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Activities i am interested in:
I'm taking a little break from work life to travel, while finding fun ways to meet cool people and be of service.
Description
Hey there!
Thanks so much for stopping by, I'm glad you came. Please, stay a while.
My name's Piers, I'm an easy-going nerd with a heart of gold.
Simply, it's about time I took another break from my tech work as a consultant. In that, all work and no play makes Piers a dull boy!
I first stated using Workaway in 2017 with my girlfriend at the time, and have since had MANY experiences combining travel and volunteerism. It's such a treat, and aside from Couchsurfing, is far and away my favorite means of making meaningful travel memories.
I suppose you might also be wondering, "what makes this guy tick?"
Well, I'm an avid outdoors-man, and frequently like getting away to spend nights in the woods. I cycle every chance I get, and love spending time in the saddle. I have an artistic side that expresses itself through drawing and painting. And I'm also a secret musician, teaching myself to make noise that sometimes sounds pleasing on the guitar.
I'm generally quite laid back, though certainly not without my enthusiastic side. I have a curious mind, I'm a nerd, and deeply enjoy real conversation. I also love to ask people how they're "really" doing. So often people ask "Hey, how are you?" without really meaning it. I am not one such person, and believe the world would be such a better place if we all learned to really answer that questions more honestly.
I think listening is my super power.
So yeah, if you like what you've read and you get a message from me inquiring about your availability...I'd be thrilled to death to come and participate.
Thank you!
Interests
Van life
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hitchhiking
Languages
Mountain
Music
History
Hiking
Fitness
Farming
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Cooking & food
Camping
Art & design
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Japanese: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
I can do a little bit of everything!
Below is a general summary of the basic skills and knowledge I've gained from traveling and volunteering over the years, and can use to support potential hosts:
Maintenance/Installation landscaping, tree pruning, gardening, farming, manual labor, basic construction, heavy equipment operation, small engine repair, customer service, food service, and general handyman skills.
I am also a digital marketer, and have computer skills to offer.
I'm still learning too! None of the assets I've listed above are as strongly developed as my desire to learn, grow, and build community.
Age
36
What else ...
I'm a total camping gear geek, and love to backpack.
I ride my bicycle all the time, if you like bikes too we'll be friends.
I play ultimate frisbee every week, and really like getting good exercise.
I participate in two men's groups and generally like talking about my feelings or the feelings of others in a supportive way.
I love to cook and eat good food even more.
I also really like board games, reading, and drawing.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
Essentially, seven people shared a pretty intimate space for approximately ten days. Getting personal time was a challenge, but I really liked… read more
People like him are the reason Workaway is great, and to me he embodies an ideal host. He is open, kind, and uniquely himself. He's a great source of cultural knowledge, which he openly shared about the area and Poland in general. Which I found very interesting!
He… read more
Overall my stay was quite positive. The staff are very friendly, the location is great for nature lovers, I was quite well fed, the other volunteers were cool people, and the general manager Wojciech was really good about organizing little trips in the area.
The only advice I would give is to check if they're hosting a… read more
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Essentially, seven people shared a pretty intimate space for approximately ten days. Getting personal time was a challenge, but I really liked… read more
People like him are the reason Workaway is great, and to me he embodies an ideal host. He is open, kind, and uniquely himself. He's a great source of cultural knowledge, which he openly shared about the area and Poland in general. Which I found very interesting!
He… read more
Overall my stay was quite positive. The staff are very friendly, the location is great for nature lovers, I was quite well fed, the other volunteers were cool people, and the general manager Wojciech was really good about organizing little trips in the area.
The only advice I would give is to check if they're hosting a… read more
I went to see how to plaster straw bale houses using clay. I learned a lot, because that's mostly what I went to help with. It's dirty and hard work, but very interesting to see their process. By the time I left… read more
