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Description
My name is Jeff, I'm from England and I have been travelling most of my life. I am not much of a tourist so I prefer to volunteer or work while I am travelling so I have the opportunity to do things and meet people that I wouldn't otherwise.
I have spent time in NYC, lived in Tokyo for a year, worked managing a hostel in Bangkok, volunteered in hostels in many different countries, taught English in Brazil and spent a lot of time in Prague.
I am a hard worker with a good work ethic and willing to do whatever is needed. These days I am more interested in helping out with some construction projects or gardening and learning some new things.
I have used Helpx and Workaway to volunteer in many different countries. I have volunteered on farms in Japan, hostels in Thailand and all around the Balkans, helped build a mud house / kindergarten in Ukraine, fixing things around the home in NYC and even volunteered in a cinema in Cambodia.
I am a smoker but of course I am fine smoking outside away from the non smokers! I am not fussy with food. I can cook. I am good with computers and I can fix some Apple phones and computers. I have managed a backpackers hostel 3 times in a row for 6 months a time so I have all the skills needed for all aspects of hostel work. I am good with manual work too so I can do pretty much anything I'm needed to and I am a fast learner.
I am a big music fan, all different types of music, and very into films and reading. I like to go out for a drink and have fun!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
Manual labour, computers, fixing devices (mainly Apple devices), hospitality, house work, cleaning, cooking. I can do a good job at most things and I learn fast.
Age
44
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Penicillin.Special dietary requirements
no
Feedback
2 Feb 2025
Left by host (Join us and help with some ...) for Workawayer ()
Jeff was very easy going, bonded with our dog, offered to cook and help with small things without being asked and completed a couple of projects with Luis and while we were out of town and did a great job. He was thoughtful, courteous, well read and well traveled. You are welcome back any time. (Homie cried when you left. LOL)
(Excellent
)
31 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us and help with some ...)
I stayed with Amy and Luis kind of last minute when they were going away for their sons wedding. They met me at the airport and we spent a day together before they left me to look after their dog Homie and their lovely house. They made sure I had everything I needed and kept in touch and were easily reachable, as was their daughter who was nearby.… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Welcome to explore the ...)
I had a really good experience at Brian's family's guesthouse. I wanted somewhere beautiful, remote and quiet to relax and read in my free time for the last few weeks of my trip. Their place definitely ticks all those boxes.
Work starts at 9am, you can make yourself breakfast beforehand, then you will help make the beds with the lovely Alian if… read more
Work starts at 9am, you can make yourself breakfast beforehand, then you will help make the beds with the lovely Alian if… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jeff is a nice guy and esay going person.
While he stayed with us ,do help us a lot. painting,serving the meal and clean up the rooms.
He treat the work seriously, and really did a great job.
I'm so glad to had him .
While he stayed with us ,do help us a lot. painting,serving the meal and clean up the rooms.
He treat the work seriously, and really did a great job.
I'm so glad to had him .
(Excellent
)
3 Jun 2022
Left by host (Help in the Garden and with ...) for Workawayer ()
Jeff
Jeff is a hardworking, practical and capable worker. He is a calm, quiet person and consequently an easy person to have staying in our house. He was good with the animals and any practical tasks we gave him.
Jeff is a hardworking, practical and capable worker. He is a calm, quiet person and consequently an easy person to have staying in our house. He was good with the animals and any practical tasks we gave him.
(Excellent
)
1 May 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help in the Garden and with ...)
Kate and Gerard accepted me at the last minute after I had had a few not so great workaways. Their place is lovely, up in the hills of Kas overlooking the sea. The first night I arrived we went to Gerards gig in town and had a great night and this continued over the next few weeks. Unfortunately I was a bit ill while I was there so I couldnt do as… read more
(Excellent
)
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2 Feb 2025
Left by host (Join us and help with some ...) for Workawayer ()
Jeff was very easy going, bonded with our dog, offered to cook and help with small things without being asked and completed a couple of projects with Luis and while we were out of town and did a great job. He was thoughtful, courteous, well read and well traveled. You are welcome back any time. (Homie cried when you left. LOL)
(Excellent)
31 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us and help with some ...)
