Dave

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I'm interested in outdoor, nature-oriented work. I enjoy working with animals and challenging myself. I'm open-minded and happy to try anything once!

Description

I'm Dave, I'm 28 years old from Derby in the UK. I'm travelling for a year or two, starting in April 2023 and I'm currently seeking to book in Workaways from January 2023 onwards. I have a university degree in English and History and have spent the past 3 years running a restaurant and bar. I have now closed the business and am looking to explore more of the world and immerse myself in new cultures and lifestyles.

I love to experience different cultures and environments, and want to become a more rounded and fruitful human being. My family often visit Scotland where I spend a lot of my time hiking and foraging, and enjoying the outdoors away from the business of the inner cities. I have lots of volunteering experience, particularly in schools and with children, and have been volunteering since the age of 15. I did my first Workaway in 2017 and had a great experience in India, and I am looking forward to many more in the future.

I believe in equality, fairness, and respect for nature and all of nature's beings. I am at the stage in my life where I would love to learn and expand my knowledge as much as I can. I have many passions and hobbies including hiking, foraging, reading, gardening and cooking (I'm vegetarian and I'm happy to cook for myself and others). I love the outdoors and nature, and thrive when I am in these types of surroundings.

Thanks for looking at my Workaway profile :)

Interests

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Italian: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Languages

Art Projects

Charity Work

---

Some knowledge of:  

General Maintenance

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Teaching

---

Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

I am a native English speaker and I set up and have been the director of an award-winning restaurant for the past 3 years. Over these years I have gained plenty of experience in managing staff, admin associated with running a business, working within a team, marketing online (including social media), customer service, cooking delicious plant-based food, mixology, flavour-pairing and more.

I've run successful social media marketing campaigns for my business and became the most-followed independent restaurant in my city on Instagram within 2 years of opening. I am good with technology and am able to use a number of computer programs including Office apps and Adobe Photoshop proficiently.

I am also a nature-lover, I have experience volunteering for permaculture food growing projects, as well as growing my own fruit and vegetables for a few years. I have a keen interest in mushrooms and plants as well as wild food foraging. I like to give back to nature for what nature provides me.

I have past volunteering experience in schools (teaching English to ages 8-16), summer camps for young people, and a community gardening project, and I have paid work experience in teaching English, gardening and hospitality.

Age

29

Some more information

• 

  Smoker

• 

  Driver's licence

• 

  Allergies
  No

• 

  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian