Nolan

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My next destination:
Morocco - from Nov 2026 until Dec 2026
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Hello! My name is Nolan and I am seeking to learn as much as possible about the lifestyles and philosophies of the hosts that I stay with. My intention with using Workaway on my travels is to find opportunities to build deep connections and understanding of people who have experienced life very differently from me. I am a curious, open minded, and adaptable person who wants to step outside of his comfort zone in order to become a more wise, well rounded person.

I want to listen and learn from everyone who I meet on my travels. I am always eager to challenge the way that I live and think, so I am excited to experience any kind of lifestyle that hosts can provide me!

I am currently a campground supervisor at a large State Park in Massachusetts. I am responsible for the upkeep of both the indoor facilities and nature of my park, so I have a wide variety of skills involving tools and machinery. A large part of my intention in using workaway is to learn more about natural building and farm work-I am hoping that one day I will be doing similar projects to many of the hosts that I have been staying with. I am very excited to learn from the hosts that I stay with, but I am hoping to provide a lot of value from my side with my skills and energetic mindset.

My other primary skill/passion is teaching sports. I have years of coaching experience with volleyball (ages 10-20), and sufficient experience with sports like football, basketball and baseball to teach younger people. From this experience I feel very confident with teaching and leadership, and would be happy to explore teaching English! Other than playing volleyball, I like to do yoga and strength training in my free time. I am very experienced with physical training and enjoy teaching it, but I am relatively new to yoga and would be excited by any opportunity to learn more!

My primary area of philosophical/spiritual interest at the moment is anything that I have not experienced here in the northeastern United States.I think every individual in the world has something to teach, and I have always found working alongside people to be a great way to learn about their broader perspectives. I am looking for hosts that will be happy to share their knowledge with me in exchange for hard work and a positive attitude!

Thank you for reading all of that :)
Interests

Plant care

Gardening

Beach

Self development

Farming

Culture

Writing

History

DIY & crafts

Books

Carpentry

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Team sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Fitness

Cycling

Camping

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

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I would be happy to learn the language of my host!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Charity Work

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Some knowledge of:

Eco Projects

Teaching

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Languages

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

I am most specialized in landscaping and general maintenence, and I can be helpful in the garden too. Throughout my travels so far I have learned a lot more about natural building and caring for farm animals. I am very healthy and in good shape, and I enjoy hard labor. I am happy to take on any work that is physically demanding.

I have been playing volleyball for 10 years, and have been coaching for 4 years. I am comfortable with all age groups and can teach all skill levels. Even outside of coaching, I value being a positive influence on young people. I am very patient and enjoy listening to young people and making them feel cared for.

My most important skill is my eagerness to learn. While I hope to use my current skills to create and teach beautiful things, I will always be ready to adapt to new situations!
Age

23
What else ...

I enjoy both making deep connections with people and having time on my own to think. I like activities that involve exercise and teamwork. Sports are always a reliable way for me to make friends. I also like to hike and find beautiful places to meditate and write philosophy.

I am currently learning/practicing yoga, so I would love to explore this interest during my travels!
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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6 Jun 2026

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Alex and Nolan stayed with us for 3 weeks, and it was 3 weeks of absolute joy and laughter! Where to begin? From the first meeting and hug, they completely felt like family - so easy to be around, super helpful on the first day of city errands and packing up the mules. Their laughter and love added to the high vibration of the farm. Top that off … read more

(Excellent )

3 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with the garden at a ...)

Crystal and Doug were outstanding hosts. I stayed with them for just over two weeks and found the experience extremely rewarding. They are very oriented towards providing a valuable space for volunteers, and acted out of what felt like pure kindness the whole time. You will be very well fed and have plenty of time to use the space in whatever way … read more

(Excellent )

17 Mar 2026

Left by host (Learn to live in coexistence ...) for Workawayer ()

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure having you here. Your help on the farm was very appreciated, and you always had a great attitude with every task, even the ones that involved getting a little dirty.

It was really nice sharing this time with you, the conversations, the meals, and the daily life on the farm. You were … read more

(Excellent )

16 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn to live in coexistence ...)

Volunteering with Adela covers all of the bases for a great Workaway! The work definitely involves getting your hands dirty, but that is the rewarding part. It really feels like you are helping Adela and her mom, but it also does not feel like they are depending on you for too much. Adela is very chill and super welcoming. She wants to you to be … read more

(Excellent )

20 Feb 2026

Left by host (Help with a food forest ...) for Workawayer ()

Nolan was a great guest and a very hard worker, going beyond what was expected. I had to leave the center in his care for a few days and he left everything in good shape. He is welcome here anytime.

(Excellent )

20 Feb 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with a food forest ...)

I spent a very fruitful 11 days here! The work schedule is great for having a balance of having time to yourself, and feeling like you are leaving your mark on the space. Luis is a super chill guy and makes you feel very comfortable. He was happy to answer my many questions and share his knowledge. Along with the general manual labor that I did, … read more

(Excellent )

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6 Jun 2026

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3 Apr 2026

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17 Mar 2026

Left by host (Learn to live in coexistence ...) for Workawayer

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16 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Learn to live in coexistence ...)

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20 Feb 2026

Left by host (Help with a food forest ...) for Workawayer

Nolan was a great guest and a very hard worker, going beyond what was expected. I had to leave the center in his care for a few days and he left everything in good shape. He is welcome here anytime.

(Excellent)

20 Feb 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with a food forest ...)

(Excellent)

8 Jan 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Volunteer in a small coffee ...)

If you are planning to travel through Karnataka, I highly recommend making a stay here part of your journey. The estate is beautiful and offers peaceful and unique nature. The owners are not present, but they leave you with a very kind and helpful man named Vinod. Vinod cooked all of my meals and made me feel extremely welcomed and comfortable. … read more

(Excellent)

7 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Raw, grounded experience ...)

Volunteering with Harshit is an extremely special experience. I found it to be a rare opportunity to really live in a place that makes you feel grounded in your natural surroundings. Building, eating and bathing with the abundance of resources surrounding the farm made me feel connected and satisfied in a way that I can't really describe.

Harshit … read more

(Excellent)

30 Nov 2025

Left by host (Raw, grounded experience ...) for Workawayer

Nolen stayed with us for two weeks, and honestly, he did a lot of work — more than we expected. He helped us move stones, cut trees, and bring stones from the river. We were building a chicken coop during his time here, and he jumped fully into the project. He made adobe bricks, mixed cob so many times that he actually became really good at it, … read more

(Excellent)

6 Dec 2025

Left by host (Learn and assist in an apple ...) for Workawayer

An extremely polite, well mannered, shy but cheerful young man. Very focused - with a sense of purpose. It's not possible to praise or thank Nolan enough for all the hard (manual) work he put in during his week with us - he raised the bar in every sense.
He got on with whatever was needed to be done & did it well. He actually did more than was … read more

(Excellent)

8 Nov 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Learn and assist in an apple ...)

I stayed with Mike and Devanshe for a week and had wonderful time. The view from the orchard is heavenly, and it is accompanied in the morning by a wide array of songbirds. Doing work here was peaceful and rewarding. They are clearly intentional about choosing the right people for the right time, so volunteers can definitely expect to be doing … read more

(Excellent)

19 Nov 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Learn about Bhakti yoga or ...)

Nikhil is a really kindhearted and humble person. He is dedicated to helping as many people as possible, and he plans to do so by giving space for self love and self expression to all who find themselves at his ashram. He is very adamant about making sure his volunteers only do what they want to be doing-so the experience will be what you make of … read more

(Excellent)