Maxime

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Description

Hi there!

My name is Max, 32 year old French-American currently living in Barcelona. I'm leaving the city life for a new adventure which has yet to reveal its shape and form. So excited for what's ahead! All I know is that it will start in the Canary Islands, from November 2023, and that's where I'm hoping to have a memorable volunteering experience :)

I see life and this world as precious gifts meant to be explored to the fullest. "Live as if you'll die tomorrow, learn as if you'll live forever" type of mentality. And for the past 8 years, I've been trying to live up to this vision, by traveling extensively around the world. My main profession is filmmaking/photography, although I am not a career-orientated person and like to reinvent myself and try new things. Recently, I've been growing more interest in manual labor and practical/human-orientated skills, rather than digital ones.

I've done several volunteerings over the years, although most of them were done outside of the Workaway platform:

• Working in an animal farm in Bulgaria, taking care of horses, sheep, goats, chicken, and daily life farm tasks, for 3 weeks.
• Teaching English in a school in a small desert village in Rajasthan, India, for 2 weeks.
• Working in a coffee farm in Colombia, for 1 month.
• Working as a guide and translator in the Amazon jungle, Peru, for 2 months.
• Several hostel experiences, reception, cleaning, activities, for over 6 months in total.

I am adaptable, very open-minded, friendly, and curious about many things. I love the feeling of team spirit, working together towards a common goal on a project.

Professionally, I've worked as a filmmaker and video editor for several years, as well as a bit of photography. I also have some experience in tourism and hospitality businesses (hostel/hotel, customer service, tourist guide). I can also pretty much do any type of manual work, if you teach me how to.

A happy learner looking for a place to connect and grow more!

See you soon!

Max

Interests

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

Teaching

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Some knowledge of:  

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

* Videomaking/Photography
I graduated in Film & Television in Paris, and worked with several companies primarly as an editor, filmmaker, and motion designer. I am traveling with my photo/video camera. I love taking pictures of beautiful sceneries, portraits, and creating short videos. If my skills in this discipline could be of any service, I would be more than happy to put them in use. I also have some experience in graphic design, photoshop and illustrator.

*Hospitality/Tourism
I've had several experiences working in hostels and with travel agencies. I'm social, patient, and friendly, and know how to handle guests and make sure they feel comfortable.

*Computers/Technology
If you need computer lessons, help with softwares, or any techy kind of thing, I might know a thing or two!

* French/English
I speak French and English fluently, and now have a solid level in Spanish, plus a little bit of german, if it can be of any use!
I'm interested in learning Russian, Hindi, Portuguese, Italian, Farsi.

*Good will/patience/dedication
When I have a task to do, I always try to do it as perfect as I can. I am a fast learner, and always give the best of myself. I want to learn some manual skills, whether it is in farming, gardening, animal care, construction, etc. Thanks to volunteering, I gained a little experience working in farms and with animals.

Age

33

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