Matthew

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Working my way up South America! Currently in Ecuador.

Description

I am new to Workaway but here goes... I've always tried to do what I set my mind on. I've learned lots of extra curricular stuff and played/play various sports. I was raised with music at the center of it all with my mother being a music teacher.

I grew up in a 1902 colonial victorian period house. My brother, father, and I spent our whole lives remodeling and repairing it to make it into a modern home. We had apple orchards and plenty of cars and motorcycles to work on, so I have a pretty well rounded work experience for property and machine maintenance. I also grew up sailing so I have boating experience.

I studied architecture in university and was a designer for years before moving to a more part-time and solo based work. I have also been an ESL teacher and have an ESL certification.

My current hobbies are photography, rock climbing, water sports, guitar, and looking for more hobbies. I spent 9 years working professionally in Asia but now I am taking a break from the working world to see South America and learn new things.

Why am I here? To share with others what I can and to learn what I don't know. I want to know more about raising animals, homesteading, meat farming, raw milk/eggs, and I also want to do more building. I love working with my hands and good day's work is food for the soul. I'm here to help. My career gave me a very professional work ethic. From project management to client services. I will always be courteous and respectful of your home. I hope you will consider me as a member for your team!

My best,
Matthew

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I can teach beginner mandarin and I can teach English. I would like to learn anything.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

Teaching

More details about your skills

-design
-build
-draft
-farm
-dig
-clean
-drive
-climb
-play music
-teach
-skate
-snowboard
-rock climb
-cook
-sing
-eat
-hike
-camp
-dive
-photography

Age

40

What else ...

I like all kinds of stuff.
Right now my time is focused on: rock climbing, photography, teaching, cooking, creating.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements