Simon

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Description

Love travelling, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures. Have a passion for trying to learn new languages and speaking to people from all over the world.

I’m a very social person who loves to talk and also thrive in group settings or working as part of a team.

I enjoy taking part in a variety of different sports such as football, rock climbing, bouldering, snowboarding, surfing and many more and would consider myself a very athletic person. I also love being outside in nature and taking part in a variety of activities such as hiking, swimming and camping.

I would consider myself an extremely hard-working person who is well able to get stuck into any task or project I am asked to work on. I find that my ability to multitask and work as part of a team enables me to be extremely flexible no matter the project.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Irish: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I have travelled for many years and love to try and pick up the language of my host country no matter if I find it difficult without any embarrassment. From this I’ve found that I can pick up new languages quite quickly and have an inquisitive nature so I always like to learn new things or any slang/dialects that are unique to a certain place. I am fluent in Irish which is the language of my home country and I love to try and teach people this as it is not a very widely spoken language so the more I can spread the knowledge of it the better.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Gardening

Art Projects

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Being an elderly companion

Teaching

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

I’ve worked many years in public facing jobs and service industries so dealing with people and working as part of large or small teams is second nature to me.

Working in hospitals and other medical industries for many years has instilled a desire and a willingness to help those less fortunate around me as well as teaching me that there are no jobs that I cannot do whether they are difficult or what some people might find unappealing. Working in this area has shown me that I’m more than able to work long hours on my feet all day as well as showing initiative for what other tasks might need completing. I’d often be required to defuse difficult situations in this area and I have learned that I have a calm temperament and ample amounts of patience.

I have also worked in bars, restaurants and other events which has prepared me to deal with large groups and provide a fun atmosphere with a willingness to socialise and interact with customers and team members alike. I believe I have the ability and skills to handle large events whether it be from an organisational aspect or a social aspect in order to make people feel relaxed and have as much fun as possible. I have often been entrusted with the role of manager in these positions and so have experience organising events such as live music, karaoke, pub quizzes etc. I have regularly sourced local DJs and other musical artists and provided them with any assistance they require in order to perform at the various locations I have worked.

I have a passion for travelling and love to soak up the culture of any country I land in whether that be learning the language or food customs of my host country. I enjoy to meet new people and can talk to them for any length of time as I love to learn about their history and their interests. I can speak a few languages quite well due to this and I have found I’m a quick study when it comes to picking up new languages as well as teaching people Irish (the language of my home country) which I am fluent in.

I would consider myself quite athletic and sporty as well and enjoy a variety of sports such as surfing, snowboarding, cycling, running, rock climbing and football. I love being active and working out or exercising with my friends or helping to teach them something that I’m more proficient at.

Age

30

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  Special dietary requirements