Matthew

United States
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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
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Description
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 / Wellness
Sustainability
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Pets
Performing arts
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Languages
History
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Culture
Charity work
Carpentry
Camping
Beach
Art & design
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More 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.
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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
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- Special dietary requirements
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9 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy community, meditation, ...)

Jesse and Alyssa are incredibly sweet, accepting, and authentic people. They're fun to be around and easy to talk to. (And as a bonus they have adorable cats.)

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

(Excellent )

3 Sep 2024

Left by host (Enjoy community, meditation, ...) for Workawayer ()

It was a joy to have Matt stay and collaborate with us. He is kind, helpful, and fun to be around. He notices things that may be helpful before being asked. He is a team player. We recommend Matt and would welcome him to return.

(Excellent )

7 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Visit our habitat in the ...)

William, Laura, and their family are among the most generous people you will meet. They are bright, thoughtful, eager to share, concerned for others, and welcoming. My experience with William's Workaway had all the elements I was looking for: interesting people, interesting conversations, camaraderie, personal growth, and adventure. I am deeply… read more

(Excellent )

7 Aug 2024

Left by host (Visit our habitat in the ...) for Workawayer ()

Matt was a wonderful guest during his stay. He is kind, funny, and is very helpful. During his stay Matt helped with the chickens, spread mulch, aided in cooking dinner and cleanup many nights, and worked on reorganizing our tool shed. He has a great attitude and is up for helping anywhere he can. Matt is welcome back any time, and other Workaway… read more

(Excellent )

23 Jul 2013

Left by host for Workawayer ()

We had great time with Matthew. He is a fun, hard working person and willing to learn new things.

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.

(Very good )

18 Jul 2013

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come to Hokkaido, Japan and ...)

This was the first workaway experience I had and a great beginning to work exchange programs. Julien and Yi-Ching were great hosts and happy to be building a community on their resort. Both are friendly and fun-loving. The work is doable, satisfying, and reasonable. They're patient when it comes to learning new skills while expecting effort to… read more

(Excellent )

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