IAmGodyl

From: Italy

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Individual account
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Australia, Canada, China, Greece, Iceland, Japan, Madagascar, Namibia, New Zealand, South Korea ... more
Australia, Canada, China, Greece, Iceland, Japan, Madagascar, Namibia, New Zealand, South Korea, Tanzania, United States
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815
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Description
Ciao!
My name is Godyl which is actually read "Gadel", like the singer's name Adele but with a G at the beginning.
I am an Italian-Philipino in his twenties, born and raised in Milan, Italy.
My friends address me as the "Cheshire Cat" of the group because they always see me wearing a big and bright smile. Older people see me as a polite and kind hard working guy. I think it is due to the way my family raised me.
Back in the days, I started backpacking as soon as I got out from high school. I have been in California and troughout Western Europe with nothing but a backpack and my guitar. It was an incredible adventure that got me addicted to travelling and seeing new places.
Since I love going abroad on my own, I was looking for a way to start new life experiences. So, when Workaway came in my way, signing was a no brainer!
My first experience has been in Busan, South Korea. I have been in an English cafe where I had to talk in English with Korean people. It was one of the best experiences in my life because I had the chance to meet lots of locals and make life-long friendships with korean people and volunteers from all over the world!
Since then, I used Workaway whenever I travel to build life long friendships with people all around the world.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am lucky because I had the chance to do a lot of things since I was a middle schooler. I learnt a lot from those experiences. My greatest talent is my ability to work with children and teenager. I have been involved in sports coaching since I was ten years old and I particularly had success when coaching younger people. Here is an overview of my skills:
- YOUTH SPORTS COACHING (American Football, Soccer, Track & Field, Basketball, Volleyball)
- MUSIC (Singing, Hip Hop Dancing, Composing, Playing Guitar, Mixing & Mastering, Recording)
- CERTIFIED LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (Italian Native Speaker, English Mastery C2, French Advanced B2, Philipino Advanced B2)
- VIDEO EDITING (Video Director, Video Shooting, Video Editing)
- EDUCATION (Teaching, Child Care, Pedagogy Studies)
All of these skills come from life and working experiences and I would be glad to tell you how if you are interested! :)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Age
27
Nationality
Italian - Philipino
What else ...
Planning on travelling around the world to grow as a human being and then settle down to pursue a youth coaching career as an American Football coach.
Music is an important hobby for me: my Youtube channel has over 50k views total that could be more if only I could enjoy social networking more... but I really don't like posting a lot on sns like instagram, facebook, ecc
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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21/09/2019

Left by host (Volunteer at a beautiful ...) for Workawayer (Godyl)

Godyl is amazing! Godyl brings his authentic self. He is full of positive energy and will to try just about anything. He arrived with no building skills and by the end of his stay he was cutting, hammering and drilling like a pro. He is doing workaways for all the right reasons. He is not just looking for a cheap way to travel. He is truly trying… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Godyl) for host for (Volunteer at a beautiful ...)

Finally, I have some time to leave a feedback for the Camp and The family.
I could literally write down an entire book about this workaway, but I will try to keep it brief and useful for others to read as Jim, Alyssa, Asher and Fran already know how much I treasure my experience here.

First of all, this place will never be a five hours per day… read more with two days off kind of workaway. There is so much to do that you will always get involved in something. Do not expect to go on solo adventures that often as you will be welcomed in the Slee family and will do lots of volunteering and enjoyable activities with them. They will tour you around and will always make sure that you are more than okay with them.

The Camp is located in Magnetawan, so we are talking about a really small city kind of environment. You will not be able to go clubbing but you will see the brighest stars at night and share a happiness so authentic and real that you might want to stay there forever. Like Laila, another workaway who was there with me (she planned to stay ten days in June and ended up still being there when I left in mid August).

There will be trailers, cabins and tents for guests and staff to live in. I stayed in an isolated trailer close to the lake and around twenty meters from the main office. Lots of outhouses around the camp as they use the compost to make their own fertilizer, but there is also a shower room and a washroom with flush water. I used the latter since I am from a big city and was not used to the outhouses.

Jim, Alyssa, Asher and Fran are vegan. This means that you can enjoy their cooking (which is really good) or will need to buy your own stuff. I advise you to give their cooking a try because it is delicious. Otherwise, try to be at least considerate of their diet.

The bus stop is a little bit sketchy, so if you come with the bus it will be either a Slee or Don to pick you up with a big big smile. A shady figure could be there with your name on a sign, but that is just a joke that Jim thought about because of the sketchyness of the location. So do not worry, it will be actually someone very kind in disguise.

I know I said I would have tried to keep it simple but it is really impossible. So what I can tell everyone on workaway is this: give this place a try, give the Slee your energy and uniqueness, chill in a real Canadian scenario and you will find a new family, warm people that will help you grow as a human and maybe a "brother from another mother". Or a sister. Or... just go.

This place has been a lighthouse in the middle of my stormy life. Love you all: Jim, my brother from another mother; Alyssa, a brave friend, wife and mother that everyone would like to meet in life; Fran, the loud and loving dreamer that will always make you feel welcome; Asher, the coolest kid you will ever meet and my best buddy if I were four like him; Laila, because we know that by August 2020 you will still be at the Camp (jinx it for you!)

The end... of part one at the Camp ;)

(Excellent )

22/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Godyl) for host for (Friendly, smiley, cheerful ...)

I have volunteered at the Hostel for 19 days and I am so glad I came here. Coron is so beautiful and relaxing, but staying here made everything better.

The work is not even a work as you are supposed to socialize with guests and plan different activities. I always had at least two activities per day: one tour for the day time and one event for… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Godyl)

The sunlight in the rain, GODYL was the warmth and energy our Hostel needed when we needed someone the most! He is an excellent wonderful workaway! We were truly blessed to have hosted him, too short if you ask me. We miss him already! Thanks GODYL for everything!

(Excellent )

11/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Godyl) for host for (Language and culture exchange ...)

I have been at this Language Cafe for three months, from July to the end of September. It was by far one of the best travelling experiences that I have ever had. If I have to sum it in few words, I would use the quote "It is not about the place, but the people".

In fact, the people were truly amazing. Starting from the managers (Andy and Bryan)… read more

(Excellent )

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