James

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hey! I’m James, I came to Australia from England in February 2024 and have been here since. I had an amazing experience during my first time as a Work Awayer and I'm now looking for opportunities to form connections and contribute to realising the beautiful visions that are available for when I come back to Europe in June 2025.

I'm always up for trying my hand at any tasks that are available, and with a background in Construction Management I'm sure I could help bring to life any construction projects you have in mind. I'm also handy with tools and more than happy to get involved with any general maintenance activities. At my last WorkAway I gained a lot of experience in feeding and caring for animals, grounds maintenance, planting, seeding and gardening.

I love meeting new people from varied backgrounds to learn and share experiences with and broaden my worldview. I pride myself on my sense of humour and love being around others who are the same, but also value peaceful time to reflect and relax.

Interests

Sustainability

Sailing / Boating

Plant care

Pets

Nature

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Gardening

Hiking

Fitness

Farming

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Camping

Beach

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

House sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Animal Care

Helping around the house

Eco Projects

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

I’ve worked in construction management since completing an apprenticeship following school, and have a decade of industry experience in both the UK and Australia. I’m confident I could help realise any construction goals you may have in mind, no matter how big or small. I’ve experience with all sorts of tools, and will be able to help with any general maintenance/handy tasks you might need.

My speciality is commercial management in construction, so if you run a business, I promise I can find a good use for my Microsoft Excel skills!

I’m an animal lover through and through, with most my weekends back home being spent exploring with my border collie cross, Bertie. I’d love the opportunity to help with the care of any animals you may keep, no matter how messy or hard the work may be.

Growing up in an industrial city in England, I’ve always wanted to live amongst a more environmentally conscious society, and have a strong interest in self sustainable living. Although limited by space (and climate!) back home, every year we plant potatoes, tomatoes, chillies, strawberries and rhubarb. I’d be thrilled to learn and contribute to any farming you might undertake, especially if there’s an end goal of self sustainability.

Cooking is one of my passions, especially when trying to create authentic dishes from other cultures. My favourite cuisines are Indian, Lebanese and Mexican, and if you’re into sharing cooking responsibilities, I’m sure I can whip something up that’ll excite you!

Age

28

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