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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
State of Victoria, Australia - from Nov 2026 until Nov 2026 View all -
Description
Howdy!
My name is Paul Busse. I currently live in Washington State but I have lived in many states and I am originally from Klawock, Alaska. A small fishing village on a remote island in southeast Alaska. I am interested in volunteering in South America, Central America or Europe. my profession is a steam plant operator where I operate, maintain and troubleshoot industrial equipment (boilers, pumps, valves...) but I have experience working in hotels, lodges, boats, homes and even remote tents in wilderness areas surrounded by bears. I enjoy nature, working outside, snowboarding, kayaking and pretty much any outdoor activity that involves mountains or the ocean. -
Interests
Nature
Cycling
Fitness
Beach
Water sports
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Hiking
Charity work
Camping
Carpentry
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Languages
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
House & pet sitting
Able to teach about:
Creative DIY projects
Light maintenance
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
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More details about your skills
general maintenance, manual labor, basic plumbing, basic carpentry, computers, landscaping, boating, fishing
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Age
33
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What else ...
Whatsapp# 19283108523
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
No -
Special dietary requirements
No, I grew up on salmon and venison and have no problem eating meat
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Feedback
10 Oct 2026
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us at our place at the ...)
Even though I was a little under the weather, I had a fantastic two weeks with Robert, Louise, and their kids! If I could have stayed longer, I absolutely would have.
They have a really nice property, and my accommodations were next-level! I had a full apartment all to myself—not just a bedroom, but a modern kitchen, living room, huge shower, … read more
They have a really nice property, and my accommodations were next-level! I had a full apartment all to myself—not just a bedroom, but a modern kitchen, living room, huge shower, … read more
10 Oct 2026
Left by host (Join us at our place at the ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul stayed with us for about two weeks and made the time count.
He is positive, very helpful, skilled, and nice to talk to. Not high maintenance and easy going.
Paul chose a lucky moment to come, as there were three funny events happening while he was here which we had fun attending together.
Our mornings are busy so it was great that Paul just … read more
He is positive, very helpful, skilled, and nice to talk to. Not high maintenance and easy going.
Paul chose a lucky moment to come, as there were three funny events happening while he was here which we had fun attending together.
Our mornings are busy so it was great that Paul just … read more
4 Sep 2026
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us revive an old stone ...)
I spent over three weeks with Will, Khara, their family, and their friends on their property in Slovenia, and I had a blast! Honestly, between the maelstrom of people and projects and playing with the kids, the time flew by!
While I was there, I was able to help knock a few things off the list—mostly plumbing, carpentry, and forestry projects. I … read more
While I was there, I was able to help knock a few things off the list—mostly plumbing, carpentry, and forestry projects. I … read more
3 Sep 2026
Left by host (Help us revive an old stone ...) for Workawayer ()
Paul was a great volunteer to host! He was easygoing and was not phased by our occasionally chaotic renovation project. He was happy to put his hand to any task and was particularly helpful with some tricky pipework. He stayed for just over 3 weeks and was also great with our lively kids who basically followed him around for much of his stay. We
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21 Jul 2026
Left by host (Kiwi family welcoming help in ...) for Workawayer ()
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting Paul who was a fantastic worker, cutting trees, clearing large overgrown corners –– he put his hand to anything we asked of him and went beyond too. Great card player and very interesting to talk to. We warmly recommend him and wish him all the best in his travels.
21 Jul 2026
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Kiwi family welcoming help in ...)
What a fantastic experience! Lloyd and Janine are incredible hosts who immediately make you feel like part of the family. They’re generous, experienced, fun, and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Their property is breathtaking, with sweeping mountain views and some of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve ever seen. The surrounding area is rich in … read more
Their property is breathtaking, with sweeping mountain views and some of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve ever seen. The surrounding area is rich in … read more
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10 Oct 2026
Left by Workawayer for host
(Join us at our place at the ...)
Even though I was a little under the weather, I had a fantastic two weeks with Robert, Louise, and their kids! If I could have stayed longer, I absolutely would have.
They have a really nice property, and my accommodations were next-level! I had a full apartment all to myself—not just a bedroom, but a modern kitchen, living room, huge shower, … read more
They have a really nice property, and my accommodations were next-level! I had a full apartment all to myself—not just a bedroom, but a modern kitchen, living room, huge shower, … read more
10 Oct 2026
Left by host (Join us at our place at the ...) for Workawayer
Paul stayed with us for about two weeks and made the time count.
