John

From: United Kingdom

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Greece, Ireland, Portugal
Travel dates
01/11/2019 - 16/12/2020
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hello
My name is John. I am 57 years old and have just taken early retirement from London Ambulance Service after 34 years as a Paramedic and Operational Officer. I have made this decision following the very sad death of my beautiful 25 year old son from a brain tumour earlier this year and am looking to start a new chapter in my life.
I am looking to escape the hustle and bustle of London for a more relaxed way of life.
I have some experience of assisting on a friend’s dairy farm in Ireland where he also keeps a couple of donkeys and I love working outdoors.
I would love to learn more about the care of animals and the natural environment.
My experience working as a Paramedic has taught me how to deal with people of all ages and backgrounds at probably the worst time in their lives and I am confident that I can transfer those skills to animals as well.
I am comfortable dealing with all situations and remain calm throughout.
I am happy to work alone but also have vast experience of working as part of a team in an emergency situation.
I am willing to be flexible with my working hours.
Please feel welcome to contact me should you require any further information.
Cheers
John
Interests
Camping
Cycling
Charity work
Sustainability
Animals
Performing arts
Music
Cooking & food
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
More details about your skills
Hello
I have vast experience of working within a teamwork emergency situation gained from my years as a London Paramedic.
I understand that people need to be dealt with empathy and listened to and I am sure this the same for animals.
I also have years of experience as a an Ambulance Officer and am comfortable to take the lead when required.
I understand the need to be punctual, reliable and enthusiastic in my work and have always strived to continue to learn and improve.
I am happiest working outdoors in an any weather conditions and would love to work with animals. I love donkeys.
I have even forgiven the donkey that stamped on my foot and broke my toe many year
I guess it was my fault for wearing sandals.
Please feel welcome to contact me should you require any further information.
Cheers
John
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Age
58
What else ...
I enjoy cycling and a few a ago cycled from Land End to John O’Groats in the UK.
I also enjoy motorcycling, cooking and camping.
Happy to have a go at anything.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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28/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (john) for host for (Help us train our dogs or ...)

The hosts here, Aida and Berry are truly lovely people and go out of their way to ensure you are ok.

They invited me to the beach to exercise their dogs and we did a few cycle rides together.

Their Quinta is in a beautiful area and the accommodation is excellent.

I would be very happy to spend a longer period of time here when possible.

Oh,… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (john)

John is a great help and a dedicated worker who’s accomplished a lot and helped us maintain our premises clean. He’s a very positive person, unimposing, and a great company. He’s become our friend. We can highly recommend him to any host. 👍 Thank you, John!

(Excellent )

11/07/2020

Left by host (Help with our hobbyfarm in ...) for Workawayer (john)

John very much complies to his profile. We had a great time with him. Always positive and very big teamplayer. We much appreciated the way he was always helpful and bringing people together. Very much recommended and big welcome back.

(Excellent )

03/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (john) for host for (Help with our hobbyfarm in ...)

My WorkAway experience here was very enjoyable. The host and her partner are both very friendly people.

The animals are all beautiful and the three big dogs loved attention.

The farm is in a lovely area and we were allowed to use the small motorboat for trips on the canal.

Thank you for the experience.

(Excellent )

27/04/2020

Left by host (Help required with various ...) for Workawayer (john)

John was polite, observed house rules and was very conscientious. He was happy to be given tasks and carried them out to a high standard. He is a very hard worker and we were very pleased in the work that that he did. I wouldn’t hesitate to have John back to work on our property again. I would say that John has now become a family friend.

(Excellent )

26/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (john) for host for (Many horses, Shetland ponies, ...)

This place is doing some amazing work.
The care given to the animals here is truly inspiring to see.

I was made to feel very welcome from the minute I arrived and met some lovely people involved in the project.

All of the animals had their own characters and getting to know them was great.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to be part of… read more

(Excellent )

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