Olaf

Germany
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
In Medellin rn - looking for gardening work in the countryside.
My next destination:
Colombia - from Feb 2026 until May 2026
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Description
Como está?

My name is Olaf, 34, from Germany.
Since my last visit to Colombia two years have passed and I'm back once again.

Colombia is probably the most beautiful country I've ever encountered and volunteering here brought a lot of joy to my life. So I hope to can link to those experiences and share previous gained knowledge and skills in an upcoming exchange.

Hope we will match and have a chat soon!
Interests
Movies & TV
Drawing & painting
Sailing / Boating
Self development
Sustainability
Gardening
Mountain
Music
Nature
Pets
Plant care
Technology
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Astronomy
Beach
Books
Animals
Camping
Languages
DIY & crafts
Farming
Culture
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Worked about four years in catering and logistics at events, hotels or exhibitions. Also been working two years housekeeping in a big hotel. I have a job as a administrative for apartments, which is paused for my travels (not a digital normad).

As hobbies I like to cook, taking care of animals or gardening. I would describe myself as a disciplined, quick learning, kind, yet introverted person, who is eager for cultural exchanges and different possibilities of life.

In former volunteerings I did planting and cultivation of trees/plants, basic construction with concrete/stones/bamboo, paintings, maintenance task or reception help in hostels.
Age
34
What else ...
Looking for a nice place with great biodioversity around to unwind!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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14 Feb 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

It was a pleasure having Olaf come to stay with us. He was a great help and very pleasant company. His jobs included organising our tent collection, gardening work, looking after the farm whilst we were away and organising my tool room. I would definitely recommend him as a volunteer . Thank you Olaf!

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18 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience indigenous culture ...)

This was my third workaway in Colombia and by far my most lovable and memorable experience. I stayed with Theo and his family for five weeks. The work was mostly helping out in the restaurant during the weekends. Besides that, I was also during some construction, painting and house sitting occasionally. Way more then fair working hours!

They are… read more

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18 Nov 2021

Left by host (Join our reforestation ...) for Workawayer ()

Olaf was great to have around - he is smart, self starting and responsible, he kept the house clean and respected the place as though it were his own, you'd often see him washing up a few extra plates in the kitchen, leaving the room tidy, turning off lights and closing doors - just a good, respectful guy to have around and he is always welcome… read more

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18 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our reforestation ...)

This was my second workaway here in Colombia and I had an amazing time! I stayed at Andrew's place for 1 month, working at the Finca in reforestation, maintenance and fertilisation of plants/trees. Moreover I helped out in the kitchen at busy weekends.

Andrew is a an extraordinarily person with a lot to do and many people around him. So you may… read more

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