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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
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:
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
Teaching English
Gardening
Painting
General Maintenance
Cooking
Organisation
Proactive
Working within communities and self-reliant
Age
65
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.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
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
)
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
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
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
)
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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)
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
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
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
Left by host for Workawayer ()
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
Left by host for Workawayer ()
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
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)
