Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
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Description
Hi
My name is Rodney. Time to get back on the road again. I love exploring the nature, culture, history, language, art and food of new places, meeting new friends and working with interesting people.
Workwise I am fairly dexterous. I have spent most of my life working one on one with the public. I am also pretty good at manual and artistic projects. I have just finished renovating the house I bought 1 1/2 years ago and landscaping the gardens front and rear and gained a high level of satisfaction seeing the end results.
Both my daughters have left home now so its my time to go out and explore again. I have been around a lot of Europe and have spent time in the USA, Venezuela and Ecuador, and in 2024 spent a couple of months volunteering in Costa Rica,maintaining jungle lodges and habitation. -
Interests
Adventure sports
Water sports
Events & social
Nature
Outdoor activities
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Plant care
Music
Pets
Mountain
History
Hiking
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Carpentry
Books
Beach
Art & design
Architecture
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I am currently doing a Doulingo course in Spanish on an intermediate level and and feel the opportunity to work in a Spanish speaking country will greatly improve my fluency. -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Light maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
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More details about your skills
I have many years experience working with the public in the retail and service sector and am a good listener with excellent communication skills. I have employed staff with learning disabilities and fully believe everyone should be given the best possible chance. My 8 year old niece has Down Syndrome and I have taken part in fund raising for her local charity and love seeing the joy on the faces of the children it has been able to help.
I had a business making hand crafted Celtic design mirrors and then moved on to making and selling furniture.
I love nature and gardening and have designed and landscaped three gardens. I love cooking and gained an NVQ in food preparation.
I have worked in a hot jungle environment, with ants, mosquitoes and whatever else ,maintaining buildings ,pathways and the habitat.
I can drive a 7.5 ton truck and use a forklift.
I have a good range of DIY skills and have just finished renovating a house. -
Age
58
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What else ...
I have a keen interest in history and plants and enjoy good conversation and playing card games.
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
Though unfortunately I did not have the pleasure of meeting him in person, during my time away our property managers worked with Rodney and gave flying thumbs up for him. He was skilled, friendly and everything you hope for in a volunteer.
Thank you Rodney and I hope our paths … read more
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Though unfortunately I did not have the pleasure of meeting him in person, during my time away our property managers worked with Rodney and gave flying thumbs up for him. He was skilled, friendly and everything you hope for in a volunteer.
Thank you Rodney and I hope our paths … read more
