Reuben

United Kingdom
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G'day! I'm back home in the UK now, down in Buckinghamshire. Always love to head out for a wander in the country or city, or any other activity you might want some company for!
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Hello hello! I'm Reuben, you might see me out on a walk, marching down the street, or trying to hitch a ride on the side of the road. Always happy to chat and see what folks are up to!

I always enjoy learning new skills and helping teach people the skills I know. I've spent 2 years on a Care Farm in the UK teaching all sorts of people about farming, woodworking, and different conservation works I do. And I have now spent a year doing workaways around Australia. From petting farms up North near Darwin, to budding permaculture homesteads in Victoria, to landscaping in a family garden as far south as I could go in Hobart.
Interests

Hitchhiking

Events & social

Sustainability

Outdoor activities

Pets

Charity work

History

Nature

Plant care

Photography

Hiking

Gardening

LGBTQ

Farming

Culture

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Books

Astronomy

Camping

DIY & crafts

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner

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I am a native speaker of English, and can help with teaching it. Although I have no experience in teaching languages. I do have some in Maths, Geography and the sciences.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Teaching

Light gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Some knowledge of:

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Animal Care

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Creative DIY projects
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I am experienced wood turning, and know a bit of other disciplines of woodwork. I have taught some young people the basics of woodturning and helped them make all sorts of projects on Countryways at Road Farm. From a Dice cup shaped like a barrel, to a set of shed doors.
I also have experience working with children of all ages. In both a school setting and a more relaxed setting. From working as a Playworker for children aged 6-10 and many school visits hosted by Countryways.
I also have experience with instaling and repairing fencing. As well as some working with cattle and other animals.
Age

22
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As you may have seen in my profile, I have done a range of things at Countryways. A full list would be tough to pin down. But it can be summed up as Animal and Land management, as well as woodworking with reclaimed or localy sourced wood.
I love hiking, and enjoy setting off in one direction and walking until I feel like turning around. As well as more planned out routes.
On any walks I always keep an eye out for the small details. Insects, flowers, mosses. The way a tree has hollowed out, the waves in rocks. I've recently gotten more into photography, and I am trying to get better at that by taking a lot of photos.
I also like cooking and eating new things, although it doesn't always go as well as I hope.
Boardgames are always fun to do, can't say I'm a champion of any one game. But I enjoy a good game of scrabble, and once won a game of Monoply!
This is getting a bit long, so I'll keep this last bit quick. I love astronomy, in fact the night skys are a big reason why I came to Australia!
I also know a fair few target sports. Archery, rifle shooting, and Axe Throwing to be prescise. And have been a range officer or assistant range officer for all of them multiple times.
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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10 Nov 2025

Left by host (Improving native biodiversity ...) for Workawayer ()

We really enjoyed having Reuben stay with us for just over 2 weeks. He was cheerful, energetic, keen to utilise his skills and knowledge (which was considerable - on many different subjects from the celestial night sky to how to make good compost to caring for hens to woodwork) and to learn something from us. He worked many more hours than … read more

(Excellent )

6 Oct 2025

Left by host (Join our sustainable family ...) for Workawayer ()

Reuben was a happy cheerful person. Knew a lot more facts about a lot more subjects and was a hot with our kids. Very easy to have around and great to chat to, Rueben attacked every task with enthusiasm and thought, and used a lot of initiative when left to work alone. Definitely did a lot more hours than was expected of him.
Our house was chaotic … read more

(Excellent )

18 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Take part in an arboretum and ...)

I had a fantastic time with Mark. He makes sure to find tasks that fit to each of his volunteers, so we all had something interesting to do! We had some spells of very rainy weather, but we managed to work around it.
The arboretum is also a beautiful place to walk and explore, with all sorts of secrets hiding away if you look close enough. I … read more

(Excellent )

18 Jul 2025

Left by host (Take part in an arboretum and ...) for Workawayer ()

It was a real pleasure to host this fine young man. We had a great time together. Thank you.

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10 Nov 2025

Left by host (Improving native biodiversity ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

6 Oct 2025

Left by host (Join our sustainable family ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

18 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Take part in an arboretum and ...)

(Excellent)

18 Jul 2025

Left by host (Take part in an arboretum and ...) for Workawayer

It was a real pleasure to host this fine young man. We had a great time together. Thank you.

(Excellent)

26 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer

Reuben is a pleasant and easy going guest, and we are happy he accepted our invitation. He is very inquisitive and interested in many areas, and also has quite a few stories and knowledge to share. In terms of work, he helped us get fire wood and mainly applied himself with cobbing and plastering the walls of our root cellar. He also passed on his … read more

(Very good)

26 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Off-grid DIY and learning eco ...)

Dorris and Ata are fantastic hosts. I stayed 10 days and it was a wonderful experience. I learnt a lot about the local plant life and culture. As well as learning how to build with cob! The work hours are incredible. with plenty of time to explore the land, relax, or go for a swim.

(Excellent)

26 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Sharing knowledge and ...)

I spent 6 days with Adi and Ray. Helping tackle the mulching, and pulling off a load of ivy that has gotten loose. They are two incredible people, and so are their children. I felt right at home, and will definitely be back if I am in the area

(Excellent)

25 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Animal and nature lovers ...)

I stayed with Emma and Robbie for about 2 weeks. Loved every moment of it. They are incredibly friendly, inviting me and all the other workawayers down to weekly song and dance. The work was varied. From watering the garden to mouse proofing Emma's clinic room. Overall they made my last few weeks in Tasmania a fantastic time, I'd recommend them to … read more

(Excellent)

1 Aug 2024

Left by host for Workawayer

Having Reuben stay with me was such a fantastic experience. What a lovely, hard working young man. I would recommend him to anyone looking for some help on there place. He is self motivated and had many farm skills. Reuben helped with getting a major area tidied up and his approach to the task was well thought out and executed. The cats absolutely … read more

(Excellent)

31 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Join me on my self ...)

I spent 12 days on Sarah's farm and loved every minute of it.
Whilst I was there I learnt all sorts about her plans to become more self sufficient and was inspired by how much she has transformed her farm. Sarah also took me on a wonderful tour of the Silo art, with a secret mural as well.

I was there during the colder months. So the flower farm … read more

(Excellent)