Kaspars

Latvia
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Travelling

My next destination:
Serbia - from Nov 2026 until Dec 2026
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I'm Casper, a 25 year old vagabond!

I love art, theatre and music. Playing improvisation theatre is really fun! I enjoy animals. I've grown up in the country side with cats, dogs, rabbits, cows, chicken etc. :)

I have already been a volunteer in Urban Elephants hostel in Slovakia, Bratislava and in Dragon's Dream hostel in Ljubljana, Slovenia. In Latvia I was also volunteering for all kind of events, festivals, concerts.

I enjoy playing with kids! I've been a kids party host, animator multiple times! Been a Batman, Spiderman etc. :) The love of theatre and acting helps a lot.

I'm an open-minded and flexible person! Let's meet up and create the world a better place!
Interests

Technology

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Languages

History

Hiking

Charity work

Books

Animals

Writing

Sustainability

Politics / Social justice

Performing arts

Music

Movies & TV

Hitchhiking

Events & social

Culture

Blogging
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I can teach English or Latvian language! :) Fluent in both.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Some knowledge of:

Art Projects

Being an elderly companion

Teaching

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Able to teach about:

Languages
More details about your skills

I'm great at managing social media and copywriting! I've done all kinds of jobs in my life - acting, salesman, cook, waiter, cashier, janitor, event organiser and host, animator, kids party host, wardrobe attendant, receptionist and food courier.

Probably other stuff too but I forgot! :) I'm creative and flexible. Ready to do anything and learn something new! Woohoo!
Age

25
What else ...

I can introduce you to the world of Geocaching! It's my way of exploring the world. I love this hobby!

I also enjoy acting, playing improv theatre. I know some Latvian folk dances but not professionaly. I've also participated in a choir although still a bad singer, haha. :)

I love writing! Mostly I write about my travel stories and other crazy stuff that I do in my life.

What else to say here? Meet me and let's share our knowledge together!
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
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- Special dietary requirements
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23 Oct 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with our animals and ...)

Sadly I can't put a happy review here. Although the place seems magical, it's far from it and there are many, many issues that need to be solved before they continue their sanctuary.

First of all, there was not much cultural exchange from Heiko and Katja. Communication was almost non-existent. I felt more like with taxi drivers who take me to … read more the apartment in the city and to the sanctuary so I do my work. Apartment was really great though, I appreciate that they have got this for the volunteers. The communication was a big problem in the whole stay. You can't rely on them and plan your time. In the first day they totally forgot about me, so I got a surprise free day. Although I waited for a couple of hours in the morning waiting for any kind of message. I thought that it was one of a kind event but, no, it continued. If I receive a message that they'll be soon, it might be 10 minutes or 2 hours. So I felt like my time was not respected. But when they arrived it was a lot of rushing and running, even when we went to the supermarket to buy me food, I felt very rushed. Also when you arrive to the sanctuary, mostly they don't tell you their priorities of the day. You have to figure it out yourself what you would like to do today and what you think it's important.

Second of all, it turns out I'm not the only one who has difficulties here. #redacted# Those who stay in apartment, can choose their free days, so we had more freedom. Although no trips together with Heiko and Katja. I felt like they were burned out. And, of course, they are if they had only 2 free days in 6 years time. How long are they able to continue like this? They have to reevaluate their plans and schedule.

Third of all, is their sanctuary really a sanctuary? Yes, they try to take care of 70 dogs, 60 horses, donkeys, goats and chickens. But where did they get them? It turns out that not all of the dogs and horses are saved. Many where born there on sanctuary because they are not castrated. I understand that it might be a money situation. Heiko works in IT and tries to get more money. But it definitely is not enough if they have no money for castration. Even worse. Some of the animals have huge infections that have not been treated for months. Katja and Heiko are not able to reach some of the animals because they are too scared of humans. And they have no money for veterinary doctor. Also it seems like they try to avoid doctors because they dislike vaccination. So their dogs are not vaccinated. Many of them are full with ticks. Katja takes them of with bare hands and presses the ticks against a car. I felt really disgusted when I saw that. I do not think that this is proper care for the animals. Many have no roof or dog houses but winter is coming fast. They got another volunteer who would take care of that but first week they give him other tasks like, for example, watching if the volunteers in jurta are doing their job.

