Neville

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Hello!

I'm Neville and currently cycling through south East Asia. I'm a mechanical engineer by trade, love the outdoors and keeping my hands busy with building projects.

I have landscaping skills, mechanic skills, and basic construction skills. I would love to help with fixing things, building things, and practical problem solving!
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Writing
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Photography
Nature
Outdoor activities
Music
Mountain
Hitchhiking
Hiking
Events & social
Culture
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design

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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Helping around the house
Able to teach about:
General Maintenance
DIY and building projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I love working with my hands! I'm comfortable with basic construction and can build walkways, patios, retention walls. I'm skilled mechanically, I've worked as a machine maintenance technician. I love design! My background is in engineering, so I love designing practical solutions.
Age
28
What else ...
Biking! Rock climbing! Hiking! Anything outside and especially in the mountains are activities I love. I eat a plant based diet, but am flexible.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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16 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Neville) for host (Permaculture, building, ...)

I intended to volunteer for 2 weeks and ended up staying for 4 weeks.

"It is what you make of it", is the best summary of this opportunity.

The cultural exposure: this was my favorite part, so it gets mentioned first. You will be living in a humble dwelling that shares the accommodation of a local couple, Panat and Yaya. They live there, they… read more work there--right beside you. They know basic English, so you can learn more Thai than any tourist. Panat is extroverted, exudes a gentle warmth, and takes pride in making you laugh. His other half, Yaya, is just as sweet and, after you build some trust, will invite you to share the dinner they've prepared. Learn their story, they know more about gratitude and acceptance than you do. If you can, be generous towards them, "for it is in giving that we receive".

The work: During my time I saw different volunteers studying the viability of certain plant species, creating video content, programming an arduino for a laser cutter, doing general construction. I was tasked with delivering the mechanical design for a baking machine--your task will align with your skillset.

The host: he is quirky and kind. There are a 1000 projects he's working on, so you must have patience for how scattered the environment seems. He will work tirelessly to enable your capacity as a volunteer. Baking is his bleeding passion and he is doing everything he can to realize a very ambitious dream for a source to customer product.

Accommodation: the accommodation will humble you. Mattresses, fans, and mosquito nets but also Western style toilets with butt sprayers and showers of course. Remember, that's how the locals are living. You will be waking and sleeping by the rhythm of the local culture.

The food: the host has a chef that prepares a vegetarian lunch and dinner--always delicious. The host will also share his latest baking creations which are remarkable. There's oatmeal, bananas and nescafe provided for breakfast.

The location: Sankampang is beautiful quiet country side far from the noise of Chiang Mai, but close enough to pop into the city easily for a weekend outing. There's at least 6 different bird species that fill the morning and evening air. There are markets, restaurants, temples, and a karaoke bar--all a patient walk away.

This was my first Workaway experience and i consider it a lucky find--the best experience i discovered in a 4 month trip through SEA.

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