Paul

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Netherlands - from Oct 2025 until Dec 2025
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Description
I'm semi-retired, enjoying the freedom of travel and helping others. In my youth I did many workcamps, doing outdoor work and light construction with other young people from many countries, for a local non-profit or social services organization. Now I am enjoying similar experiences, bringing my skills as a homesteader and team player to bear for a worthy goal, be it sustainability, historic preservation, social welfare, etc.
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Outdoor activities
Pets
Plant care
Mountain
Languages
Hitchhiking
Farming
Gardening
Hiking
History
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cycling
Books
Camping
Carpentry
Charity work
Architecture
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I love languages! So many Americans never dip outside their own realm. I have always enjoyed learning other ways of communicating.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
House sitting
More details about your skills
I have lived off-grid for 20 years, so I have decent do-it-yourself skills. That said, I am also semi-retired from a professional field, so I have fine organizational and communication skills as well! I am humble and take direction well, and without ego. I look forward to adding my efforts to your worthy cause.
Age
59
What else ...
I look forward to working together and making human connections, in the name of people helping people in this time of growing selfishness and cruelty.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
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28 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Stay and help preserve a ...)

I stayed with Bert for four weeks in summer 2025 and had a great time. His manor house is magnificent, something straight out of both history and a fairy tale. There's lots of work always available, both in the house and in the gardens and the park. Bert is an excellent cook and conversationalist, and very generous with his time and attention. I… read more

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15 May 2025

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Hi Paul, it was a pleasure to have you around. It was a great help and good like with your next steps in life. All the best Andre and Emmy

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14 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us to convert old ...)

This was a lovely workaway. I enjoyed interacting with the whole family, and felt good satisfaction at being able to help move the renovation project forward by sanding, taping, and painting. Working time was nicely balanced with free time for exploring. Thank you Emmy, Andre, Anne, and Mart!

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4 May 2025

Left by host (Lend a hand and feel at home ...) for Workawayer ()

We had the pleasure of hosting Paul and it was a great week. He was very helpful with the renovation of our tower windows, we enjoy the new windows very much! Beyond the work, he was a wonderful person to have around: easygoing, respectful of our privacy in the evenings and always up for a good conversation (and we had a lot to talk about!) It was… read more

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4 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Lend a hand and feel at home ...)

This was my first workaway, and it sets the bar high! Iris and Keni have taken on a big challenge in renovating and living in a listed water tower, and they have just the right perspective and approach to be successful. It was fun working with them on preparing the greenhouse for the coming season, and moving forward the project of fixing broken… read more

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