Niklas

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Description

Hi, I am Niklas from Germany. Friends describe me as lively, honest and curious. I love being in nature, cooking, music, good conversations and hands on projects. I also enjoy activities and a bit of adrenaline sometimes, but it is never a must.

Traveling for me is about cultural exchange, especially through food, learning practical skills, and personal growth. I connect best in smaller groups where you can really get to know each other. I value sustainability, mindfulness, respect and honesty. I am especially interested in eco projects, farms, communities, retreat centers, hostels and building projects.

For two years I ran my own small “Mosterei” (a juice and cider pressing business). That experience taught me how to work responsibly with people and tasks, including customer contact, building and maintaining a website, and leading a small team. On top of that, I have practical IT skills such as Excel, programming basics, hardware and networking, and I enjoy learning new things quickly.

I have experienced cultural exchange by living with a host family in Brazil and traveling with a group. My English is a bit rusty at the moment, but I feel confident communicating and I improve fast when I use it daily. Now I am excited for my first Workaway experience and to contribute with a positive and grounded energy.

Interests

Self development

Van life

Pets

Sustainability

Politics / Social justice

Technology

Events & social

LGBTQ

Culture

Carpentry

Gardening

Cooking & food

Adventure sports

Beach

Yoga / Wellness

Camping

Nature

Mountain

Sailing / Boating

Winter sports

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Intermediate

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Teaching

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Light maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Languages
• German: native
• English: confident in communication, currently a bit rusty but improves quickly in daily use

Hands on and DIY
• Built wooden planter boxes
• General household repairs and maintenance
• Confident using tools: sander, miter saw, circular saw, drill
• Gardening and outdoor work
• Garden work and general outdoor tasks
• Physically fit and happy with a mix of lighter and more demanding work

IT and digital skills
• Excel: automated an invoicing and billing tool
• Excel automation experience with formulas, Power Query, and VBA
• Programming: solid basics
• Hardware and networking: basic setup and troubleshooting
• Can support with spreadsheets, simple systems, device setup, and organization

Business and people skills
• Ran a small juice and cider pressing business for two years
• Customer communication and service mindset
• Website creation and maintenance
• Team leadership and coordination
• Sales experience

Food and hospitality
• Cooking experience for friends (not large scale yet)
• Guest support and advice

Age

30

What else ...

I want to mention that I have a visual impairment and I am not allowed to drive a car. In everyday life it affects me very little and most people do not notice it unless I tell them. I am fully independent and happy to help with all tasks that do not require driving.

Some more information

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  Special dietary requirements