Andrew

United Kingdom
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Portugal - from Apr 2025 until May 2025
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Description
A maintenance technician by trade, I have always had rewarding experiences while volunteering. Now finding new challenges via Workaway, I can help you realise your construction, maintenance, restoration and sustainable projects. Travelling with a camper van January - June 2025.
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Van life
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Languages
Hiking
Cycling
DIY & crafts
Charity work
Camping
Carpentry
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Always open to learning the language of the place I'm in, to facilitate life and volunteering. I can also help to improve your English
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Gardening
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
Offering a variety of practical skills.
- Specialist in industrial control systems.
- Overhaul of heavy machinery.
- Volunteered on hiking trail construction in Georgia as well as other construction projects in UK and Tanzania.
- Designed and installed solar system on my camper van.
- English native speaker, I also speak a bit of Italian and German.
- I bring my own power tools!
- Eager to learn new and different skills.
Age
43
What else ...
I'm not all about machine maintenance. Through volunteer projects over the years I've always met the most interesting people, learnt the most diverse skills, had the best times, made the best connections. I would like to continue finding all of these things and help out with some different projects too.

I don't smoke, drink alcohol or do drugs.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  No dietary requirements. I eat absolutely anything!

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12 Mar 2025

Left by host (Be part of our permaculture ...) for Workawayer ()

Andrew was a real asset to our project! He built a beautiful dog shelter and fixed the electricity in our workshop—such valuable contributions. He's very independent, traveling in his own van and taking great care of himself. This was our first WorkAway experience where we weren't present, but communication with Andrew was five-star from the… read more

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1 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Be part of our permaculture ...)

I was happy to get involved in a few different projects at this eco-lodge. The house is so beautiful, it has been such a pleasure to spend time there. The hosts are truly inspiring, with all their life experience to share. I also made friends with the others there, who generously shared their life philosophy with me (as well as their superior… read more

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25 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Cultural exchange in ...)

Ria welcomed me into her home and shared everything she had with me. This was my first workaway and my first time in rural Morocco, so Ria was my guide to daily life away from the touristy cities. I really enjoyed the peace and quiet here, as well as chilling with the cute cats (strokeability rating 5/5). All the best Ria and I hope you get some… read more

(Excellent )

24 Feb 2025

Left by host (Cultural exchange in ...) for Workawayer ()

Andrew stayed on the farm for a month, two weeks out of that month was farm-sitting.
Andrew is quite an interesting character, very helpful, and independent, he sleeps in his van. He was very generous with his van, he picked up two loads of pallets, that he used to build a dog house (the dog and cats love it), and shopped with me for groceries… read more

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