cdinopou

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I am Con from Melbourne Australia
I am a seasoned traveller who enjoys meeting people and has plenty of experience working within communities around the world. Places where I have helped or coordinated projects include India, Thailand and within the Indigenous communities of Australia.
Over many years, I have also worked with groups associated with disabled youth and adults, assisting either in the field or as a coordinator.
I am a qualified teacher with many years’ experience, teaching IT, Mathematics and English to young adults.
I have a resourceful mind and will work hard on any task I am given, in my own company or as part of a team. I am motivated and can use my initiative in seeing what needs doing.
I keep myself very fit and regard myself as an innovative cook, comfortable in a vegetarian and non-vegetarian environment.
I am a native English speaker who speaks Greek and conversational Spanish.
Interests

Plant care

History

Cooking & food

Beach

Movies & TV

Hiking

Charity work

Water sports

Sustainability

Mountain

Gardening

Carpentry

Self development

Performing arts

Languages

Fitness

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Cycling

Books

Yoga / Wellness

Politics / Social justice

Nature

Hitchhiking

Farming

Culture
Languages spoken

Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Some knowledge of:

Creative DIY projects

Being an elderly companion

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Light gardening

Languages

Teaching
More details about your skills

Teaching English
Gardening
Painting
General Maintenance
Cooking
Organisation
Proactive
Working within communities and self-reliant
Age

66
What else ...

I am an open minded individual who thoroughly enjoys being outdoors and I feel confortable knowing that I can rest easily at the end of the day, knowing that I have contributed fully towards all duties asked of me.
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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29 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us create our paradise ...)

My stay with Maria and her daughter Heather in the village of Kato Verga was brilliant. From the conversations on the front terrace overlooking the sea and the town of Kalamata, to the generous meals provided by the 2 ladies and their lovely home all made for a memorable experience. Maria introduced me to her friends, invited me out to dinner, … read more

(Excellent )

26 Jul 2025

Left by host (Help us create our paradise ...) for Workawayer ()

I had taken a break from Workaway as there was a lot going on in my personal life and it was really great to have Con stay with me for most of April...he reminded me of all the good things that being a workaway host has to offer :-) Con was a BIG help getting my garden in order after the winter (it's always a big job!!!) and he was happy to just … read more

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7 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy my new house in ...)

I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 weeks with Regine. She is a wonderful conversationalist, who provided wonderful meals and a great place to stay. She is a very proud individual who has spent countless hours keeping her property neat and tidy for herself and all her visitors. In my stay with her I was involved in trimming hedges, strimming grassed areas … read more

(Excellent )

5 Jun 2025

Left by host (Enjoy my new house in ...) for Workawayer ()

It was a real pleasure to host Con
Not only because he did a great job in my garden , but also I had pleasure to discuss with him about a lot of different things.

He was pleasant, funny, respectful easy to live and a pleasure to share my work with him, he was serious and really concerned by what I attempt to do

So I recommande him without any … read more

(Excellent )

18 Nov 2024

Left by host (Help us with gardening and ...) for Workawayer ()

Having Con stay with us and contribute to our project has been an absolute pleasure and we would recommend him wholeheartedly. During his two week stay we built a set of raised beds for the kitchen garden and moved a lot of top soil, chopped wood and many other general tasks. Con was fantastic at noticing things that needed doing and simply … read more

(Excellent )

18 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with gardening and ...)

Andrea and Ben are wonderful people who made my two week stay with them memorable. They are a well-travelled couple who have chosen to leave the corporate world behind and undertake a journey full of courage, commitment and enormous vision. Their ability to restore an old ruin and create such a wonderful home is testament to the great team work … read more

(Excellent )

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29 Jul 2025

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26 Jul 2025

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7 Jun 2025

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5 Jun 2025

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18 Nov 2024

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18 Nov 2024

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3 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Beautification projects for ...)

Rene and Julie have been wonderful hosts during my 2 week stay with them. They are certainly empathetic individuals who go out of their way to assist all the Workaways in their care. During my stay with them, four others from different parts of the world were with us. Rene and Julie did their utmost to make everyone’s stay a pleasurable one. There … read more

(Excellent)

3 Aug 2022

Left by host for Workawayer

Absolutely loved having Con being part of our household as his wonderful contributions added an additional level of sunshine into all our lives, us hosts as well as our fellow volunteers.

Con is a volunteer like no other, simply out there for fun & social interaction while maintaining a great DIY skill set.

We had him for a short two weeks and … read more

(Excellent)

17 Jul 2022

Left by host (Learn about equiculture and ...) for Workawayer

Con stayed with us for 2 weeks, and fitted in so easily. He has a zest for life that makes him a real pleasure to be around. And he has great stories! From work and travel in several places. His stories really underscore Con's pleasure in travel and especially in meeting and helping people.
He did lots of maintenance for us (oiling post and rail … read more

(Excellent)

4 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Learn about equiculture and ...)

I have just spent a wonderful two weeks with Eugene and Helen, here at Possum Brush. From the sensational meals to the intellectual dialogue, it was an absolute pleasure being in their company. Both Helen and Eugene were able to communicate clearly the tasks that needed completion well in advance and then allowed me to proceed through each … read more

(Excellent)

21 Jun 2022

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What can I say....we were looking for a workawayer and we found a friend! Con was an exceptional workawayer who went out of his way to help us in assisting Steve build a pool house, helping me with gardening, weeding, laying gravel paving and generally making sure the property was clean and tidy. We found Con to be trustworthy, reliable, friendly, … read more

(Excellent)

19 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with our garden in Blue ...)

I have spent an amazing 3 weeks with Steve and Carol at their wonderful home at the foot of the Blue Mountains. From day 1, the hospitality shown to me by both was amazing. Carol and Steve are a fantastic team and together have built and maintain a property that would be the envy of most. I was offered quality accommodation and each meal was tasty … read more

(Excellent)

17 Jun 2022

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Con was a joy to have with us for 2 weeks. Very engaging, very willing worker, self starter, extremely polite and aware of allowing his hosts space when they need it. He is excellent company. He did all that we set him to do and more. Our neighbours also thought he was the bees knees. We were lucky not to have him poached while he was here. We … read more

(Excellent)

4 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with general chores ...)

Jeffe and Carrie are a wonderful couple, and it has been an absolute pleasure to remain with them and their very bright companion Zuni for 2 weeks. Both Jeffe and Carrie are hardworking and give an enormous amount of time back into their community. They introduced me to many of their wonderful friends who also made my stay most enjoyable. I spent … read more

(Excellent)

17 Oct 2020

Left by host (Enjoy beautifying the land ...) for Workawayer

Con was an absolute pleasure to have around and to work with. He became very much a part of our family. He is hardworking, very willing to do any project, conscientious and puts his all into every task he takes on.. All done very well and with great care. He has a great sense of humour.
We were very sad to see him leave as he had to cut his time … read more

(Excellent)

17 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Enjoy beautifying the land ...)

It has been my absolute pleasure to meet Fran and Derek and their daughter Rosie. From day 1, it was evident that this family was both supportive and caring for someone in my situation. My accommodation in the two-bedroom casita was fantastic and Fran’s cooking was something to look forward to every working day. The mid-morning coffee breaks were … read more

(Excellent)