Jonnie

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I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Willing to try my hand at anything, but particularly interested in conservation, sustainability, farming, eco-projects.

Description

Hello!

I'm Jonnie, a 31-year-old Brit with a love of the natural world (hiking, birdwatching), sport (any), and music (folky/country americana stuff, mainly).

I love sunny days (which is unfortunate as I live in Glasgow), spending time with pals over a boardgame or game of snooker, and seeing basically anything live (music, sport, plays etc.).

I get a lot of pleasure from helping others - I currently volunteer with two charities : Simon Community Scotland (a homelessness charity) and The Conservation Volunteers (the name says it all, really).

Look forward to meeting you!

Thanks,
Jonnie

Interests

Events & social

Politics / Social justice

Sustainability

Self development

Movies & TV

Culture

Farming

Charity work

Cooking & food

Hitchhiking

Plant care

Music

Outdoor activities

Yoga / Wellness

Team sports

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Fitness

Cycling

Camping

Beach

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Happy to help people learning English.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Art Projects

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

House and pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I am a social researcher by trade, so if you need help designing a survey, or interviewing someone, I'm your man haha!

In terms of practical stuff, I have gained some skills through my volunteering experience at The Conservation Volunteers - I have built bird hides, bug hotels and raised flower beds using a drill/nails etc.; I have planted trees (t-notch); I have removed invasive species (to the UK) like rhododendron and Himalayan balsam; and I have also done some tree felling/thinning, footpath creation, pond restoration, scything etc.

I have also taken part in some citizen science studies (tree surveys, deadwood surveys, bird surveys etc.), so if you need help with any of this type of work, I'm sure I could support.

I also have some limited bike maintenance skills (I cycle regularly, so fixing punctures and replacing brake pads is a necessity!), and can help round the house with cleaning, decorating, putting up photo frames, cooking etc.

I play guitar and drums, so if you are learning, I can share some tips!

Age

31

What else ...

I have a range of hobbies:
Running
Cycling
Writing/playing music
Playing football, cricket, golf
Conservation - Trees for Cities, and The Conservation Volunteers
Birdwatching
Chess
Podcasts - Elis James and John Robins, Adam Buxton, the Rest is Politics, Guardian Football Weekly
Boardgames - Wingspan!
JIGSAWS!

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Pescetarian