He is positive, very helpful, skilled, and nice to talk to. Not high maintenance and easy going.
Paul chose a lucky moment to come, as there were three funny events happening while he was here which we had fun attending together.
Our mornings are busy so it was great that Paul just … read more
He is positive, very helpful, skilled, and nice to talk to. Not high maintenance and easy going.
Paul chose a lucky moment to come, as there were three funny events happening while he was here which we had fun attending together.
Our mornings are busy so it was great that Paul just … read more
4 Sep 2026
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help us revive an old stone ...)
I spent over three weeks with Will, Khara, their family, and their friends on their property in Slovenia, and I had a blast! Honestly, between the maelstrom of people and projects and playing with the kids, the time flew by!
While I was there, I was able to help knock a few things off the list—mostly plumbing, carpentry, and forestry projects. I … read more
While I was there, I was able to help knock a few things off the list—mostly plumbing, carpentry, and forestry projects. I … read more
3 Sep 2026
Left by host (Help us revive an old stone ...) for Workawayer
Paul was a great volunteer to host! He was easygoing and was not phased by our occasionally chaotic renovation project. He was happy to put his hand to any task and was particularly helpful with some tricky pipework. He stayed for just over 3 weeks and was also great with our lively kids who basically followed him around for much of his stay. We
… read more
21 Jul 2026
Left by host (Kiwi family welcoming help in ...) for Workawayer
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting Paul who was a fantastic worker, cutting trees, clearing large overgrown corners –– he put his hand to anything we asked of him and went beyond too. Great card player and very interesting to talk to. We warmly recommend him and wish him all the best in his travels.
21 Jul 2026
Left by Workawayer for host
(Kiwi family welcoming help in ...)
What a fantastic experience! Lloyd and Janine are incredible hosts who immediately make you feel like part of the family. They’re generous, experienced, fun, and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Their property is breathtaking, with sweeping mountain views and some of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve ever seen. The surrounding area is rich in … read more
Their property is breathtaking, with sweeping mountain views and some of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve ever seen. The surrounding area is rich in … read more
23 May 2026
Left by host (Help out at a unique project ...) for Workawayer
Paul is fantastic! He is a very hard worker and easygoing to be around. We had a ton of tasks which we wanted to complete before our upcoming winter/high season and hoped Paul could assist us in getting some of it done while he was here. We finished all of it while he was here! He is super-efficient and doesn't mind getting his hands dirty. We cut
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12 May 2026
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help out at a unique project ...)
“What is this? A purple castle in remote Chile? WOW. I need to see this place someday.”
That’s exactly what I remember thinking a few years ago while scrolling through Workaway during another boring 12-hour night shift.
Well… I finally made it happen.
And somehow, it still exceeded my expectations.
I stayed here for a month, and every part of … read more
That’s exactly what I remember thinking a few years ago while scrolling through Workaway during another boring 12-hour night shift.
Well… I finally made it happen.
And somehow, it still exceeded my expectations.
I stayed here for a month, and every part of … read more
1 Apr 2026
Left by Workawayer for host
(Welcoming nature lovers in a ...)
This was the first place I have ever stayed longer than I originally planned and mostly for good reasons! It was a perfect fit for me really took me back to my youth working at a fishing lodge. Gourmet meals, drinks, fantastic accommodations, interesting people, and the drama was juicier than a Florida orange.
My main projects were operating the … read more
My main projects were operating the … read more
17 Feb 2026
Left by host (Practice languages and ...) for Workawayer
Paul, what a lumberjack legend.
It was a real blur for the month Paul was here. Lots of action with many different volunteers, projects and summer sun.
Rock steady, knowledgeable, and hard working, it felt at times I had to call him away from work to hang out.
He was conscientious, fit, and kind, and really made a huge difference on This place … read more
It was a real blur for the month Paul was here. Lots of action with many different volunteers, projects and summer sun.
Rock steady, knowledgeable, and hard working, it felt at times I had to call him away from work to hang out.
He was conscientious, fit, and kind, and really made a huge difference on This place … read more
13 Feb 2026
Left by Workawayer for host
(Practice languages and ...)
