Profile information
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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Tenerife, Spain - from Oct 2026 until Dec 2026 View all -
Description
Hi everyone!
My wife (29) and I (34) are setting off for a year of volunteering starting in October 2026.
I did some volunteering about 10 years ago—spending 1.5 months doing farm and building work in Poland and Belgium, plus 3 months helping out in a hostel in South Korea. Loved every bit of it! Career-wise, I spent 6 years running 30 short-term rental apartments and the last 4 years working as a software developer. We are very active members of the Couchsurfing community, hosted 50+ guests from 20+ countries, so if you want to read some references about me https://www.couchsurfing.com/c/en/users/gergely-csizmazia
My wife has a degree in Nature Conservation (mostly focused on Hungarian ecosystems, so she's eager to learn new environments firsthand), but works in administration.
We are preparing to build our own eco-retreat and wildlife haven in Hungary based on permaculture principles. Before we break ground, we want to spend a full year getting our hands dirty, learning from different sustainable setups, and meeting great people along the way.
What we are looking for:
- Permaculture farms & homesteads: A massive plus if you have cows! I genuinely love cows and plan to keep them on our own farm later, so I’m very keen to get hands-on experience feeding, handling, and caring for them.
- Guesthouses & eco-lodges in nature: Anywhere scenic and quiet away from big cities.
- Animal sanctuaries & wildlife projects
- Coastal spots: Anywhere near the water with good snorkeling or scuba diving nearby is a huge bonus for our time off!
- Meditation & retreat centres
A bit more about us:
We are non-smokers, very rarely drink, have completely flexible diets, and keep our living spaces clean and tidy. We're reliable, easy-going, and excited to help out. -
Interests
Technology
Self development
Sustainability
Pets
Events & social
Farming
Charity work
Plant care
Languages
Gardening
Books
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Beach
Nature
Mountain
Camping
Hiking
Water sports
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hungarian: FluentMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this. -
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Light maintenance
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Teaching
House & pet sitting
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Hospitality/Tourism
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More details about your skills
Manual & farm work: Gardening, fencing, general maintenance, and daily animal care.
Guesthouse help: Check-ins, guest support, day-to-day operations, and thorough cleaning/room turnover.
Childcare & family help: While we don’t have kids of our own, we frequently babysit our two nephews (ages 1 and 4), so we are very comfortable keeping young kids entertained and safe.
Pet & animal care: We have two pet bunnies at home and love animals, so we're happy to look after household pets or help with livestock.
Tech & organization: Sorting out tech/Wi-Fi issues, managing bookings/spreadsheets, and general admin.
Driving & logistics: I hold a full driver's license and am comfortable driving.
English practice & general chores: I speak fluent English, my wife is intermediate, and we're happy to jump in wherever an extra pair of hands is needed. -
Age
34 & 29
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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