Peter

United States
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Hi, I'm Peter!
I'm based in New York City, where most recently I worked in a corporate food service environment for about a year. I’ve also worked as a writer and editor for nearly five years, producing content on science, law, and conservation. I’ve taught English, environmental science, and other subjects as a substitute teacher, and worked as a camp counselor teaching languages, sailing, and art. I often think about making teaching my profession. I’ve helped maintain plant nurseries, gardened, and helped with repairs on farmsteads through Workaway, and I enjoy taking on DIY projects where I can apply and engage new skillsets. I'm a quick learner, and I enjoy the challenge of tackling a new, difficult project. I speak decent Spanish and Swedish and love to practice and converse in both.
Thanks for reading! Hope I can help out.
Interests

Art & design

Books

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Animals

Writing

Carpentry

Architecture

Plant care

Music

Languages

Gardening

Team sports

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Camping

Fitness

Nature
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Swedish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
Would love to learn Spanish!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Charity Work

Being an elderly companion

Creative DIY projects

Able to teach about:

Light gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

House & pet sitting

Babysitting and creative play

Art Projects
More details about your skills

English language and writing, some Swedish, gardening, general biological and ecological skills, cooking, general technological skills, driving
Age

30
What else ...

Writer, editor, botanist, able to help out with general tasks. Interested in many things: languages, nature, music, sailing, travel.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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24 Nov 2025

Left by host (Explore the city and join my ...) for Workawayer ()

Peter was incredibly helpful in helping around my home with cleaning and errands which made my chaotic busy life less stressful! He walked and fed my dog Whiskey while I was away in a long trip! He is very self-sufficient whenever I was busy. I hope he enjoyed the NYC culture during his stay!

Thank you Peter for helping out when I really needed … read more

(Excellent )

24 Nov 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Explore the city and join my ...)

I had a fantastic time in New York taking care of Whiskey, Michael's dog, and exploring the city. I stayed for about three weeks in Michael's apartment, which is centrally located in Manhattan, comfortable, clean and very pleasant. Michael was a great communicator about the dog's care, the apartment, and the neighborhood, and the experience was … read more

(Excellent )

7 Jun 2017

Left by host (Learn about organic gardening ...) for Workawayer ()

Peter is a young kind man that was great help here on the farm. The month of May would have been so much more problematic for us without his help! If shown correctly he do his work with great care. We wish him luck at future travels and the dog misses him still =)

(Very good )

16 May 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn about organic gardening ...)

Malin and Kalle were great hosts, and I had an excellent time! They made me feel very comfortable and were simultaneously relaxed and helpfully instructive about gardening and farming. They're both very funny and kind, and were more than willing to help out with traveling and sightseeing. Their house is beautiful, their dog is entertaining, and … read more

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