I stayed with Amy and Luis kind of last minute when they were going away for their sons wedding. They met me at the airport and we spent a day together before they left me to look after their dog Homie and their lovely house. They made sure I had everything I needed and kept in touch and were easily reachable, as was their daughter who was nearby.… read more
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Welcome to explore the ...)
I had a really good experience at Brian's family's guesthouse. I wanted somewhere beautiful, remote and quiet to relax and read in my free time for the last few weeks of my trip. Their place definitely ticks all those boxes.
Work starts at 9am, you can make yourself breakfast beforehand, then you will help make the beds with the lovely Alian if… read more
Work starts at 9am, you can make yourself breakfast beforehand, then you will help make the beds with the lovely Alian if… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jeff is a nice guy and esay going person.
While he stayed with us ,do help us a lot. painting,serving the meal and clean up the rooms.
He treat the work seriously, and really did a great job.
I'm so glad to had him .
While he stayed with us ,do help us a lot. painting,serving the meal and clean up the rooms.
He treat the work seriously, and really did a great job.
I'm so glad to had him .
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2022
Left by host (Help in the Garden and with ...) for Workawayer ()
Jeff
Jeff is a hardworking, practical and capable worker. He is a calm, quiet person and consequently an easy person to have staying in our house. He was good with the animals and any practical tasks we gave him.
Jeff is a hardworking, practical and capable worker. He is a calm, quiet person and consequently an easy person to have staying in our house. He was good with the animals and any practical tasks we gave him.
(Excellent)
1 May 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help in the Garden and with ...)
Kate and Gerard accepted me at the last minute after I had had a few not so great workaways. Their place is lovely, up in the hills of Kas overlooking the sea. The first night I arrived we went to Gerards gig in town and had a great night and this continued over the next few weeks. Unfortunately I was a bit ill while I was there so I couldnt do as… read more
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience village life near ...)
I stayed with Ibrahim for nearly one week. I think the other reviews have summed up the experience. You really are treated more like a guest than a volunteer and Ibrahim is always making sure you have everything you need.
I didn't do a great deal of work as there was nothing to do except help with the van, and sometimes his friends were there… read more
I didn't do a great deal of work as there was nothing to do except help with the van, and sometimes his friends were there… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2022
Left by host (Experience village life near ...) for Workawayer ()
Jeff is friendly and tidy person. He is eagerkly working. Thank you for everything.
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2022
Left by host (Help me with language ...) for Workawayer ()
Jeff stayed with us while we are doing some home stuff changing the rooms moving furniture and repairing broken parts of the home he gave us many good idea for designing and useful ideas about the home. Also he is good chef at our bad and small kitchen probably next time we need help or does not matter we wanna host again him.
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help me with language ...)
I stayed for just a week with Cagdas and Yigit. The work was so little that it felt like I was just staying with friends. You just need to help keep the apartment clean, feed the cats and maybe cook sometimes.
Kadikoi is an excellent place to be in Istanbul and these guys are very easygoing.
I think from now on, Cagdas mainly needs help with… read more
Kadikoi is an excellent place to be in Istanbul and these guys are very easygoing.
I think from now on, Cagdas mainly needs help with… read more
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jeff was one of our all time favorites!
He did an amazing job while he was with us and helped out a lot on the farm!
Very friendly, organized , clean and helpfull!
He picked up some fencing and chain saw skills and is a very hard worker.
I would highly recommed him if youre looking for good honest and trustworthy help:D
He did an amazing job while he was with us and helped out a lot on the farm!
Very friendly, organized , clean and helpfull!
He picked up some fencing and chain saw skills and is a very hard worker.
I would highly recommed him if youre looking for good honest and trustworthy help:D
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help creating our family ...)
I stayed with Cindy and Mike for almost two weeks. The work was very enjoyable for me. I was mostly helping to chop down trees in the forest, usually with Mark, Mikes dad. I had my own room and we cooked some good meals and went for all you can eat sushi at Mr Tokyo. I was hoping to go back there over Christmas, but it turns out i wont make it… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us renovate this ...)
I stayed with Rapha and family just before and during quarantine. I was there about a month and learned some things about renovation. We painted, sanded, installed floors and did lots of other jobs. I had a nice room with my own shower although they have moved into the new place now so I'm not sure how complete it is there yet, but Im sure it will… read more
(Excellent)
30 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jeff has been a very nice workawayer. He is an smart guy, who can handle lots of jobs after a good explanation. The time he was here was very stressful due to the fact that I had to move to a new house which was not finished, but Jeff has been very calm and made his best every day. He had to discover jobs he never done but performed as much as… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us to finish to ...)
I stayed two weeks with Nicolas and Armel in November 2020 in the beautiful countryside near Lyon. The house was nearly finished so I was mostly doing landscaping work in the garden and walking their lovely dog.
Its a really nice place and they are interesting guys. Desi, the mother of Nicolas was always popping in and friendly and nice.… read more
Its a really nice place and they are interesting guys. Desi, the mother of Nicolas was always popping in and friendly and nice.… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer ()
jeff is a great guy. he is very serious in the work, even in very difficult work. During the breaks, we have a lot of discussion on different subjects. jeff's vision is interesting. Anglais
We thank you and wish you to continue your travel for a long time.
We thank you and wish you to continue your travel for a long time.
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Hostel in Sarajevo, Bosnia ...)
I volunteered with Sejla for a few weeks in September and had a great time. Sejla and the other staff are all great, the hostel is new and a lot of thought and detail has gone in to it. I did some shifts on reception to cover the staff's days off and helped a bit with making beds and laundry.
Sarajevo is an excellent city and I would recommend… read more
Sarajevo is an excellent city and I would recommend… read more
(Excellent)
30 Dec 2018
Left by host (Hostel in Sarajevo, Bosnia ...) for Workawayer ()
We love Jeff :)
We had Jeff for 2 weeks working in the hostel and he fitted in straight away. He is responsible and able to learn everything very fast and he is also good with the guests, taking them out with him in the evenings. We would have him back any time and recommend him to any other hosts as a great worker.
We had Jeff for 2 weeks working in the hostel and he fitted in straight away. He is responsible and able to learn everything very fast and he is also good with the guests, taking them out with him in the evenings. We would have him back any time and recommend him to any other hosts as a great worker.
(Excellent)
18 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jeff was an amassing person to have at our hostel, I have learned a lot from him. Very organized and very helpful person, I wish you stayed longer.
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at our hostel and learn ...)
I stayed two weeks at Arben's hostel. My job was drinking with the guests and doing a few shifts at reception in exchange for a comfy bed and some basic food. The work was easy and they are flexible with your schedule.
All the staff there were great, Arben was friendly, laid back and helpful and I would recommend spending some time volunteering… read more
All the staff there were great, Arben was friendly, laid back and helpful and I would recommend spending some time volunteering… read more
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join a bunch of lovely people ...)
Wow! I ended up staying one month at the hostel and even after I left, I was back within two weeks for another 10 days there. We were 5 volunteers and it was really like a family. Such a beautiful place, lovely garden with fruit trees, great atmosphere and many good times there. Verona and Juli looked after us and you couldn't ask for better… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jeff stayed with us for 4 weeks in the first place and then returned for another week. If you need somebody in your hostel who is well organised and has a lot of experience with hostel work then Jeff is the guy for you!
Every night he is going out and offering the guests to join to some bars, taking people out for drinks or to gigs.
He was a… read more
Every night he is going out and offering the guests to join to some bars, taking people out for drinks or to gigs.
He was a… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help out with natural ...)
I had a great time working here. The work was brief, hot and mucky but fun! We usually spent around 3 or 4 hours each morning making the cob house and then had the rest of the day free.
There were lots of different volunteers from around the world and lots of opportunities to go out into Odessa or to the beach. The place where you work is really… read more
There were lots of different volunteers from around the world and lots of opportunities to go out into Odessa or to the beach. The place where you work is really… read more
(Very good)
11 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jeff was halping us for about two weeks. He is very responsible and calm guy, a real gentleman. He makes wark qualitatively and carefully. Intelligent nice guy, he have a good sense of humor, which is a very important thing :)
We wish you more warm relationships with people, thank you and you are always welcome to our place!
We wish you more warm relationships with people, thank you and you are always welcome to our place!
(Excellent)
