
1 May 2022
Left by host (Coffee farm experience in ...) for Workawayer (Gunther)
A good volunteer to cover you for most any task and easy to get along with. Good energy and really put in some good effort. Thank you for the visit!
(Very good
)
29 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gunther) for host
(Coffee farm experience in ...)
What an awesome Workaway I had! Amazing nature around with some jungle, green mountains, waterfalls and great views! Workawayers live in their own cabin which has everything one need!
I learned a lot from William about the processing of coffee beans from the picking to the drying! It was so much giving to work here!!
Thank you William and Yessica… read more
I learned a lot from William about the processing of coffee beans from the picking to the drying! It was so much giving to work here!!
Thank you William and Yessica… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2022
Left by host (Help with permaculture and ...) for Workawayer (Gunther)
I thank a lot Gunther for his great help.
He is positive, respectful and helpful. He arrive at the moment where the work was very strong, and he really give all his energy to help.
He communicate easily with every body : the others volunteers, les workers, and me. We had a very good time with Gunther
Thank you, and wish you the best
He is positive, respectful and helpful. He arrive at the moment where the work was very strong, and he really give all his energy to help.
He communicate easily with every body : the others volunteers, les workers, and me. We had a very good time with Gunther
Thank you, and wish you the best
(Excellent
)
18 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gunther) for host
(Help with permaculture and ...)
Thank you Odile for a very nice week at your wonderful place! I enjoyed it!
The work was satisfying and giving! I learned about eco constructions from a great team of constructioneers! Good healthy food and energies as well as interesting and at times funny after talks in the evening made my staying perfect!
Good luck to you and all the… read more
The work was satisfying and giving! I learned about eco constructions from a great team of constructioneers! Good healthy food and energies as well as interesting and at times funny after talks in the evening made my staying perfect!
Good luck to you and all the… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gunther) for host
(Share travel stories at a ...)
I stayed 2 weeks at Seko’s hostel! What a beautiful spot! Located directly at the river Nile on Elephantine Island with a wonderful view from the roof terrace! On the Island one can experience Nubian culture and life who live there in ancient villages.
Seko is welcoming and helpful in any question of assistance for like getting around and visit… read more
Seko is welcoming and helpful in any question of assistance for like getting around and visit… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Feb 2022
Left by host (Share travel stories at a ...) for Workawayer (Gunther)
Gunther was my first volunteer and stayed for 2 weeks. He was a great help in the daily chores which were completed very accurately and to my fullest satisfaction. Gunther jumped in whenever help was needed and he was easy to talk to, respectful and a sociable person.
Thank you for volunteering at my guest house! It was nice to have you here and… read more
Thank you for volunteering at my guest house! It was nice to have you here and… read more
(Excellent
)
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Feedback
1 May 2022
Left by host (Coffee farm experience in ...) for Workawayer (Gunther)
A good volunteer to cover you for most any task and easy to get along with. Good energy and really put in some good effort. Thank you for the visit!
(Very good
)
29 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gunther) for host
(Coffee farm experience in ...)
What an awesome Workaway I had! Amazing nature around with some jungle, green mountains, waterfalls and great views! Workawayers live in their own cabin which has everything one need!
I learned a lot from William about the processing of coffee beans from the picking to the drying! It was so much giving to work here!!
Thank you William and Yessica… read more
I learned a lot from William about the processing of coffee beans from the picking to the drying! It was so much giving to work here!!
Thank you William and Yessica… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2022
Left by host (Help with permaculture and ...) for Workawayer (Gunther)
I thank a lot Gunther for his great help.
He is positive, respectful and helpful. He arrive at the moment where the work was very strong, and he really give all his energy to help.
He communicate easily with every body : the others volunteers, les workers, and me. We had a very good time with Gunther
Thank you, and wish you the best
He is positive, respectful and helpful. He arrive at the moment where the work was very strong, and he really give all his energy to help.
He communicate easily with every body : the others volunteers, les workers, and me. We had a very good time with Gunther
Thank you, and wish you the best
(Excellent
)
18 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gunther) for host
(Help with permaculture and ...)
Thank you Odile for a very nice week at your wonderful place! I enjoyed it!
The work was satisfying and giving! I learned about eco constructions from a great team of constructioneers! Good healthy food and energies as well as interesting and at times funny after talks in the evening made my staying perfect!
Good luck to you and all the… read more
The work was satisfying and giving! I learned about eco constructions from a great team of constructioneers! Good healthy food and energies as well as interesting and at times funny after talks in the evening made my staying perfect!
Good luck to you and all the… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gunther) for host
(Share travel stories at a ...)
I stayed 2 weeks at Seko’s hostel! What a beautiful spot! Located directly at the river Nile on Elephantine Island with a wonderful view from the roof terrace! On the Island one can experience Nubian culture and life who live there in ancient villages.
Seko is welcoming and helpful in any question of assistance for like getting around and visit… read more
Seko is welcoming and helpful in any question of assistance for like getting around and visit… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Feb 2022
Left by host (Share travel stories at a ...) for Workawayer (Gunther)
Gunther was my first volunteer and stayed for 2 weeks. He was a great help in the daily chores which were completed very accurately and to my fullest satisfaction. Gunther jumped in whenever help was needed and he was easy to talk to, respectful and a sociable person.
Thank you for volunteering at my guest house! It was nice to have you here and… read more
Thank you for volunteering at my guest house! It was nice to have you here and… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Aug 2021
Left by host (Help restore a hostel and ...) for Workawayer (Gunther)
ONE OF OUR LEGEND
We have been working with Vlnteer for 10 years. I can easily reportvthat Gunther is one of the best.
He is a very kind man, he cares everything and everybody around him. He takes the responsibility and does it. You can easily forget the that you gave it to Gunter.
Thank you for everything my dear friend.. hoping to see you again… read more
We have been working with Vlnteer for 10 years. I can easily reportvthat Gunther is one of the best.
He is a very kind man, he cares everything and everybody around him. He takes the responsibility and does it. You can easily forget the that you gave it to Gunter.
Thank you for everything my dear friend.. hoping to see you again… read more
(Excellent
)
12 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Gunther) for host
(Help restore a hostel and ...)
My first workaway and what a fantastic one!
Can and Salgun were very nice and easygoing people who made me feel part of their family from day 1! Together with the other workawayers there was such a positive atmosphere that made it a pleasure to work and prepare the place for the upcoming season.
Anything I needed Can and Salgun made it work and… read more
Can and Salgun were very nice and easygoing people who made me feel part of their family from day 1! Together with the other workawayers there was such a positive atmosphere that made it a pleasure to work and prepare the place for the upcoming season.
Anything I needed Can and Salgun made it work and… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Gunther) for host
(Country house in Montserrat ...)
What a place! A beautiful 200 years old stone house, direct view to Mt Montserrat surrounded by pure nature! Carles and Laura are two very generous and nice people who let you feel home!
Main work varied from putting wooden poles in the ground, setting stairs, clearing land from weeds and bushes. Furthermore, preparing rooms and apartments for… read more
Main work varied from putting wooden poles in the ground, setting stairs, clearing land from weeds and bushes. Furthermore, preparing rooms and apartments for… read more
(Excellent
)
