WalterT64

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Description

As a working father of four, I have navigated a sometimes quite turbulent family life for over 20 years. This has kept me healthy, and I feel physically fit. Throughout these years, I have always stayed active—I regularly play volleyball in a club every week, which I thoroughly enjoy. I am married and live with my family in a small village just outside the Berlin city limits. Over the years, my wife and I have renovated and adapted our home to suit our family’s needs, keeping everything in good repair. Our property also includes a large plot of land and a meadow that require ongoing maintenance. Over time, I have developed effective routines for managing the many tasks around the house and grounds alongside my professional work. We love our home and enjoy our life close to nature, spending a great deal of time outdoors—gardening, preparing firewood, carrying out repairs, or tackling specific projects, such as building a patio area or constructing a carport.
For the past decade, my family vacations have consistently taken us to Scandinavia. I am fascinated by the nature of Northern Europe and the spirit of the local people. During these trips, I have always had the chance to experience mountains, forests, and the sea firsthand. The deep connection to nature that characterizes the Scandinavian way of life resonates strongly with me. I would love to learn more about this lifestyle; I am interested in traveling on my own and joining a community that needs a helping hand with daily tasks—whether on a farm or in the forest. I am also happy to assist with construction and renovation work. Please note, however, that I am neither a fisherman nor a cook.

In 2025 and 2026, I had the opportunity to spend time in Sweden, Iceland, and Finland as a "Workawayer." In the process, I had some wonderful experiences, and I believe I was able to provide effective support to my host families with the tasks that needed to be done on their farms.

Interests

Pets

Farming

Animals

Carpentry

Team sports

Nature

Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Intermediate

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Life at a Farmstay

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Able to teach about:  

Light maintenance

Animal Care

Creative DIY projects

Light gardening

More details about your skills

Fähigkeiten: Arbeiten mit Tieren, Feuerholz machen (sägen mit der Kettensäge, tranportieren, zerkleinern, stapeln), Garten- und Erntearbeiten, Hecken und Bäume beschneiden, Wege und Flächen anlegen, Zäune und Carports bauen, bevorzuge Arbeiten mit Holz im Sinne von schneiden, hobeln, streichen, Reparatur und ggf. Bau kleinerer Möbelstücke, besitze Führerschein für Motorrad, Pkw und Traktor
Kompetenzen: teamfähig, arbeite gerne in der Gruppe, bei entsprechender Erfahrung auch als Leader, bin strukturiert und arbeite vorausschauend, kann mich aber auch spontan an die jeweilige Situation anpassen und mit anpacken
Erfahrung: ganz viel Lebenserfahrung rund um Haus, Garten und Wald, bin Mitglied in einem Verein zur Rehkitzrettung

Age

62

What else ...

Mit meinem "workaway" würde ich mir gerne den Wunsch erfüllen, im Herbst 2026 für 2 Monate anderen Gemeinschaften beim Aufbau oder Erhalt ihres Lebensumfeldes zu helfen. Mir ist es wichtig, die Gelegenheit zu nutzen, Menschen, die anders leben als ich, kennenzulernen. Die Idee, eine gewisse Lebenszeit in einem der Länder Skandinaviens zu verbringen, treibt mich an, hier mein Profil zu veröffentlichen. Ich habe keine hohen Ansprüche an Unterkunft und Versorgung. Ich erwarte keine Bezahlung. Die Möglichkeit auf Teilhabe an der Gemeinschaft und das gemeinsame Arbeiten sind mir wichtiger.

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements