Jon

From: United Kingdom

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey ... more
France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom
Travel dates
01/08/2020 - 01/08/2021
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Travelling
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Description
Hi there, my name is Jon, from Glasgow, born and bred in bonnie Scotland.
I have an education/career background in nautical science, sport & exercise, accountancy & customer service.
Thus far I have resisted the call of the wild and a different way of living, but I am now looking to hang up my office lanyard in search of a life closer to nature and the outdoors.
I am open-minded and extremely keen to learn new skills. I am especially interested in gaining experience in more practical work such as carpentry, building, landscaping, gardening, farm work & anything hands on really!
I can only claim to be a complete novice, but I am striving to develop a better knowledge & understanding of sustainable living, permaculture & all things off grid or self sufficiency related.
I enjoy helping others with whatever needs doing and believe I do so with a smile on my face!
I also enjoy the challenge of physical work and can adapt to working either by myself or as part of a team.
In my spare time I like to listen to as much music as possible, keep fit (try to), hike and read the odd book.
Thank you for reading!
Interests
Mountain
Nature
Camping
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Carpentry
Books
Music
History
Events & social
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Language practice
More details about your skills
- People skills in a working environment, the ability to get along with all types of characters!
- Bar work/front of house and supermarket/stock handling experience.
- Painting & Decorating (at home experience).
- Some DIY experience.
- Making customers/guests happy and comfortable.
- Office/Accountancy skills.
- I have a 6 year old nephew and 3 year old niece that I can keep entertained and laughing. Definitely a skill in my book!
Above all I have an enthusiasm to learn, can be quick to do so, and know how to get on with the task at hand.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: 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.
Age
25
What else ...
I'm hoping to encompass some of the routes of the Camino de Santiago into my travels.
I enjoy all sports and mostly play football or go running.
I've began trying my hand at yoga & meditation and I am very eager to learn more.
My travelling so far hasn't been for extended periods but I have managed to visit Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and squeezed in a good few city breaks around Europe, my favourite being Seville! I have also visited Tokyo with the Merchant Navy.
I love the outdoors in my home country Scotland, although haven't explored it as much as I would have liked to.. best trip so far has to be camping on the Isles of Skye & Harris.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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29/12/2020

Left by host (Help in renovating and ...) for Workawayer (Jon)

Jon and his friend Calum stayed with us for a month and it couldn’t have gone better. They both were a great addition to our family and project. It was a pleasure to have had them working with us.
Jon was always ready to lend a hand, helping to plan and organize the work. Jon was a very hard worker, proactively carrying out the jobs. He would… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jon) for host for (Help in renovating and ...)

We spent 4 weeks with Carolina and her family and couldn't have asked for a better way to spend some time with lockdown restrictions in place. The whole family were amazing to us and it was a pleasure to get to know them all.
We worked on restoring Carolina's beautiful old house 5 or 6 days per week depending on the weather. Work involved making… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2020

Left by host (Help me in the ecological ...) for Workawayer (Jon)

Jon was part of my daily life for 2 weeks, sharing the work in the forest, in the house and the free time.
He was a perfect collaborator who supported me in everything in a discreet and kind way.
He took my project to heart as if he were part of it.
Very adaptable and good company, cooperative and with a great desire to learn; not afraid to get… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jon) for host for (Help me in the ecological ...)

Rachele's home is a great place to stay and experience a more rural side of Italy. I personally couldn't have asked for somewhere better to experience Italy for the first time. I was only there for 2 weeks but I am very grateful to have met Rachele and her friends and taste all the amazing food! I spent my working hours excavating some land where… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2020

Left by host (Join us and help around the ...) for Workawayer (Jon)

Having Jon around was great! Always smiling, respectful and ready to help, even when the task was not that easy nor fun. He worked very hard in the garden, leaving it much better than it was before he came. He contributed a lot to the well-being of the other volunteers, and to create a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere in the house. Unfortunately he… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jon) for host for (Join us and help around the ...)

I only stayed 10 days at Bruno and Martina's due to covid changing travel plans however I still feel obliged to say how accommodating they were. Bruno is a great and interesting guy, very chilled out about everything which is infectious and makes the whole atmosphere in the house very easygoing & chilled out. The work is not too hard and mainly… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2020

Left by host (Help with forestry, eco ...) for Workawayer (Jon)

Jon, yin wee laddie is just great to be with. Very bright guy with a wonderful sense of humour he does what it says on the tin. Always willing, always first to volunteer.
We wish he was back with us but he has a quest to work with other interesting and challenging Workaway projects. May you hope it is yours.
Come back here Jon whenever you fancy… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jon) for host for (Help with forestry, eco ...)

What Lauren and Jeff said below! They have summed up the experience at Barry and Virginia's perfectly. This workway will put some hairs oan yer chist (I have one now). Despite their many many years of hosting workaways Barry and Virginia still have all the patience for newcomers. I made it clear I didn't have a lot of experience in this kind of… read more

(Excellent )

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