Franz Junior

Brazil
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Puerto Rico
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Hi dear potential Workaway host,

I am @franzexplorer, 34 y.o. German and Brazilian citizenship, and I have been on the road since 2014 roaming from workaways to couchsurfing roofs, ski resorts to cruise ships. I am a very easy going person, always eager to learn, peaceful and considerate. I have a big set of skills in all different areas, from project manager to housekeeping, waiter to sailor. I normally work for money half a year then travel for experience, volunteer and joy. A lot of info I share in my website: franzexplorer.com

My next project is to volunteer for 3 and a half months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr 2022) passing trough 10 countries in West Africa from Senegal to Benin, meaning I would have 10 days per country. The idea is to make a positive impact where I travel. By the end of this journey I will write and launch a book about what I have learned on this full experience.

My volunteer experience include:
>Farm in Thailand: Rice fields maintenance, gardening, cow stable, mushroom farm, driving tractors, etc.
>Farm in New Zealand: Gardening, cleaning, taking care of parrots, goats, hedgehogs, chicken, ducks, etc.
>Eco-resort in Tonga: Sanding wood bungalows, maintaining compost toilet, spear fishing, cleaning, etc.
>Eco-hostel in South Korea: Picking radish, making youtube videos, recycling, housekeeping, etc.
>Hostel in Colombia: Cooking, reception, waiter, bartender, housekeeping.
>Guest house in Japan: Housekeeping and cleaning rooms
>Schools in Thailand an Myanmar: teaching english for kids between 10 and 15 years old
>Construction of houses in Philippines: Typhoon disaster volunteer
>Sailing boat in USA & Bahamas: sailing, outfitting the boat, night watches, 940 miles logged

My work experience (where I received salary) include:
>Sailing Instructor (Brazil) 2021
>Bartender & Waiter in a Ski Resort (Austria) 2020
>Bar Steward on a Cruise Ship (Europe) 2019
>Assistant Cook & Housekeeper (New Zealand) 2017
>Warehouse Leader, Bartender, Waiter (Australia) 2016
>Hotel & Restaurant Manager (Tanzania) 2014
>Project Manager & Specialist in Telecom Industry (Brazil) 2012-14
>Quality Analyst in Mining Industry (Brazil) 2010-12
>Consultant in Consultancy Industry (Brazil) 2009-2010

Other relevant licenses include: Rescue Diver, Amateur Master Boat & Jetski driving license, Car license, motorcycle license, Bachelor in Business, MBA in Quality management.

I will be happy to receive a message from you.
Have a lovely day.

If you are looking for a manager / business partner in a beach business keep me posted.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Swahili (Kiswahili): Beginner
More details about my language interests
French
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Can work with: sailing, housekeeping, farming, teaching, bird care, construction, management, restaurants, hostels, water-sports (kayak, surf, kite surf, wakeboard, water ski, diving, sailing, boat/jetski driving), entertainment (Bartender, Party promoter, Party Photographer), Musical Instruments (Guitar, bass, drums, flute, piano, CDJ-400), Computer Skills (Imovie, Wordpress, you tuber, Instagram), Cooking, Climbing, Languages.
Age
35
What else ...
I'm seeking for learning new things everyday! Would love a host who likes to teach. I'm really interested on culture interchange, gastronomy, hostels, restaurants, farms, horses, services in general, water sports, entertainment, music and much more. Looking also forward to learn yoga, flying aeroplanes, improve cooking skills, working with boats.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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5 Jan 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Franz Junior)

Franz is world traveler with a lot of amazing stories. he shared his story and energy with everyone.
there is no word needed he was his youtube and blog, just watch and read it.
his passion inspire a lot of people around him !
his dare to try something new in the culture and places is really amazing !
Super positive guy you will enjoy your time… read more

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8 Jun 2020

Left by Workawayer (Franz Junior) for host (A Recycle and Donation ...)

Oh, THIS PLACE! It's like a small paradise! I would recommend to anyone keen to learn about living sustainable. I really enjoyed my time in there. We were like a big family, It does not feel like work at all. The amount and variety of activities were tremendous. Damien, the genius behind the idea is a very flexible leader, keep to hear from the… read more

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7 Jun 2020

Left by Workawayer (Franz Junior) for host (Construction, building, ...)

I had a wonderful time volunteering in the eco-resort. The variety of activities was amazing, I have learned so much there. The place is literally a paradise. A huge deserted beach, lovely hermit crabs, million of coconut trees and cute houses. One of the experiences I will never forget is spear fishing with the locals at night! Wow! The fresh… read more

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20 Apr 2017

Left by host (Help us with care of goats, ...) for Workawayer (Franz Junior)

What would one say about a helper that is so part of the family he is like a son?

Franz, along with Marion, has been here 5 times, each time, warmly welcomed as it was like family coming home.
I would find it hard to list the all tasks he completed. Diligently caring for the birds,including hand feeding tiny little ones. cooking, cleaning the… read more

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11 Nov 2016

Left by Workawayer (Franz Junior) for host (Help us with care of goats, ...)

It was a unique experience working/learning in this place. Lesley and Len are very genuine good people and sometimes I feel like they host travellers only for helping them, because they are really hard workers themselves. About the job, there is plenty of things to do there and is more pleasure than work, because you really learn a lot. I arrived… read more

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Hichhikking in South Africa

Working as a english teacher in a school in Bangkok, Thailand

Working as a manager in a Hotel in Tanzania - preparing the cocktails sign

Workaway in a guesthouse in Kyoto, Japan

Workaway in the rice fields in Thailand

Driving a tractor in the rice fields in Thailand

Playing guitar in the streets of Kyoto - Japan

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Workaway in countryside of Thailand Teaching english

Workaway in Tacloban, Philippines, Typhoon disaster volunteer

Workaway taking care of 200 birds in New Zealand

Volunteer/findacrew in a Sailing Boat USA & Bahamas

Workaway in Eco Resort in Tonga - Pacific Islands

Workaway in a sustainable hostel in South Korea

The book I published in amazon

Workaway in the kitchen of a hostel in Guatape, Colombia

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5 Jan 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Franz Junior)

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8 Jun 2020

Left by Workawayer (Franz Junior) for host (A Recycle and Donation ...)

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7 Jun 2020

Left by Workawayer (Franz Junior) for host (Construction, building, ...)

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20 Apr 2017

Left by host (Help us with care of goats, ...) for Workawayer (Franz Junior)

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11 Nov 2016

Left by Workawayer (Franz Junior) for host (Help us with care of goats, ...)

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13 Jan 2016

Left by Workawayer (Franz Junior) for host (Volunteers help the local ...)

I was here for a week in october 2015. The work is hard but rewarding. I had the opportunity to interact with the local community and participate in 2 different projects rebuilding houses. The project are very well organized and you have many support from the all the team. I was in a very hot season, so I slept with my matress in the roof top to… read more

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2 Aug 2015

Left by Workawayer (Franz Junior) for host (Volunteer at a Buddhist ...)

The work experience was great! The hosts were fantastic and the students already knew a bit about english. So it was more about conversation classes. There is a lot of flexibility to explore the surroundings because classes are in the morning and evening. They also offer a nice room and meals. If you go to Myanmar you should definitely try the… read more

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