Jean-Michel

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

-Beach and enjoying warm weather
-Having local foods
-Meeting a great combination of locals and travelers
-Language exchange(staying with host family in Lake Atitlan for Spanish)
-Volcano Hike

Description

Easy going Californian(from Los Angeles with a French parent) looking to meet new people and seek out new adventures/experiences. I have taught tennis for 15 plus years along with a few other things. I am now looking to use my people skills and direct my focus towards hospitality.

*Early 2023- I am in Panama and Guatemala from the end of January to March 1st. Open to meeting other travelers. Feel free to message me and I can give you my Instagram.

*2024- After 6 months in Latin America, I am not looking for Workaway opportunities in Europe within the Hospitality field.

I am an experienced traveler who has many years accommodating people. Love hosting and Tour guiding etc.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I am interested in helping others with conversational English. I am also looking to practice more Spanish. I’m hoping to be fluent within the next 2-3 years.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

DIY and building projects

Languages

Teaching

Eco Projects

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Helping around the house

Charity Work

Babysitting and creative play

Art Projects

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

Prior experience/skills include:

-Running walking tours for Santa Monica Hostel(Los Angeles)
-Event Planning(ran a party rental and organizing events dealing with Venues, social media etc)
-Little Bartending(for private parties)
-Some social media experience
-Sales at Farmers Markets
-Great experience with kids and people of all ages
-Common sense and dealing with many people of all personalities
-Teach Tennis(15 plus years experience as my main job)

I do not have handyman experience such as electrical, construction, painting etc. At the same time, I was a college athlete and have no problem doing physical work involving being outside or on my feet for hours.

*My biggest strengths involve me being a team player, my entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to consult/help based on what I see/hear. I’ve become the producer of a documentary and investor in a Brewery based on the belief I had of the other’s vision and passion for what they were doing. I am a visual learner and open to helping if you can help me get started.

Age

38

What else ...

I am well versed in many sports and have taught tennis for over 15 years.

Also love live music, all types of food and warm beach areas. With that being said, I am quite adaptable whether it’s a busy city or small town.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements