John

Canada
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Sailing,
Jack of all trades
My next destination:
Canada
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Description
It is all about paying it forward, do good for others and don't inspect much in return. I simply like to help, I currently help/volunteer locally and I want to expand abroad.
I do most of house renos, gardening etc... Raised on a farm, learned earlier on in life to help friends and neighbors for basically all sort of needs.
French as a kid and quickly learned that English would open so many more doors.

I'm still employed, retiring Jan 2024, and plan on continuing to help with workaway.
I'm perhaps late in life to help but it's never too late to help those in need while sharing the experience gained during the journey (AKA life).
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
Jack of all trades around the house (reno, cleaning, gardening etc...).
Mechanic by trade and can repair most tools/machineries/toys (except throw away gismos).
Family, friends and socializing when the work is done is key to successful work away partnership.
Brought up on a farm and the chores that come with day to day operations are possible. We lived on a dairy farm so I would like to leave milking the cows to the pros.
Off time; bike, walk, sailing, gathering, visiting friends and family.
I do enjoy the freedom that a cell phone/computer brings to our life, however I do the strict minimum.
None smoker/drinker, and no recovering from anything!
Age
65
What else ...
Basic board/card games, willing to expend during down time.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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4 May 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (John)

If we were honest about our experience with John, it would not be believed. The magnitude of John's giving to our family was extraordinary. He immediately acclimated to our family and all of our quirky dynamics. We could admittedly be described as dysfunctional on many occasions yet he had a way of bringing us together that healed some old wounds.… read more

(Excellent )

3 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (John) for host (Come to the sunny state and ...)

My experience during my stay with the host family was such a wonderful experience! Soon following my arrival the host family made me feel right at home away from home. The interactions with the host family were great. I had originally requested to help/stay for a month and given how well it went the hosts allowed me to stay much longer. I was able… read more

(Excellent )

20 Apr 2023

Left by host (Help with self-sufficiency on ...) for Workawayer (John)

This was a different sort of situation.. John lives not far from us and connected to offer a hand and to get a sense of the Workaway exchange concept. We were delighted to meet such a benevolent character. It usually takes our guests a moment to take in the flow of the farm but he has life experience & was ready to work! I might of even had a hard… read more

(Excellent )

20 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (John) for host (Help with self-sufficiency on ...)

I live an hour away from Brandie's place, I was their first local and likely the eldest LOL!
We exchanged our cultural backgrounds which were very similar, allowed me to fit right in and able to help. They have countless animals and all seem to have been named.
I could only be there for one day since I'm still working, it was such a beautiful… read more

(Excellent )

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