Kelvin

From: Canada

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Canada, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Ukraine
Travel dates
25/05/2021 - 30/07/2021
Badges

My status
At home
Language Practice, Cultural Exchange, cycling, hiking, Archery, Kayaking, Skating, Basketball, Soccer, Techno Music, European culture, Japanese Culture, Asian food, European Food
Description
I am a university student from Toronto, Canada with a major in English and dreams of becoming an ESL teacher (and will be graduating end of this year)! I started volunteering as a Workawayer two years ago and would like to do it every year!

Most of the projects that I have been helping with are language teaching at schools and summer camps, curriculum planning, leading group activities and games, playing with kids, and helping around the house. Apart from the serious "work", I love to do something interesting with my hosts, such as testing different recipes, cooking together, cycling, hiking, playing soccer and basketball, and even rope climbing challenge! When volunteering at local schools, I enjoyed playing language games and having meaningful conversations with students. I think that the best way to engage students into their lesson is to have fun with them and become a part of them!

Other than that, I would be very happy to discover some new hobbies! Recently, I have been very fond of decorating and reshaping my bikes (it used to be a popular street-culture in my home city- Hong Kong around 90s-2000s, feeling a bit nostalgic). I am also trying to learn Spanish and Polish (and maybe French!). If you have other ideas about what we could enjoy and explore together, please let me know!
See you soon!
Interests
Mountain
Beach
Nature
Camping
Adventure sports
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Languages
Art & design
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Music
Cooking & food
Culture
Events & social
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Language practice
More details about your skills
Near-Native English (English speaking, writing, reading and listening), Motivation, public speaking, intercultural communication, social service worker (college diploma and placement), customer service, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, drawing, painting, cooking ( my own recipes), mentoring children and teenagers, basketball, jogging, kayaking, creativity , enthusiasm
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese): Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Polish: Beginner
Age
26
Nationality
Canadian (born in Hong Kong)
What else ...
English major student currently living in Toronto, Canada and working part-time as a customer service representative. Experienced in supervising crew members, scheduling, and training. Interpersonal skills. Spontaneous. A go-getter. English, Chinese (Cantonese only), sports, drawing and painting, fantasy and action movie lover. Enthusiastic about trying new things and embracing different cultures!
My favorite number is 6. I'll tell you why when we contact each other!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No, but grilled meat, pasta, perogies, sushi and salads are my favorites

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01/10/2019

Left by host (Come and help my kids with ...) for Workawayer (Kelvin)

I'd like to thank Kelvin for his presence at our home. It was a great experience and great fun. He loved to try everything and never complained.

(Excellent )

12/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kelvin) for host for (Come and help my kids with ...)

I spent almost 2 weeks with Iwona and her family, and I'd say it was an absolutely incredible experience. They showed me great Polish hospitality, and I was given the opportunity to volunteer at Iwona's school as an English tutor. Her students were very intelligent and adorable. Stasiek was a little shy, but he managed to help me out as an Polish… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kelvin) for host for (English, German language help ...)

It was wonderful to stay with Jacek and his family. He was a respectable man with great insights and great sense of humor. His 2 daughters were very intelligent and talented. Indeed, you'll never get bored getting along along with them! Together we had lessons with interesting topics: Creative and critical writing, vegetarian diet (not only his… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2019

Left by host (Welcoming conversational ...) for Workawayer (Kelvin)

Kelvin is a person with big dreams. He is not afraid to face challenges. And he is a hard working person. At our language school he was open for teaching all sort of students. Thank you Kelvin for being with us for a few weeks. I wish you good luck for your future.

(Excellent )

07/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kelvin) for host for (Welcoming conversational ...)

I already knew Tom was a very reliable and kind person before we met. There was a delay on my arrival caused by an accident and he could still managed to pick me up at the train station very late at night. My accommodation plan was very well organized and I was warmly welcomed by his family, Barbara and his students. It was my first time teaching… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2019

Left by host (Teach our kids English or ...) for Workawayer (Kelvin)

It was an amazing experience having Kelvin with us. We knew he was trusthworthy, helpful and friendly the day he arrived at our place. Besides helping kids with English, he shared stories about his life with us and willingly participated in simple domestic chores like doing the washing-up.
No doubt he is a great workawayer!

(Excellent )

03/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kelvin) for host for (Teach our kids English or ...)

I would give this host 10 stars instead of 5- I had the most wonderful and joyous time during my stay with Beata's family and her students. Beata and her husband were one of the greatest and most generous hosts I ever met. I had so much fun with their son, Mateusz and his friends in our English lesson. All of them were very smart, spontaneous, and… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kelvin) for host for (Help with improving ...)

It was my first time to volunteer at an English Immersion Camp and everything was new to me. I came as a stranger because I didn't know everyone, but thankfully, I met the most amazing participants, volunteers and coordinators who helped me overcome my shyness. We had so much fun together and developed great friendships! I enjoyed every moment… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kelvin) for host for (Alternative ...)

It was my first time to volunteer as a workawayer in Poland and I totally spent 4 weeks with Aga, Borys, other parents and their lovely kids. The school projects were amazing and I learned many innovative methods to approach and get along with children. Thanks Aga for showing me around Wroclaw and preparing for me deliscious Polish food! It had… read more

(Excellent )

23/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kelvin) for host for (Help with homeschooling our ...)

Lena's family is very warm and welcoming. I really felt at home during my entire stay. Not only did I get an opportunity to taste and experience Polish tradition, but also felt like being a part of the family.
The three lovely children whom I spoke with in English were very shy, but we could manage to finish our "English lessons" and to build our… read more

(Excellent )

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