Theodore

My status

Description

Hello/Bonjour/Sawadee Krap!

I'm a Canadian traveler happily "stuck" in New Zealand and looking for some projects to get further stuck in! My main interests are plants and how to cultivate and use them, but I am also focused on learning anything related to sustainability, self-sufficiency, and community living.

Currently myself and two friends are looking for a place to spend at least part of the winter. We're a very sociable group and are craving somewhere where we can mix with active, driven people.

Interests

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Language practice

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Art Projects

More details about your skills

My main area of expertise and interest is botany. I studied Plant Biology in school and have done plant-related work ranging from weeding to plant identification to tree bud grafting.

I also enjoy working with people and can even handle large groups of kids and teenagers! I have worked and volunteered as a river raft and kayak guide for outdoor school trips, and would do it again in a heartbeat.

This summer has been a big one for me, I have spent a lot of time living in communities and volunteering with festivals and burns. I particularly enjoyed the safety and harm-reduction roles I was involved in; I helped as a Ranger and in the Sanctuary/well-being tent.

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Thai: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am keen to continue improving my Thai, and am also interested in learning Japanese, Te Reo Māori, and Mandarin.

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Age

27

What else ...

I love to go for a morning swim, and I am diving into illustrating and painting.

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
  Vegan/Avoiding store bought meat and dairy