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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Uruguay - from Jan 2026 until Feb 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
Adventure sports
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Languages
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
general maintenance, manual labor, basic plumbing, basic carpentry, computers, landscaping, boating, fishing
Age
32
What else ...
Whatsapp# 19283108523
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No, I grew up on salmon and venison and have no problem eating meat
Feedback
10 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Olive harvest starts soon ...)
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
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2025
Left by host (Olive harvest starts soon ...) 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
(Excellent
)
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
(Excellent
)
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
(Excellent
)
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,… read more
(Excellent
)
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… read more
(Excellent
)
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10 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Olive harvest starts soon ...)
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
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2025
Left by host (Olive harvest starts soon ...) 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
(Excellent)
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
(Excellent)
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
(Excellent)
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,… read more
(Excellent)
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… read more
(Excellent)
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!!!!
(Excellent)
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… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(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… read more
(Excellent)
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
(Excellent)
