Marc

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  • Travel information

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    Hawaiian Islands, HI, United States
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  • Description

    Hey, I'm Marc.

    I'm a Dog trainer, and have worked in animal rescue sanctuaries around the world. Currently manage a dog daycare and boarding facility. Also studying to become a Veterinary Care Assistant. When I have spare time I help out at a local rescue with ponies, sheep, pigs, goats, geese and cockerals. Feeding and grooming, and doing some building work. My past 2 workaway positions were working at dog shelters. One in Greece, and one in Thailand. The Thailand shelter had 500+ dogs, and 30+ cats, Many of the dogs were disabled. So I am used to large packs of dogs around me. With both roles I was offered a permanent position to help run the shelters, but had to turn this down. As the lead volunteer I managed all daily jobs including feeding, cleaning, designating and medicating. I like meeting new people and working together for a cause. I come up with many fun/silly games for the group to play in our downtime.
    I have a love for working with all animals, but have an affinity towards dogs. I am organised, pro active, and confident in my ability.
    I try to live a simple minimalist life with basic needs.
    Also recently came back from (attempting to) walk across Europe for charity, where I lived in a tent and cooked on a little burner, so have lived with basic amenities.
    Over the last few years my life has become about kindness and looking after nature and this beautiful planet.
    I love seeing amazing new places and experiencing new things, and sharing experiences with people.
    I am an adventurous person who pushes themselves out of their comfort zone and tries to keep learning. Most years I try to complete 12 new challengers of things i've never done before, such as -
    Snowboarding, surfing, swimming with sharks, scuba diving, abseiling, walking on hot coals, walking on glass, making unique items to sell.
    My interests are:
    Animal rescue, growth, mindfulness, writing, travel, sport, movies, comedy, people, new experiences, tattoos, creativity, different culture and music.
    I have been travelling for the past 5 years on and off, but are now studying, so have limited availability to make a difference to causes.

  • Interests

    Sustainability
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Performing arts
    Culture
    Charity work
    Writing
    Yoga / Wellness
    Van life
    Team sports
    Self development
    Sailing / Boating
    Pets
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Music
    Movies & TV
    Languages
    Hitchhiking
    Hiking
    Farming
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Carpentry
    Camping
    Books
    Beach
    Art & design
    Animals
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Life at a Farmstay
    Eco Projects
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Charity Work
    Languages
    Art Projects

    Some knowledge of:  

    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Helping around the house
    Animal Care
  • More details about your skills

    Fairly handy at trades after doing renovation work.
    Love working with animals.
    Have worked with people with learning disabilities for a number of years.
    Studied Tefl to teach English.
    Happy to learn new things.
    Drop me a message, I would consider trying anything.

  • Age

    40

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    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies
      No

    • Special dietary requirements

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