Christopher

Canada
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Travel information

I am currently

Travelling
Description

Hola y mucho gusto!

I am a 41 year old seasoned traveller from Toronto, Canada looking to have his first Workaway experiences and contribute in a meaningful and positive way to local communities throughout South America during this current trip. I would describe myself as an open minded and independent thinker and (of course!) a hard worker who rarely backs down from a new challenge. In my life back home I have almost 20 years experience working in hospitality, mainly restaurants and bars, and know how to succeed with speed under pressure, and do it all with a smile on my face :)

In addition to that, I have some non-professional experience with photography and videography, and can navigate programs like Capture One, Lightroom and Final Cut Pro to create photo and video content. I am also passionate about nature conservation and the environment, and in Canada I volunteer with a small organization dedicated to creating and maintaining hiking trails and campsites for canoe camping in the wilderness areas near where I live.
Interests

Sustainability

Self development

Mountain

Charity work

Movies & TV

Politics / Social justice

Culture

History

Books

Photography

Writing

Water sports

Hiking

Nature

Camping
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm very much interested in being in an environment where I can immerse myself and improve my Spanish. Currently intermediate but looking to improve! I'm also a native English speaker with a degree in literature and while not certified, have done courses in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) and would be happy to give lessons in an informal capacity.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Eco Projects

House & pet sitting

Charity Work

Creative DIY projects

Teaching

Some knowledge of:

Languages

Able to teach about:

Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills

Many years experience working in hospitality / tourism throughout Canada and am a skilled bartender and server. I have an interest in photography and videography and have shot different events around my home city. I'm in good physical shape and am very comfortable outdoors, and do volunteering with a wilderness protection organization where we maintain trails and camp in remote areas under primitive conditions. I have strong communication and people skills. I enjoy cooking. I can drive.
Age

42
What else ...

Canoeing, camping, kayaking, and hiking are all things I love to do outside.
Inside I love to read books and go to the movies.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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14 Jul 2026

Left by host (Join us and our students ...) for Workawayer ()

I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to Chris for his excellent work as a volunteer; everyone at the Institute already misses him dearly. He did an extraordinary job facilitating English conversations; thanks to his patience, fluency, and dedication, he helped participants lose their fear of speaking and build confidence in a very … read more

(Excellent )

29 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us and our students ...)

I had a great two weeks at this place. The administrator Carolina is just a lovely person and a really helpful contact for all questions related to the school or Cuenca in general. Here you are given quite a lot of freedom with how you want to run the classes. Basically the students have grammar classes and a more structured curriculum they take … read more

(Excellent )

3 May 2026

Left by host (Help in our language ...) for Workawayer ()

Christopher es una excelente persona, es muy responsable, proactivo, puntual y creativo. Fue una experiencia increíble. Nuestros estudiantes y docentes realmente disfrutaron del tiempo que estuvo con nosotros. Todo el tiempo estuvo dispuesto a ayudarnos, porque es muy amable; los niños y los estudiantes en general amaron sus clases de inglés. … read more

(Excellent )

2 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help in our language ...)

I had a wonderful 3 weeks volunteering here in the towns of La Dorada and Mariquita. Edwin was an incredible host and made me feel like a true friend throughout my stay, checking in frequently to make sure everything was OK and I had what I needed to be comfortable. The work itself was a lot of fun, assisting the English teachers with their … read more

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