Max

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I am currently

Description

Hello!

I’m currently travelling around Europe in a self converted van and looking to work on community focused permaculture or natural building projects.

I'm a classic jack of all trades, having worked in many industries but never settled in one. I grew up in rural south west England, where I spent a lot of time helping my parents maintain their house and garden, which involved a great deal of gardening (I hope we will be unified by a common hatred of brambles), as well as building and carpentry. Since then I've worked in a multitude of roles in a more urban environment, from working as a chef to managing a venue. I love a new challenge, and the feeling that comes with finishing a day's work and realising you've learned a new skill.

I feel as though hard work is often misunderstood, tainted by the idea of working for money instead of for the rewards of work itself. Having lived in London for the last ten years and been immersed in the hospitality industry, I feel as though I’ve lost touch with this a little, and with a few of the other simpler rewards in life. I’m hoping to get back to nature and learn about sustainable building methods, potentially moving back to the south west at some point in the future to work on my own permaculture project.

Work aside, I’d consider myself easy going and friendly. I’d describe myself as liberal and environmentally conscious, and I try to have a minimal impact on the planet. I sometimes eat meat but am more than happy to adjust my diet to match my host. I’m a keen fan of music (I have an active electronic music project that releases music), reading and yoga - although you'd never guess the last one from my flexibility...

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Extensive experience in the hospitality industry - working long hours, meeting new faces, team building etc
Gardening/ Weeding
Carpentry
Basic electrics and plumbing
Understanding of solar systems
Labouring work
Log Splitting/ Sawing/ Storage knowledge etc.
Experience with strimmers/ lawnmowers and other mechanical tools
Physically strong
Cooking - especially vegetarian curries...
Computer literate

Age

32

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No