Paul

United Kingdom
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
I have spent the majority of my adult life living and travelling around the UK on various different boats, from narrow boats on the canal system to sailing boats around the coast. I've started to feel that this type of traveling has become too "safe"... after all wherever I have gone I've had my home with me.
So now is time for a new period in my life to widen my horizons, which can all to easily narrow as we mature and travel, meet new people, share experience and try to help others.
My experience with boats means I'm competent with off grid living and have no problems with electrical, plumbing or maintenance work.
In a work and voluntary settings, I have experience of working with volunteers, advice giving, child protection, end of life visiting...and much much more!
Interests
Culture
Mountain
Nature
Outdoor activities
Politics / Social justice
Sailing / Boating
Self development
Vegetarian or vegan
Yoga / Wellness
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
Im learning Spanish and am at intermediate level for reading and listening, if it's not too fast, but need much more practice with speaking. As a native English speaker I'm more than happy to help anyone learn or improve their English.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Languages
Being an elderly companion
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
I am competent with electrical work, both mains and off grid, as well as plumbing and general maintenance. I have fitted out numerous boats and completed all the electrical, plumbing, gas, woodwork etc. myself, although I don't have formal qualifications in any of these.
Outside of manual work I have experience with working with volunteers and third sector organisations as well as advice provision and child protection. I've also undertake end of life visiting.
Age
60
What else ...
What else to say...I'm a good listener and am easy going and generally fit well into any situation.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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1 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Paul ) for host (Real experience while helping ...)

Overall an amazing experience. The other volunteers were wonderful and the staff at the school are as welcoming and friendly as you could want. The real joy is the students who are truly appreciative of your help and amazingly keen to learn. It is a true culture exchange in every sense, teaching your language and about your culture and learning… read more

(Excellent )

12 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Paul ) for host (Come and help in a natural ...)

What can I say that already hasn't been said by all the other workawayers that have found Sofie, her dogs and the environment an amazing experience...all the positive feedback is absolutely true.
This was my first workaway experience and if they are all like this the world is going to be an amazing place!
Sofie is very clear and precise with the… read more

(Excellent )

12 Dec 2023

Left by host (Come and help in a natural ...) for Workawayer (Paul )

Paul is a 5-star workawayer (or above), without any doubt. If he ever contacts you, it is your lucky day... Not only he is extremely helpful for whatever help you would need but more important, it is the attitude he has all the time. Always smiling, always in a good mood, always on time, very funny (english sense of humour), you will get used to… read more

(Excellent )

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