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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Animal care, farming/gardening, political/social advocacy, teaching English, assisting vulnerable or developing communities, meditation/mindfulness.
My next destination:
Haiti View allDescription
My name is Matt. I am a 31 year old American male currently living in South Carolina.
I'm hoping to travel for the last half of this year in pursuit of personal growth, service to others, and adventure.
I would love to volunteer in a variety of environments, including with animals, in rural settings, in service of vulnerable communities, with organizations dedicated to social and political change, in environments that could nurture my very nascent journey into meditation/mindfulness, and with artistic communities.
My previous volunteer experience has consisted of helping at animal shelters, being a camp counselor for Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (Columbia, SC), assisting with the SC Muscular Dystrophy Association's summer camp, Work Exchange trips to a South African cattle ranch and Japanese mansion-restoration, a variety of political campaigns as a Volunteer Coordinator/Field Operator/Field Staff, and volunteering as a Research Assistant for a Psychology professor at the University of South Carolina - Beaufort.
I also just concluded my first Workaway of this season, which involved helping a vegan family/community in North Carolina seeking self-sustainable and eco-friendly practices. (Work primarily involved manual labor like weeding, laying mulch, trail cutting, installing shelves, and re-organizing a shed.)Interests
Yoga / WellnessSustainabilitySelf developmentSailing / BoatingPolitics / Social justicePlant carePetsPerforming artsOutdoor activitiesNatureMusicMountainLanguagesHistoryHikingGardeningFitnessFarmingEvents & socialDIY & craftsCultureCharity workCarpentryCampingBeachArt & designAnimalsLanguages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore 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.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
More details about your skills
- Physically fit and willing to do manual labor
- Comfortable outdoors, comfortable in high heat
- Great with animals
- About 10 years of experience with service industry or other forms of work that involve public-engagement
- I know a variety of games and activities from my time as a camp counselor and background in Theatre which are great for groups of children
- Can provide my own car if traveling within continental US (and possibly Canada/Mexico)Age
32
What else ...
I'm trying to keep my messages short and concise as I reach out to Hosts, but please feel free to ask if you'd like to know more about me!
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NopeSpecial dietary requirements
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This Workaway is in an absolutely beautiful area of the country. I car camped on the property for several days, explored the surrounding towns and lake, had interesting conversations, and… read more
He got along with other workawayer very well. It was great to have him to stay with us for one month.
We recommend him to any future workaway host.
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This Workaway is in an absolutely beautiful area of the country. I car camped on the property for several days, explored the surrounding towns and lake, had interesting conversations, and… read more
He got along with other workawayer very well. It was great to have him to stay with us for one month.
We recommend him to any future workaway host.