Jack

New Zealand
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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
At home in Aotearoa until next year!
My next destination:
Norway - from Mar 2023 until Jun 2026
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Heisann, vær så snill lese litt om meg på norsk videre nede.
Salut, vous pouvez lire un peu sur moi en français plus bas.

🇬🇧 Hi there, ny name is Jack (Danté), I've just been home to spend time back in Aotearoa. I enjoy music, cooking, reading, philosophy, languages, and exploring the great outdoors among other things. I believe we only exist for the sake of one another and planet we all inhabit, and I am here to meet and learn from as many other people as I can whilst travelling :)

I am tall and young and my background is mostly oudoors/handywork such as carpentry, painting, gardening, and basic plumbing and electrical work, but my interest in other cultures, languages, and people fuels my need to roam.

🇧🇻 Hei, Jeg heter Jack, jeg er en kiwi som reiser til Norge for å lære mer om kulturen og språket. Jeg ønsker å bli flytende nok å studere her i år! Jeg har erfaring som snekker/tekniker/maler/elektriker, og er glad i å skape, og å lære nye ferdighetter fra andre.

I fritiden min, liker jeg å lese, gå på tur, skrive, lage mat og lære, blant andre ting. Jeg vokste opp på den famillie gården og har blitt vant til å ikke ta mye i livet for gitt. Jeg er spent å møte dere i Norge snart :)

🇨🇵 Slaut, c'est moi, Jack, ou Danté si vous préférez. J'aime bien lire, faire de la randonnée, cuisiner, écrire, et faire des autres choses qui est bon pour l'esprit. J'espère apprendre plus de la culture française, et votre langue aussi. (j'ai dû traduire le reste, dessous, mon français n'est pas bien assez)

J'ai de l'expérience en tant que menuisier, électricien et technicien. J'ai grandi dans des fermes en Nouvelle-Zélande et j'ai l'habitude de vivre simplement. J'aimerais vous rencontrer et apprendre beaucoup sur le monde.
Interests
Winter sports
History
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
DIY & crafts
Camping
Beach
Farming
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Nature
Music
Mountain
Languages
Fitness
Events & social
Hiking
Cooking & food
Culture

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian bokmål: Intermediate
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
My mothertongue is english but I am self taught in the languages that I know. I love language exchange and would one day like to learn Arabic, Māori, and Greek.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Teaching
Helping around the house
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Languages
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
As a technician my main skills are common trades such as building, painting, electrical, plumbing, flooring, and mechanical work.

However I also enjoy reading, studying, and teaching.
Age
24
What else ...
Wherever I go to learn about myself and others and experience the world, to meet like-minded people and share stories and lessons I am fully present and invested. Seeing new places through the eyes of people who have spent lifetimes in novel places and the exchange of culture and language is why I love to travel!
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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18 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host (Help us with renovations and ...)

Long overdue review but well deserved. I was only here for a short while in August but had a great time. Lovely part of the region and a beautiful place to stay! Adam and Claire were so hospitable and made sure we had everything we needed. Thanks to you both :)

(Excellent )

21 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host (Beautiful space in Haute ...)

I spent just shy of a week here with Deirdre and Etuka who were two fantastic hosts. I was here with two other workawayers (family) I was travelling with and we had a great time up in the hills. We had some really great conversation too.

The work mainly consisted of gardening and some construction, and it was amazing to work outdoors in a place… read more

(Excellent )

21 Jul 2023

Left by host (Beautiful space in Haute ...) for Workawayer (Jack)

Jack was a charming, respectful and hard working guest for 6 days with us.
He is interested in learning about his environment and other cultures so he is a very nice presence in any group. Jack arrived with his father Mike and Kara (Mike's partner) who are also doing Workaway. All three were lovely people and they worked independently and… read more

(Excellent )

18 Jul 2023

Left by host (Help arrange our green areas ...) for Workawayer (Jack)

Hosting « Little Jack » has been great and we miss him already. He spent two weeks with us and helped us a lot. He is as tall as he is kind and efficient. He did a lot of cleaning and weeding in the garden, and he harvested the vegetables. He repaired and varnished a gate and flower boxes, stripped and varnished benches.
He only stops working when… read more

(Excellent )

16 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host (Help arrange our green areas ...)

I was here for a couple of weeks in summer, and what an amazing time I had! Paul and Caly were so hospitable, and were always a pleasure to talk to and work with. And it was a great environment to practice my french skills :) Their property and garden is also absolutely fantastic, could easily sit out there for hours in cooler weather.

The work… read more

(Excellent )

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18 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host (Help us with renovations and ...)

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21 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host (Beautiful space in Haute ...)

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21 Jul 2023

Left by host (Beautiful space in Haute ...) for Workawayer (Jack)

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18 Jul 2023

Left by host (Help arrange our green areas ...) for Workawayer (Jack)

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16 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host (Help arrange our green areas ...)

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2 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host (Help with projects around the ...)

Bruno and Emmanuel.

What a great pair of humans! I stayed here for a little over two weeks in June. These two are amazingly hospitable and kind. There was another workawayer, Raul, from Mexico, and we were lucky enough to see and learn about so much of the region during our stay. Bruno is very knowledgeable and can share a lot of interesting… read more

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30 Jun 2023

Left by host (Help with projects around the ...) for Workawayer (Jack)

Jack stayed with us from June 13 to 29. During the stay, he teamed up with Raul. Both helped us with exterior painting, DIY and some masonry. Jack was very serious, autonomous and competent. He shared with us some of his culture from New-Zeland and his already very rich international experience. He was always in a good mood. We highly recommend… read more

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12 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host (Help on a farm in Trondheim ...)

I was lucky enough to spend a full six weeks here on the beautiful farm. My time with Anne Kristin, Ramesses, and a couple other workawayers was like a journey within itself. We had great discussion, laughs, and even yoga and meditation together.

My stay was long, and there was usually one other workawayer there in addition to me. The work was… read more

(Excellent )

12 Jun 2023

Left by host (Help on a farm in Trondheim ...) for Workawayer (Jack)

Jack stayed with me from April 24th until June 10th 23. It has been a pleasure to have Jack as a workawayer on my farm. He is hardworking, and he does take the work seriously and can be trusted, as well as a he is a very kind and helpful person. He is very knowledgable and smart, and we had many wonderful conversations and discussions, as well as… read more

(Excellent )

26 Apr 2023

Left by host (Help with various tasks, just ...) for Workawayer (Jack)

Jack stayed with us a couple of weeks while winter turned into spring. So much of the work he did was connected to this: cutting, splitting and stacking firewood for next season, showeling snow, checking our bikes for the coming season aso. He also cooked us a delicious meal from his home country and took part as a co-host when we had a social… read more

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12 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host (Help with various tasks, just ...)

Had the most incredible time here on Nesodden halvøya with Anne-Beth and Leif. Even with the odd family member or guest through the house to visit I always felt so welcome and a part of their family.

These two were amazing in their ability to include, and I was so impressed by how patient they were with my learning norwegian. At the same time it… read more

(Excellent )

21 Apr 2022

Left by host (Help out on our lifestyle ...) for Workawayer (Jack)

Jack joined us at short notice and was "thrown in the deep end" lol
It was sort of like "here is a back pack, use this chemical and spray, spray, spray"!
Jack got on so well with the other two Workawayers we already had. The 3 of them made a great team and accomplished the mission given to them - spray gorse, blackberry, thistles etc that are on… read more

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17 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host (Help out on our lifestyle ...)

My few days working on the farm for Catherine and Martin were fantastic! I joined in for a weekend with another pair of workawayers on little notice and was fully accommodated for.

We went away to work outdoors on their other farm in the coromandel peninsula with ample supplies from our lovely hosts. Although only for a short while I really… read more

(Excellent )

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