They lack a system. They lack resources. I started to build a fence for goats but didn't finish because, it turns out that they have no materials to finish it. Some volunteers even spend their own money not just for their food but also cats in the apartment. That is not okay at all. Maybe they have to sell horses so they can take care of the animals they already have. I don't think that they should take in more animals in the sanctuary if they can't take full care of those that they already have. And they need a system for the volunteers too, so everyone knows exactly their duties, their work time, their food amount, their free time etc.

I hope that they manage to get it all fixed because I hope that their intentions are really good. But now what's happening is far from good. For example, territory for the horses is too little. They need much more. #redacted#

They need a plan. A system. Resources. Money. They have to figure out it all because I don't think that they'll be able to continue like this for very long time.

I'm sad that I have to do a bad review but I think that it's necessary for everyone involved. Heiko and Katja needs to figure out stuff for the future and volunteers who plan to come here need to really think about it if they are ready to work with little or no resources.

Also they have no system for trash in the territory. They are not bringing it away. It all stays in the wilderness. Other volunteers asked for months to take it all away. Nothing happened. So now they burn the trash otherwise it's too much.

I don't mean no harm with this bad review but please, please, reevaluate your whole system. It really needs to be changed before it all continues. I wish you all good luck. I appreciate the hospitality and the experience. I learned some stuff too but overall it all should and could much, much better. Take care.

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19 Oct 2026

Left by host for Workawayer ()

We had a wonderful time with Kaspar. He was always helpful and very diligent with every task that needed to be done. He is open-minded and friendly, and it is a pleasure to talk with him. He has a marvelous rapport with animals—they were very fond of him—which is something that is very important to us. Any host would be lucky to have him. Kaspar, … read more

(Excellent )

28 Sep 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn permaculture and animal ...)

ENG: I stayed with Vasile for two weeks. We communicated in Russian as he doesn't know English. Because I stayed in the autumn, there was less work to do. It was a fun and calm experience in a Romanian village. I got to feed the pigs and roosters. I helped to harvest fruits and vegetables.

Vasile is a kind, welcoming host. Although at this time … read more he was a bit busy for his other project so the time spent together was a bit less than expected. When we worked together, he explained everything very well and showed me how to do stuff. He also told me a lot about Romanian history and culture. It was a pleasure to stay with him!

On my free time I could explore the village and the neighbouring villages. It's a good place if you want to reconnect with nature and yourself. A good place where to learn more about biological, ecological farming. Thank you for this experience! Maybe see you some other time, Vasile! Take care!

RUS: Я гостил у Василе две недели. Мы общались на русском языке, так как он не говорит по-английски. Поскольку я был там осенью, работы было не так много. Время в румынской деревне прошло весело и спокойно. Мне довелось кормить свиней и петухов, а также помогать со сбором фруктов и овощей.

Василе — добрый и гостеприимный хозяин. Правда, в тот период он был немного занят другим проектом, поэтому мы проводили вместе меньше времени, чем ожидалось. Когда мы работали вместе, он всё отлично объяснял и показывал, что и как нужно делать. Он также многое рассказал мне об истории и культуре Румынии. Было очень приятно у него остановиться!

В свободное время я мог гулять по деревне и осматривать окрестности. Это отличное место, если хочется побыть наедине с природой и самим собой, а также узнать больше об органическом и экологичном земледелии. Спасибо за этот опыт! Возможно, еще увидимся, Василе! Всего доброго!

(Excellent )

6 Aug 2024

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Casper, bonjour, hope you are happy with your travelling, sorry to give this commentary late, but all the little tasks you did are now again mine...I can only recommend Casper, who spent two weeks up here and was really helpful - he is such a kind and loving person, never complaining even when he did boring tasks in big heath. He saved all the … read more

(Excellent )

23 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with creating more ...)

Oh, staying with Christine was wonderful. Although if you want to work with her in the hot summer season than be prepared to work either early in the morning starting from 06.00 or in the evening starting from 18.00. In the daytime it's too hot! :)

If you want to escape from the city life, from big crowds, connect with nature, animals and help in … read more

(Excellent )

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