Ivo

From: Belgium

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, New Zealand ... more
Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Serbia, Spain, United States
Travel dates
01/10/2017 - 31/12/2022
Nº of Facebook friends
274
Badges

My status
At home
Description
I am retired soldier from the Belgian army! I have experience with renovating houses and have many technical skills. I have a small garden where I grow some herbs.
I speak different languages. English, German, Dutch and some French
My live is basic and I don't need luxury.
During my last project in Ireland I learned to handle with horses. I would love to work again with these great animals and learn more about them!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
Mechanic, carpenter, metal worker. firefighter. Scubadiver,
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Age
62
Nationality
Belgium
What else ...
I am very flexible in overall duties and willing to learn the farm activities.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

Feedback

25/02/2020

Left by host (Room with a fantastic view! ...) for Workawayer (Ivo)

Ivo was a great help and we achieved many jobs on the list. He works very hard and always has a smile. He is a good carpenter and has a very creative eye. Many thanks Ivo!

(Excellent )

17/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ivo) for host for (Multi cultural community ...)

In combination with the HD Bikerweek at Faakersee it was the excellent choise to join them.
It was a very easygoing stay at the Life together organisation among very young and friendly people. It was real fun and with respect to see how these youngsters are dealing with foodsaving. A really interesting point of view to make the world a better… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ivo) for host for (Restoration/moving project, ...)

I worked last year (2018) at this place! Froydis is a very nice person!
I had a good time doing several easy projects and enough time off.
During the WE, we visited the Viking Market at Gudvangen witch was very nice. There I met her friend Mal. A very interesting person with lots of historical stories on Vikings!!
The project was interesting and… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ivo) for host for (Join our farm and explore ...)

This project was again a very nice and pleasant experience. Michelle, as the captain of the ship is very easy to talk with and is an excellent "manager". She makes life easy and comfortable. She knows exactly how to manage the different characters of her children like she calls her volunteers. Like a good mom she looks after her people and give to… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2019

Left by host (Join our farm and explore ...) for Workawayer (Ivo)

We were lucky enough for Ivo to accept our invitation. Ivo is an easy going, friendly, comfortable man and it seems like you've known him forever. He is creative, passionate, expressive and communicates well with everyone. He is excellent at explaining, teaching, organizing and finding ways to use his skills to be supportive to everyone. Hence he… read more

(Excellent )

23/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ivo) for host for (Learn about local wildlife ...)

Our second workaway experience was a great succes! With Bonnie and Curtis we had a great time! They are both lovely and kind people who live on a large farm with lots of Lilac and other flowers and some animals.
The work was easy and more "killing time" than work. The environment is amazing where you can hike whole day! Plenty of wild life to… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2017

Left by host (Learn about local wildlife ...) for Workawayer (Ivo)

Ivo and Anna were a awesome couple to have on our farm in the Robson Valley. They were hard workers and were always looking for something to do to help us. They were courteous and kind , easy to talk too and all around good people! Highly recommend to other host. thank you guys for all you did./

(Excellent )

23/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ivo) for host for (Volunteer to help outdoors on ...)

Our very first Workaway experience was such a great one I would go back immediately.
Sharon and Craig were very friendly and easy going people. There was no stress and the work that was done was very appreciated by the hosts. Their profile tells everything what you can expect!
Sharon took excellent care of us and is a very fine cook. She provide… read more

(Excellent )

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