Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
At home, devising my next plan.
Description
Hey there! My name is Max, I'm from a small town in the north of England, my favourite colour is Teal and I really like porridge!
My Workaway story began when I was about 10 years old, when my dad and I spent some time living on a small community in southern Portugal while our house was being renovated. Ten year old me must have met travelers from almost every corner of the world. Now, 12 years on, I still have strong memories of my time there and memories of the travelers I met have stuck with me to this day.
I always told myself that one day I would go and have some adventures of my own and see where I can be of service to people who need things done.
I've never been much fussed for money; simple food, a cozy bed and good company are plenty luxury for me.
last year I spent 6 months in Canada staying with various Workaway hosts and had such a positive experience I'm now inspired to continue my journey through Europe, and perhaps beyond!
I look forward to meeting you!
"A quiet secluded life in the country, with the possibility of being useful to people to whom it is easy to do good, and who are not accustomed to have it done to them; then work which one hopes may be of some use; then rest, nature, books , music, love for one's neighbor - such is my idea of happiness." - Leo Tolstoy
Interests
Beach
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Photography
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Movies & TV
Mountain
Hitchhiking
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Camping
Art & design
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I would love to get better at speaking Portuguese. I'd also be interesting in learning other languages such as German or even Japanese. I can help with teaching English, although I have never taught English professionally.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
My dad lives off the grid in a small cottage in Portugal, as a teenager I spent allot of time there helping out with day to day tasks like chopping wood, maintaining the garden and helping with different building projects.
When I was 16 I started an apprenticeship in the UK working in manufacturing, which was a valuable learning experience, but after working there for just over 4 years I eventually decided it wasn't the path I wanted to pursue. Since then I have worked as a carpenter creating outdoor spaces for children, mostly working in schools, upgrading or building fresh play spaces.
I would say I have a relatively broad range of practical skills, I am quite used to a hard physical labour and find it quite therapeutic.
The work I enjoy the most is woodwork, whether that's building wooden structures, carving or even splitting logs - if it involves timber I'm probably going to love it! I wouldn't describe myself as "professional" I still have allot to learn, but I have a strong passion for it.
I'd really like to learn some more about forestry and tree surgery stuff, I have basic skills in this area but would love to develop my skills.
I also know a fair bit about mountain bikes and can fix most things on a bike.
Age
23
What else ...
My favourite board game is chess.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
