Ben

Finland
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Panama
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Description
I am an experienced workawayer and well seasoned traveler having lived and worked in around 10 countries. I grew up in North Carolina, in the southern United States, but I spent a few years living in Finland while in University there.

I've had all kinds of jobs in all kinds of places and I love to learn about the world from the people around me. I'm laid back and easy going, but I also have strong work ethic and strive to contribute whatever I can in the places I stay. What I look for in workaways are communities to imbed myself in and to share experiences with.

I love good conversations and good food, adventures and misadventures, playing music, trying to understand art, cultural exchanges, movies, reading, and forging ahead in this life with open mind and open heart.
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Cooking & food
Charity work
Cycling
Culture
Books
Camping
Hiking
Music
History
Languages
Outdoor activities
Performing arts
Writing
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner
Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner
More details about my language interests
Trained and experienced Engish teacher, able to teach basic Spanish. Always looking to improve my Spanish, French and language of whatever country I find myself in.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Being an elderly companion
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
Teaching-- Experience teaching English at all levels and ages, (classes, one-on-one lessons, professional workshops), humanities, media literacy

Writing-- journalistic articles, blogs, website copy, research, professional correspondence

Childcare/Youth work-- Experience in summer camps, in/after school care, monitored play

Guiding-- Historical/Cultural tours, Adventure tours (kayaking, canoeing, biking, hiking)

Other-- cooking, cleaning, bartending, customer service, general labor, public speaking, sports, music

Tefl certified, First Aid certified
Age
33
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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17 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Volunteer at an NGO with ...)

I had the opportunity to spend a couple of weeks working with this project on Kos. They needed someone last minute and I was lucky enough to get the chance to be a part of this small, but close knit team and work alongside them to do some truly important and meaningful work in an area of great need.

The work itself is not technically difficult,… read more

(Excellent )

14 Nov 2022

Left by host (Language exchange and support ...) for Workawayer (Ben)

Amazing teacher. Ben is an incredible teacher, I hope students around the world could have the chance to meet Ben. He has really great skills to teach. He speaks Spanish very well and that is a good plus. I highly recommend Ben as a teacher, students said he was one of the best here. I agree! Ben have fun and explore the world. Thanks for… read more

(Excellent )

4 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Language exchange and support ...)

I taught at this Academy for one month and it was a rewarding and illuminating experience. Raul and his team are doing truly good work for their community and it was an honor and privelege to be a part of it.

It can feel like a lot of work at times, teaching is demanding work, but the expectations are fair and I felt incredibly welcomed and… read more

(Excellent )

11 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Help at an artistic residence ...)

[EN] (Español abajo) Hard to believe I forgot to give feedback on this special place for over a year. Some context: I was here during the early days of the pandemic in March 2020 and ultimately had to leave before I wanted to. When I arrived at Punto DF, everything in Mexico was operating normally and there were 0 cases, when I left a few weeks… read more

(Excellent )

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17 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Volunteer at an NGO with ...)

(Excellent )

14 Nov 2022

Left by host (Language exchange and support ...) for Workawayer (Ben)

(Excellent )

4 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Language exchange and support ...)

(Excellent )

11 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Help at an artistic residence ...)

(Excellent )

24 Jan 2020

Left by host (Come and exchange cultures ...) for Workawayer (Ben)

Ben is a very cheerful, responsible and talented person.During his stay at the cafe, all the guests and volunteers enjoyed sharing precious moment with this kind hearted and helpful person.Everyone loved him and we all felt sad by the end of his stay.I would greatly recommend Ben to any host who needs a kind hearted, grateful, hard working and… read more

(Excellent )

24 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Come and exchange cultures ...)

I spent a month staying at the cafe and I was warmly received and well taken care of throughout my stay. The work is straightforward: making the tea, tidying up the space and speaking with whomever comes through. This isn't a conventional cafe, rather it's more of a speaking club with tea. I equate it with getting to live in a nice apartment and… read more

(Excellent )

17 Dec 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)

Ben was a great help for us. Although he stayed for a short period of time he did much more than we expected. He understood what we needed and he was exactly to the point with his work. We appreciate all of his hard work and would welcome him back anytime!

(Excellent )

28 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Come and stay in Fethiye and ...)

I stayed here a little over a week and it was a pleasant and enjoyable experience. It was off-season so there wasn't too much going on in town or at the company besides office work.

I worked writing descirptions yachts for their website. It was straightford and clearly explained. I got to pick my hours and work at my own pace. My room in the… read more

(Excellent )

25 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host (Teach English at an ...)

There isn't much to say that hasn't already been said in the many glowing reviews here, but this workaway was very comfortable I was very well taken care of by Elizabeth and the other teachers and volunteers. It is very much a family atmosphere. The work was easy and fun, working with little kids and sometimes teenagers, as well as occasional… read more

(Excellent )

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