James

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Description

I joined work away to learn about different skills and to work within a community/group of people to build, develop, sustain and improve whatever the project may be. I am passionate about meeting new people, I love to learn and to teach others.

I have experience with DIY, I have painted an entire appartment, fitted new taps, painted rustend radiators, fixed plaster holes, changed fire alarms etc. I am keen to learn more as i would like to renovate homes in the future.

I love to cook, and am keen to learn more about about growing/preserving food. Projects involving building or creating something are also of much interest to me, I come from an engineering background, so I am always intrigued about how something works.

I have practiced mindfulness and meditation for several years and would be glad to share these ideas.

I did an apprenticeship in engineering whilst studying for an engineering degree in manufacturing engineering for 5.5 years. I worked in all areas of the business, working in the factory learning from the experienced operators, to working with management on business projects. During the apprenticeship I was promoted to Project Engineer working in the recycling industry for 3.5 years, and then shortly in the water purification industry. Within these roles I gained experience in skills such as project management, quality inspection, health and safety, and team leadership.

I have worked as a waiter in a restaurant for 6 months. I enjoyed the environment because it was really people focused, I enjoyed making the guests laugh and seeing them enjoying their meals and having a good time.

I volunteered at The Sunday Centre in Sheffield, England. this is a charity which offers a free hot meal and supplies to anyone in need. I had a two roles here, I greeted the guests at the door, got any supplies for them. I waited tables and assisted any guests with anything they needed. This experience showed me how investment, organisation and willing volunteers could help those in need.

Interests

Technology

Sustainability

Events & social

Politics / Social justice

Self development

Culture

Plant care

Writing

Performing arts

Music

Languages

Hitchhiking

History

Gardening

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Books

Art & design

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Fitness

Dancing

Camping

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I have Italian, English, Dutch and some French ancestry. This has inspired me to learn more about my background, and to learn the languages which my family speak. I have been told I am a good teacher, I understand the difficulty of learning English from my friends, therefore I am glad to help them and others in improving their level of speaking.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Hospitality/Tourism

Animal Care

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

General Maintenance

More details about your skills

I am a native speaker of English and have been told I am a good teacher.

DIY/handyman/maintenance. for example: I have painted and decorated an apartment, fixed damaged plaster walls. fitted new taps. new fire alarms.

project management : I was apprentice trained in engineering for 6 years. Part of this I have worked as a Project Manager for 4 years (Engineering) . I have hands on experience assembling machines.

I can cook for several people (mainly Italian dishes).

I enjoying singing and can play acoustic guitar. Singing for friends is something I love to do. I am an avid reader. I like to write poetry, related to anything which inspires me.

Hospitality, I have worked at two restaurants as a waiter. This helps with greeting members of the public.

Age

25

What else ...

I enjoy social dancing ( Salsa, Kizomba, merengue, any others I'd be glad to learn ) . I love to sing and am learning acoustic guitar.

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