Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
I'm currently travelling round North and South Island with family and a friend, then will be on my own from mid Feb til July!
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Jan 2025 until Jun 2025 View all
Description
Hi! My name is Timmy, I'm 18 years old and I'm from the UK. I love music, being outdoors, and learning about nature.
Having finished school earlier this year, I'm currently on my gap year before heading to the University of Edinburgh next year to study Biological Sciences. I'm currently exploring New Zealand, planning to work and volunteer on farms, conservation land, or whatever else takes fancy! I'm also looking to get involved in fun activities such as hiking, kayaking and scuba diving.
Interests
Winter sports
Water sports
Gardening
Art & design
Adventure sports
Plant care
Music
Cooking & food
Beach
Movies & TV
Hiking
Charity work
Drawing & painting
Astronomy
Sustainability
Pets
Mountain
Languages
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Animals
Books
Farming
Nature
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Korean: Beginner
Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
A huge part of my life since I was 6 years old, Scouts has taught me many invaluable skills ranging from fire building to navigation, outdoor cooking, and den building. Scouts has also helped to build my character to be resilient and adaptable, with a positive attitude to life. A great example of this was when I was part of the World Scout Jamboree in Korea in 2023, which was riddled by problems ranging from minor to catastrophic, but in which I managed to focus on the positives and keep up group morale.
I have experience in conservation volunteering through Tengah Island Conservation, Malaysia, whom I volunteered with for 12 days in 2022. This involved expeditions by boat and on foot to search for turtle nests, handling and measurement of turtle hatchlings, night time checks of the turtle hatchery, sorting marine debris, data management, and an educational talk to the public about sea turtles.
I partook in the Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, which involved a 4-day expedition in the Yorkshire Dales, carrying all gear and tents, and hiking roughly 28km a day through steep terrain and stormy weather.
I believe my current job as a waiter in a local pub has helped to build my skills in working under pressure, multi-tasking, and my people skills in handling difficult situations.
Age
18
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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Mish and Nige’s place is very well set up for Workawayers, with several guest rooms. The… read more
The work ranged from simple weeding round the house and vegetable boxes, to removing invasive species such as pampas grass and gorse from the planted trees around the land. A particular… read more
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Mish and Nige’s place is very well set up for Workawayers, with several guest rooms. The… read more
The work ranged from simple weeding round the house and vegetable boxes, to removing invasive species such as pampas grass and gorse from the planted trees around the land. A particular… read more
