Sam & Jas

United Kingdom
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We are currently

At home

Activities we are interested in:

Mindfullness & Wellbeing, Natural Building, Permaculture, Sustainable Living, Hiking, Surfing, Cycling, Cultural Exchange, Conservation, Free Diving, Yoga, Equality and Community projects.

Our next destination:
Japan
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We're hoping to join projects that focus on harmonious living with community and the earth, learning and sharing skills along the way.

Our skills include:
Sammy - carpentry and building, animal care, musician (guitar, drums, singing).
Jas - farming/ gardening (permaculture principles), teaching yoga and meditation, singing, animal care, love of learning new skills, facilitating a group process called 'The Work That Reconnects', to help people navigate difficult times and come to a place of 'active hope'.

We're both relaxed, friendly, active, enthusiastic, tidy people. We like to socialise and connect with new people, but also appreciate our own space and quiet time. We love animals and spending time in wild places, and in our free time we like to surf, swim, go to cultural events, make music, walk, do yoga and spend time connecting with loved ones.
Interests

Mountain

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Vegetarian or vegan

Water sports

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Nature

Outdoor activities

Pets

Photography

Plant care

Music

LGBTQ

Farming

Fitness

Gardening

Hiking

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Carpentry

Charity work

Cooking & food

Beach

Art & design

Animals
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:

Light gardening

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Languages

Some knowledge of:

Charity Work

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Creative DIY projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

Teaching
More details about your skills

- Sammy is a carpenter by trade.
- Sammy has building and maintenance skills and enjoys physical work.
- Sammy has many years of experience working with children in mainstream and special-needs schools.
- Jas has 2 years of farming and gardening experience.
- Jas is a 500hr qualified yoga teacher.
- Jas has lots of experience designing and delivering workshops and courses.
- Jas has worked as an environmental campaigner with good understanding of climate/environmental issues.
- Both of us are musicians: singing, drumming, guitar.
Age

31 & 33
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegan, plant-based, we *do* eat eggs, Jas is gluten-free (not allergic, just intolerant)

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12 Jun 2023

Left by host (Join us on a organic coffee ...) for Workawayer ()

Sam and Jas are perfect volunteers. They are experienced travellers and eased very quickly into our environment. They contributed nicely in all the different farm work and was good company in all ways. A special thanks for helping us with text for our website. All our best wishes for your future projects and onwards journey!

(Excellent )

30 May 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us on a organic coffee ...)

We had such a special time at this farm! We had been in busy areas of India for several months and needed some quiet time to ground ourselves and slow down. This is exactly what we got!
The farm is in a BEAUTIFUL location - we watched epic storms coming and going over the mountains, and on a clear day could see for miles. We had fun learning some … read more

(Excellent )

14 Jan 2023

Left by host (Help needed on our ...) for Workawayer ()

Our best workawayers so far! Sam and Jas were a lovely couple to have at our resort, thanks so many guys! They were very easygoing and were not a hassle at all. Sam did a solid job with the decking, Jas did some really cool yoga classes which our guests enjoyed as well as helped us set up some social media presence. Both also helped with sanding … read more

(Excellent )

12 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help needed on our ...)

Working at the project has been one of our favourite workaway experiences so far! Sam gave us lots of info about the project & transport advice before we arrived. Sam & Toi are sociable and generous and there is a friendly, relaxed vibe with guests.
The accommodation is really lovely - a private room 200m from the beach, 200m from the ‘main road’ … read more

(Excellent )

24 Apr 2022

Left by host (Help us with permaculture in ...) for Workawayer ()

Sam & Jas are a wonderful couple, they were a brilliant addition to the team here and came full of energy to work on a range of projects.

We really enjoyed their company and were very happy with the work they did for us here, both working extremely hard and being super reliable and trustworthy. They had loads of enthusiasm and interest for the … read more

(Excellent )

19 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with permaculture in ...)

We had a wonderful time staying with Dean, Alex and the girls! So much so that we'd love to come back in the future.
We stayed in our van beside another (lovely) volunteer and her dog, in their van. It's a basic set up (cold outdoor shower, compost toilet), gorgeous dining area, but if you have what you need in your vehicle/tent then it's a really … read more

(Excellent )

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12 Jun 2023

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30 May 2023

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14 Jan 2023

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24 Apr 2022

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19 Apr 2022

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19 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our summer of yoga, ...)

I had a great time staying at Giel’s place! A great place to learn a lot and get stuck in. I learned heaps from Giel and the other people staying there at the time, about building and carpentry. I arrived with my partner and while I found the work extremely rewarding (due to previous experience and interest), jas needed something a little … read more

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19 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Help in garden and home with ...)

I had a lovely time staying with Rachel. She is a very thoughtful and relaxed host, great at cooking and good Portugese language skills. I really appreciated having my own space in her lovely cabin too, since I was completing an online course. As well as helping in the garden I supported with rehoming a stray dog, and Rachel was great at helping … read more

(Excellent)

16 Apr 2022

Left by host (Help in garden and home with ...) for Workawayer

Jas stayed with me around 10 days and she was so helpful with many things. She was brilliant with the animals and in particular a street dog that I was in the process of rescuing. Her arrival here was perfect timing! It was good to see some parts of the garden looking a little tidier too. Thanks for your help Jas, especially with Mr Scruff!

(Excellent)