Matt

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  • Travel information

    I am currently

    Travelling

    Activities i am interested in:

    Sport. Music. Food. Culture. Hiking. Surfing. Languages….

  • Description

    Hi

    My name is Matt Flynn. I'm from London. I work as an electrician and outside of work I like to keep active. I enjoy playing and watching most sports. Beach volleyball and Surfing are two sports that I am hoping to try and do more regularly. I much prefer being outdoors than indoors and am always up for trying something new. Outside of sport I like spending time with my family as well as being out and about with friends. My other passion alongside Sport is Music. I enjoy going to gigs, festivals and will have some form of music playing at most stages throughout the day. Food also brings the best out of me. Over the last couple years I have developed an interest in nutrition, and exploring food at a deeper level. What it does to us, how it does it, and varying methods of cooking it. If I was to have a career change this would be a possible avenue I'd explore.

    Happiness. I'm most happy when the people around me are happy. I enjoy putting a smile on peoples face and working within a team to solve a problem or reach a goal. While I didn't enjoy the studying / classroom side of things at school so much, the older I get the more addicted I am becoming to learning. I spent 3 months living in Barcelona at a spanish school and recently completed my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course.

    As of August 2023, I have been travelling 9 months. Through Brazil and now three months in Colombia. In that time I have had some incredible memories and experiences. Learning about things I knew little about, things I knew nothing about and things I didn't even know existed.
    My goal, as it was when I started last year, is to get out there. Leave the comforts of my home and the city of London. To conversate, learn, listen, experiement, explore and grow.

  • Interests

    Art & design
    Drawing & painting
    Mountain
    Astronomy
    Cycling
    Sustainability
    Photography
    Dancing
    Books
    Culture
    Outdoor activities
    Self development
    Nature
    DIY & crafts
    Gardening
    History
    Events & social
    Music
    Team sports
    Winter sports

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  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

    More details about my language interests
    I have my Teaching English Course (TEFL), and have started giving lessons. I started learning Spanish this year and have studied up to B1 level. Having spent six months in Brazil, I temporarily switched my focus to Portuguese and was able to spend a good amount of time studying it. Now, in Colombia it is full time español and I am growing in comfort and confidence within conversations. It is a real motivation of mine to learn at least one of these and I think giving lessons in English can be equally beneficial in helping to achieve this.

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

    I'm interested in:  

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Eco Projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Helping around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism

    Some knowledge of:  

    Teaching
    Gardening
    Helping with Computers/ Internet

    Able to teach about:  

    Languages
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • More details about your skills

    A qualified electrician. With 5 years experience. I have worked on flats, offices, train stations and science labratories. The role involves wiring and terminating circuits / equipment as well as building the metal containment systems that transport them. Prior to becoming an electrician I spent two years at University but did not finish. After leaving I worked as a caretaker, marquee rigger and in the logistics team at Twickenham Rugby Stadium preparing bars for match day. Competent with both hand and power tools, for building sites and gardens. I enjoy manual labour and am happy to get my hands dirty. I have a UK driving licence. I have also worked in hospitality as a waiter and a barman. My first job was as a lifeguard in a swimming pool.

    Since joining Workaway a year ago, I have completed numerous roles as a volunteer. Trying my hand and learning about so much. I have worked:

    - as hostel maintenance, helping to keep the hostel operating safely and efficiently;
    - I have helped in kitchens and worked in Bars;
    - I have organised activities and quiz nights for guests;
    - given English lessons to local staff;
    - worked in gardening and cultivation;
    - in a cat shelter, rescuing and caring for homeless cats;
    - in the jungle at an new Eco Hostel, helping to instal the permanent renewable energy source; and;
    - at a Coffee & Cacao Farm, giving tours in English.

    I enjoy helping others and working as part of a team to overcome hurdles and achieve goals. I am eager to try something different, learn new skills, and experience other ways of living.

    I am more than happy to elaborate on any of these experiences if needed. Just let me know.

  • Age

    30

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    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies

    • Special dietary requirements

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