Keir

From: United Kingdom

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Japan
Travel dates
19/12/2019 - 15/03/2020
Nº of Facebook friends
135
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My status
Travelling
Description
My name is Keir and I´m 24, from Scotland!
I'm a Zoology graduate, and now I'm wanting to learn more about small scale organic farming and construction while hopefully helping someone out and meeting some interesting folk doing interesting things.
I'm interested in;
-Horses (really want to learn how to interact with them)
-Yoga
-Sustainable farming practices
-Enthusiastic folk who are willing to be the teacher if I be their apprentice
-Animals generally
I LOVE lifting and moving heavy things and creating using my hands - chopping wood, building walls, planting trees, creating mosaics... etc
I really desire relentless, backbreaking physical labour , I'm fit and strong! I have extensive practice with the hoe and painting inside houses.
I´ve worked in craft carpentry and as a bike mechanic, I was working as a cycle courier in Edinburgh. I guess sometimes I can be too analytical and reductionist in my world view, but thats the scientist in me and thats OK!! dont hold it against me!
Things I daydream about on a daily basis: nature, the wild, the universe, sustainability, being self-sufficient, human history, travelling, evolution, building a house, health, mountains, my friends present and future, happiness... veganism....
Would love to get into the country for some wholesome work. Hope to improve my foreign language skills while I am here. I have cycled all across Europe and in India, and this has brought me so many unique experiences and an invigorated thirst for experience!!!
Please contact me if you think we´ll get along (im super friendly)
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
Enthusiastic, speak English, friendly, physically fit, worked as a bike mechanic, and in a woodcraft workshop.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Age
25
Nationality
Scottish
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetariano

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04/04/2020

Left by Workawayer (Keir) for host for (Help create and maintain a ...)

This is a great workaway. David the manager is a nice guy, up for a chat and a laugh, the work gets done, and he's easy going. Jobs vary greatly, the volunteer house is lovely with a nice view, and there is plenty of food. He's up for putting you on a task, or asking you what you would like to do. Itoshima is stunning and there's alot to explore… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2020

Left by host (Help create and maintain a ...) for Workawayer (Keir)

Keir stayed for about 4 weeks and he was a really hard worker, if fact, the more physically demanding the work the more he liked it! So if you have physical work to be done then he is good to have around. He's also a smart guy and always did a good job, friendly and easy to get on with, reliable and trustworthy, I would recommend him to others.

(Excellent )

14/11/2019

Left by host (Help to train and look after ...) for Workawayer (Keir)

My husband told me that Keir is one of the nicest people he has ever met and I agree! Absolutely charming and great company. If you ever get an offer of help from Keir don't hesitate for a second! You will not be disappointed.
Keir loves to work and we got a lot of things done whilst he was here, nothing is any trouble for him and he's eager to… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Keir) for host for (Help to train and look after ...)

Whether the neighbours, the dogs, the horses, or even Tamzin and Malcolm themselves, I found myself smiling just at the hilarious uniqueness of them all. Staying with Malcolm and Tamzin was great. They have a very relaxed, help-yourself attitude towards working, and if you seek it, there is lots of hard work to be done, and I felt like we achieved… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Keir) for host for (Help with eco-farming and ...)

Staying with Eneko and his family was very nice, I appreciated their patience with my attempts at Castellano. Eneko is very kind and thoughtful and really cares for his garden, and it was great to get an impression of organic small-scale commercial farming. Seeing things that I picked being sold felt very satisfying. Eneko and Amaia and… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2019

Left by host (Help with eco-farming and ...) for Workawayer (Keir)

Keir has been helping us for three weeks, mostly removing the undesired grass, sowing potatoes and harvesting peas; he is probably still dreaming with peas, so much he harvested:) Many thanks!
He is a calm person, well-mannered and always ready to help at home.
We hope you had improved your gardening and spanish skills. Thank you very much!

(Excellent )

22/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Keir) for host for (Ecological project needs ...)

A month of my life never vanished so rapidly. I felt entirely welcomed here, as close to instantly as possible. We definitely addressed most of the world's problems and with another month i think we could have solved them. Astrid and Thomas have a great attitude, and a nice approach to their work. Thomas cooks lunch each day. Great food,perfect… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2019

Left by host (Ecological project needs ...) for Workawayer (Keir)

Keir has been a big help to us. We could ask him to do any odd job. He is quick on the uptake, though we think he enjoys physically challenging work the most. Keir was very pleasant company and a funny conversationalist. We enjoyed the little debates Keir started, and liked it that he was always open to a new point of view. We think that's what an… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Keir) for host for (Looking for help with our ...)

Perfect work, food, and sleep. Mia and Roy are perceptive and thoughtful. They want things at their finca to be comfortable and adequate for all. This shone through in meals, the accommodation and their own reflections about the finca. Roy notices when somebody is eager to learn, and he is eager to teach them, and is very patient. I really enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2019

Left by host (Looking for help with our ...) for Workawayer (Keir)

Excellent
Keir 1-3-2019 1-4-2019 Keir stayed with us a month, which gave us some time to get to know him a little better.He is very good company, Keir is open, curious and interested in life and everything that happens around him. You set very high standards for yourself, but take them one step at a time.You can have a good laugh with him and it… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by host (Help at an eco project in the ...) for Workawayer (Keir)

I had a good intuition and good feeling with Keir since the beggining and to the end he showed me he deserved to be part of our family. He has been very kind all time, specially with our dog Nubia, who really conected also with him. He has a lot of good energy and he is interested to learn about everything, something i really apreciated a lot. So… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Keir) for host for (Help at an eco project in the ...)

I loved staying in Asturias and working with Germán and Mario, two straightforward, kind, generous, hardworking hilarious dudes. Their vision for where they live is inspiring and what they have managed to do in a few years is incredible. I was truly pained to leave after 1 month. The attention to detail for how to work and provide for volunteers… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Keir) for host for (Come and help with organic ...)

My first workaway. I felt like a member of the family within hours and I will always be grateful. Expect to do all kinds of work, painting, picking, weeding, digging, tree destruction, scything, dancing, feed chickens, play with dog, shoveling manure...
Keir is a typical Keir - a funny, all round great guy who is just as good to agree with as… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2017

Left by host (Come and help with organic ...) for Workawayer (Keir)

We had lots of fun with Keir. He´s a hard worker, strong and enthusiastic. He also plays some mean blues on piano, loves washing dishes and plays well with kids. We had some great scientific and philosofical discussions too.

this boy will go far

(Excellent )

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