Jacinto

Australia
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At home
Activities i am interested in:
Socialize
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Hello there~ I love going on adventures, and going the path less travelled. Volunteering is something I've done in the past - as an event organiser during my college days, and more recently as a bike mechanic. Seeing others have a smile on their face, after they learn something from me, (and the other way around) is what motivates me, and brings me great satisfaction. I found that it (volunteering) is a great way to meet people from diverse backgrounds and cultures..
Interests
Technology
Team sports
Sustainability
Self development
Movies & TV
Languages
Fitness
Cooking & food
Hiking
Gardening
Outdoor activities
Nature
Cycling
Camping
Blogging
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I am currently learning German from Duolingo.. Previously I was learning Spanish from a few apps, and a private tutor, haven't practiced learning in a while, so i'm very rusty with my Spanish! I'm a native English speaker, so I am capable of teaching English~
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I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Helping around the house
Languages
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping with Computers/ Internet
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My most recent experience is being a web developer, i've worked in that field professionally for about 5-7 years. My experience in working with computers is definitely not limited to just that, I've got some experience with design, graphics, editing, hardware, to name a few... good at problem solving!

Prior to that, i worked in digital marketing, as an analytics/tagging specialist for about 2-3 years..

I've also volunteered at a bike (bicycle) mechanic workshop for 2 years, and know how to put together a bike from the bare parts, and also know how to fix bicycles.

During my uni days, I worked in a restaurant - first as a dishwasher, and then as a chef's assistant - I would rate my cooking skills to be quite good! (even my mum says so, haha)

Last year for me, I had lot of personal growth (outside of work) and learned a lot of interpersonal, social and communication skills, and gained a ton of confidence, this came to me very holistically as I started gymming, reading a few self help books, networked with people more knowledgeable than me, and stepped out of my comfort zone. I would say this (last paragraph) is my greatest experience & ability compared to what i've mentioned above.

Thank you for reading up to here, and if you did, mention 'avocado' in your correspondence :)
Age
32
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I would describe myself as a very active person, love running, cycling and hiking. Besides that I love playing raquet sports - like Pickleball, table tennis, & badminton. I'm not great at soccer, but i do like playing a fun game of soccer. I do like playing board games, and my two favourite are "Good Cop Bad Cop" and "Bang". Most recently, I've been practicing my social skills by organizing people/events and bring connection & genuine friendships~
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21 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help our family on our olive ...)

I actually enjoyed this Workaway experience, (my first one) even though the work was hard, and sometimes difficult, the company I had made it 'fun' and kept me somewhat motivated. I'm surprised this host does not have more reviews, maybe if there were more, then more people would be coming to the place, so I hope this positive review helps others… read more decide! The work would certainly be more easier if more people are there, and I think there can be about 8 people at a time!

Getting there, Chris kindly picked me up from the gas station at Orgiva (which is close to the main bus stop), although if you wanted to walk, it is about a 45minute down hill walk to the place..
As for the work, we were tasked with linseed oil-ing wooden walls, harvesting pomegranates & grapes, landscaping, cutting overgrown weeds, and a few other tasks.. We each got our own trailer - with a comfortable bed. At night it was amazing to look at the stars. Even though the place is off grid, there are surprisingly enough luxuries that I would consider this as a 'glamping' experience :D Wifi, Hot water showers, electrical outlet in the main kitchen area, washing machine (I only used it once).. There was even a large pool ! The toilets were composting toilets (not flushing), but they were very decent to use, and i'd say it was better than the drop toilets i've seen at camp sites - I hope it does not deter people from choosing this workaway!

My favourite experience from this workaway was the communal dining experience, we cooked together, played cards together, and it felt lovely to 'be a part of the team', second favourite would definitely be Chris' pet animals, they are affectionate and fun to be around! I played fetch with the two dogs for hours and didn't get bored :D Lastly, if you like nature and outdoors, this place is really good for going on long walks - we sometimes went into the town center after our work day for a drink or explore the area.

On the work - we worked 5 hours a day on weekdays ; sometimes the work was quite demanding, especially on the landscaping part - but if you learn to use the tools effectively, and spend time with chris to learn - then you will find the experience quite rewarding - just be sure to protect yourself with safety gear :)
Things that could be improved - Soap => sawdust with soap could be greatly helpful here, because we got our hands quite dirty

Chris is a very decent man, I would recommend communicating with him in detail, and set expectations (from both sides) so that you dont have any misunderstandings :) His stories are very interesting, and his son Savi is also very talented. I had clicked a lot of videos and pictures of my stay here, but unfortunately my phone was robbed while i was in Italy :(

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