Luke

United Kingdom
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I am currently

At home

My next destination:
Austria
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Description

Hello

I am British, 41 years old and currently based in Brighton.

I have a background in project management with a focus on construction. The work I have done in support of projects has been focused on its commercial elements (financial appraisals, contract management). This is probably not that helpful for most volunteering opportunities, but I hope it shows that I have a logical and pragmatic mind. I have worked abroad in my career, including for an international development consultancy in Nigeria for 18 months. It was a great experience, adapting to an unfamiliar environment and learning from a new culture.

This autumn I am keen to help out on any opportunities in Europe that involve working in remote areas supporting interesting nature projects or farming/harvesting. I am happy to provide manual labour and do my best at any crafts (with support or guidance). I am a decent cook too. I expect be free from late September, and am willing to commit to a placement up to 2 weeks.

I'm very happy to answer any questions and provide more details on my background should you be interested in hosting me.

Cheers

Luke
Interests

Gardening

Architecture

Cooking & food

Books

History

Music

Photography

Writing

Drawing & painting

Mountain

Yoga / Wellness

Team sports

Nature

Camping

Beach

Cycling
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Some knowledge of:

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house
More details about your skills

Project management; know how to do basic labouring and gardening. I also enjoy cooking, and have previously worked in a kitchen. I'm fit and active and very keen to learn a new skill.
Age

42
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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8 Oct 2026

Left by host (Live, contribute, and thrive ...) for Workawayer ()

It was a real pleasure to have Luke stay with us! He's helpful, conscientious, thoughtful, keen to learn, energetic, and also easy-going. He helped with a variety of projects, including landscaping (involving some serious digging) and wall-building, as well as dinner prep (he's an excellent cook, and I highly recommend the pasta with avocado … read more

(Excellent )

7 Oct 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Live, contribute, and thrive ...)

I really recommend this as a workaway opportunity.

I stayed with Carol-Ann and Peter for almost two weeks. As described, their place is in a remote area. I drove and bought my bicycle which helped explore the area/region.

The nature of the work is as described - and Peter listens to what you're interested in and enjoying too which is really … read more

(Excellent )

12 Aug 2017

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Luke joined us in Tuscany for two weeks at the end of July He arrived with a very nice bottle of Malt Whiskey which we all enjoyed some of after dinner while he was here Thank you Luke !! A very pleasant surprise

This was Luke first assignment He joined three other helpx who were with us helping us to renovate our Tuscan farm house

Luke’s main … read more

(Excellent )

11 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us look after an old ...)

I spent a little over two weeks helping Chris and Joanna on their property in the hills of Tuscany. I had a great time and I highly recommend contacting them if you are keen to explore western Tuscany while volunteering.

There are a variety of tasks that need doing. I arrived when they were focused on the first stages of renovating a building … read more

(Excellent )

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