Pieterpaul

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Hi! I’m Pieterpaul (PP), a tech enthusiast from the Netherlands. I’m passionate about problem-solving, learning new skills, and teaching others. I’ve recently dropped out of university to pursue my biggest adventure yet: converting a van into a sustainable, mobile home. I’m looking for a Workaway opportunity to work on my van in my spare time and contributing to projects in a sunny environment.


I am a hard worker and learn fast. I love learning new things and I just started my biggest learning journey yet I think:) I dropped out last summer and bought a van! A Opel Movano 2015 H2L2 bi turbo! It has 165 horsepower and is less than 5,5 meters long. I am trying to use sustainable tools and materials for my conversion.

More general information. I am originally from Barneveld, Netherlands. I have 3 siblings and a dog at home. For most of my life I've had a cat but since I moved out I don't have a say anymore and my lil brother wanted a dog(which I love:)).

I dropped out because I felt I could be doing more with my energy. I am very interested in technology and I felt comfortable knowing that a lot of companies in this field look at experience more than diplomas. This is why I will do many projects in my free time, which people are free to join if they are interested!

I know the van life isn't the most sustainable lifestyle but I allowed it to myself because I know it will teach me a lot. I am not planning on doing this my whole life

I go to the gym regularly but I always feel like I could be using that energy towards something useful so that's why I love workaways:)

My Instagram: pieterpaul_2107

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Hiking

Events & social

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Sustainability

Team sports

Technology

Photography

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Languages

Movies & TV

Music

History

Gardening

Farming

Culture

Cycling

DIY & crafts

Dancing

Drawing & painting

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Camping

Books

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Romanian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Very much so! I love teaching/learning a language

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Languages

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I studied at the University of Twente, where I studied advanced technology, which touches most of the parts of physics and engineering.

I studied Engineering and ICT(programming) for a year each before that study.

I lived on a farm for 4 years when I was younger where I always was running after my uncle and grandpa. I learned a lot about farming, technology, powertools and general upkeep.

I have worked at a tapas restaurant for 2 summers full time in the kitchen. The kitchen was on the top floor and there were 3 floors beneath that, and I had to manage where which dish went by the elevator next to cooking as well. I learned some great skills there.

I am very eager to learn new skills and will be forever grateful to you for whatever you are able to teach me:)

Next to that, I was in the national Dutch Under 21 lacrosse team. We went to Ireland for the world championship where we placed 12th out of 24 which for a small country like ours was really impressive! I was a defender and absolutely loved playing with those guys.

List of general skills:
- Working on bikes
- Working with 3d printers
- Basic welding(open to research and practice a bit for your specific project)
- Painting
- Working with electric and non electric tools
- Sketching
- General problem solving

List of skills I got to work on in my previous workaways:
- Insulating and plastering walls with natural materials
- Carpentry
- Working on Hydroelectricity systems
- Building wooden deck on stones without using concrete
- Using powertools like: Drill, Driver, skill saw, miter saw, grass trimmer, chainsaw, etc
- Repairing said powertools
- Paving big slabs and leveling them nicely
- Pointing outside wall using natural materials
- Building a terras wall using rocks
- Sanding, burning and oiling wood structures
- Driving in the mountains
- Working with compost
- Working in gardens
- General cleaning
- Working with people

Equipment I will be bringing in my van:
- A collection of LXT 18V Makita tools
- Ender 3 3D printer
- Normal tools
- Bike tools

Skills I want to improve/learn:
- Designing skills
- Electronics
- Raising a dog
- Cooking
- Spanish

I have followed the ocean rowing course where we went over:
- How to use the radio
- Navigation in port and on sea
- First aid
- Survival at sea

Age

22

What else ...

I do love a good board game. Do not be scared to challenge me, tho I will do everything in my power to win of course.

Other hobbies:
-Working with wood
- 3D printing
- Reading (When I can master the pull towards a screen of course...)
- Self improvement
- Rowing
- Making new friends
- Creating my daily routines
- Internet of things
- Implementing alternate ways of living
- Movies
- Podcasts

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Pig(the meat)

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian, preferred vegan (environmental reasons) But I'm very flexible