Huib

Netherlands
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
Description
My aim is to contribute to healthy, sustainable societies where humans interact in harmony with nature. I am interested in how culture exchange, business and research can contribute to system changes that positively impact people's lives and the environment.

Sharing experiences, making music and watching/playing sports are things that bring me happiness in my daily life.
Interests
Events & social
Beach
History
Music
Hiking
Charity work
Carpentry
Art & design
Gardening
Mountain
Sustainability
Self development
Camping
Animals
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Farming
Culture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
DIY and building projects
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills
Language:
English (fluent).
Dutch (fluent).
German (basic).

Education:
Logistic supervisor degree (2018).
Landscape and Environment Management (2020-2024).
Minor: Global Development Issue (2023-2024).

Work experience:
Supermarket employee (2013-2015).
Warehouse employee (2015-2018) - Forklift operator, training interns.
Farmhand, tradesman, gardener, painter, forklift operator, tractor operator (2019-2020 Australia).
Post department distribution (2020-2023).
NGO intern/employee (2022-2023) Coral monitoring, marine conservation, creating environmental awareness, Sri Lanka.
Post department distribution (2023).
Age
25
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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1 Feb 2024

Left by host (Help us to create a ...) for Workawayer (Huib)

It was a pleasure having Huib and Loes as Workawayers with us. During the time that they were with us they were hard-working, adaptable, pleasant and flexible. They were easy-going and fitted in really well with the other volunteers, staff and family. We would like to thank Huib and Loes for all their help and their legacy will live on in the… read more

(Excellent )

25 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Huib) for host (Help us to create a ...)

What a great time we had here at the family house! Loes and I stayed for around 10 days at the lovely residence of our host Sally and her family. The property is very open and peaceful, perfect if you're up for spending time in nature within a small rural town in Southern Malawi. Staying with a Malawi/British family truly broadened our… read more

(Excellent )

30 Dec 2023

Left by host (We need your help! Youth-led ...) for Workawayer (Huib)

Huib is a very hardworking and intelligent young man.. puts his best into every task he's assigned to. We lived with him and his friend in our family house, and we enjoyed their help around the house and with other chores. They were easy-going with our local culture and quickly got to adapt with the cultural differences. Hosts should not doubt… read more

(Excellent )

30 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Huib) for host (We need your help! Youth-led ...)

Me and my friend Loes stayed at the organisation for more than two weeks. Our volunteer experience has been truly great. We felt really welcome at Kondwani’s home, the family’s hospitality was wonderful. We enjoyed Livingstonia to the fullest. After getting acquainted we felt at home in the community and knew our way around so easily. The mountain… read more

(Excellent )

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