Riding away from Tim’s place is his held-together-by-old-shoelaces Renault. I had one thing on my mind. How much does property cost around here?
I stayed here for a month and had a great time. Tim is hilarious and easy to work with. Everybody I met was delightful. The work was right up my alley. The food was delicious.
The location is just … read more
I stayed here for a month and had a great time. Tim is hilarious and easy to work with. Everybody I met was delightful. The work was right up my alley. The food was delicious.
The location is just … read more
10 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help us out on our land near ...)
When Hugh picked me up at the bus stop, rocking his Trump hat, I was a bit surprised and concerned. I was wondering what in the hell I had signed up for. But despite having to endure Hughs' occasional right-wing conspiracy rants about Covid vaccine nano bots or airplane chem trails, I ended up having a really great time!
Hugh and Jane are a … read more
Hugh and Jane are a … read more
7 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer
What can we say about Paul other than simply a 5+++ workawayer.
He has boundless amounts of energy. Always up early and ready to go even before every body had finished breakfast !!
After a busy day working on the land he would go for a 10 k run or even longer if time permitted.
A great team member when we picked all the grapes ,fit, strong and … read more
He has boundless amounts of energy. Always up early and ready to go even before every body had finished breakfast !!
After a busy day working on the land he would go for a 10 k run or even longer if time permitted.
A great team member when we picked all the grapes ,fit, strong and … read more
11 Sep 2025
Left by host (Live in a historic castle by ...) for Workawayer
If Paul ever offers to come stay and help a hand, be sure to respond as fast as possible, because he’s such a blessing! No task is too much or too difficult and everything he does, he approaches with a determined, optimistic, calm and analytical mind.
On a personal level, he’s always up for trips to *drumrol please* the construction store, a … read more
On a personal level, he’s always up for trips to *drumrol please* the construction store, a … read more
4 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer for host
(Live in a historic castle by ...)
Absolutely incredible! The other reviews are not exaggerating in the slightest. I spend a month here and had a amazing time!
My main tasks were helping Leo tile a shower, renovating two rooms and fixing everything from a fried grill inginor to a burned out streetlight. If you are a “handyman” or a professional in the trades please apply, the … read more
My main tasks were helping Leo tile a shower, renovating two rooms and fixing everything from a fried grill inginor to a burned out streetlight. If you are a “handyman” or a professional in the trades please apply, the … read more
1 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help in our house and garden ...)
What an absolutely outstanding experience! Between the ocean, the mountains, the work, and the people I enjoyed every second I was there. 10/10. Would recommend to anybody. There is a good variety of things to help with, everything from cleaning apartment to cutting trees to replacing jacuzzi heating elements. I mostly helped with the boats,
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18 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer
Paul is the best workawayer we have ever had, just a pity he could come for a short period. He was discipline and super responsible; always ready and positive to help in everything. He has incredible different skills to be so young and you will never get a "no" from him without trying. We recommend him to every host who needs to have a person
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7 Jul 2019
Left by host (Join our family-run river ...) for Workawayer
Muchas gracias Paul de verdad muchas gracias por toda la ayuda en este tiempo que compartimos. Paul es una persona responsable, colaborador y siempre dispuesto a echar una mano trabajar con él fue muy fácil. Una persona super tranquila y super facil de llevar. Espero que le salga todo bien en Noruega. 100% recomendado. Saludos Paul!!!!
3 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Join our family-run river ...)
What a beautiful and amazing place! The location is awesome, and very remote. You are surrounded by nature. The work is pretty easy most of the time, the rooms and kitchen have to be cleaned and you usually help the guides prepare food or clean up the kitchen. Kirk and Johanna are super nice and very welcoming and friendly. Just know that there
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29 Jun 2019
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(Non-profit bee Farm in Austin ...)
I can't 'bee'lieve how much I learned in just two weeks working with Chuck and Tanya! They are excellent hosts that are very nice, generous and go above and 'bee'yond. We would 'bee'gin each day with breakfast around 9:00 work for 3-4 hours in the morning, come in and take a nice lunch break around noon and go back out to the hives for another
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17 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer
Paul is great help to have around! He is punctual, flexible, and easy going. He is a quick learner and was ready to help out with any tasks. We already miss having him around and hope he decides to come back again soon! Great sense of humor, cleans up after himself, and knows how to make himself useful! Thanks for helping us Paul! Tanya & Chuck
