Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Peru - from Apr 2025 until May 2025 View all
Description
Hello!!
I'm Toby. I'm from the UK. For the last two years I've been working as a Geoscientist and before that studying Geology.
I love nature, reading (currently reading Braiding Sweet Grass) , gardening, conservation, running, walking, cooking (well I try).
I'm looking to gain experience in all walks of life. I'd love to see alternative ways of living and learn a more practical set of skills.
Interests
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
Camping
Languages
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Plant care
Music
Mountain
Farming
History
Hiking
Gardening
Books
Art & design
Carpentry
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am very keen to develop my Spanish. I will be in South America for over 6 months, so I hope to learn it to a basic conversational level.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Being an elderly companion
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
Animal Care
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I have a few hobbiest skills:
- Gardening - For the two years I've only had the gravel backyard that came with the house I was renting to work with. So I had to improvise and got some free old car tyres that I reused to make garden beds, planting a selection of herbs and flowers. Moreover, in the past as part of the conservation society I was in, I was very active at their collective allotment, growing; tomatoes, string beans, potatoes, strawberries and much more :)
- Conservation - I have been active in a few conservation communities in the last 5 years. I have done dead headging, headge planting, invasive species cut back, created a forrest butterfly glade, bird shelters and much more.
My background is one of Geology, which is what I studied at University and then have gone on to do as part of my career. Through this I have knowledge in:
- Field work/ Outdoor work
- Mapping
- Rock and Soil characteristics
I have worked as a Geoscientist and surveyor for the last two years. Key skills involving:
- Surveying, particularly drone surveying
- GIS/ digital mapping
- Organising/ managing jobs involving multiple people
Previous to this I have worked as a till worker and general store worker. Key skills involve:
- Customer Service
- Till work
- Cleaning
- Stock organisation
Age
25
What else ...
I'm keen to do more art. I've been getting into painting recently. I'm not very good but would love to paint some of the landscapes I'm travelling to.
I love to run and want to continue this while travelling.
I play and watch football. I have a long list of teams which I support: Arsenal, Reading, Oxford, Charlton
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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Toby was very fortunate, we… read more
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Despite not being able to stay for a long period of time and not being used to this kind of living, he came with a great energy and enthusiasm, and connected to the place in his own special way.
He is a humble, calm, honest, kind and beautiful being.
Made a great team with another volunteer and was always… read more
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Toby was very fortunate, we… read more
The… read more
Despite not being able to stay for a long period of time and not being used to this kind of living, he came with a great energy and enthusiasm, and connected to the place in his own special way.
He is a humble, calm, honest, kind and beautiful being.
Made a great team with another volunteer and was always… read more
