Oliver

United Kingdom
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Hello,

My name is Oliver. I am 26 years old and I come from a converted farm in the seaside town of Scarborough, UK. :)

By trade I am a commercial Fire Alarm Electrician, I have done this since leaving school in 2014.

I did my first workaway experience in 2018 where I travelled through Scandinavia and central Europe. I was working in many places doing many jobs, from been a driver in a Norwegian hotel, a groundskeeper in a centre in Denmark, olive picking in Italy and farm work in Germany!

In 2019 I worked in a ski resort in France as a kitchen assistant and driver before working for a charity rebuilding destroyed homes (from hurricanes) in Texas USA.

My latest trip was Ukraine, from May 2022 to November 2022 I was working in Ukraine doing many humanitarian aid related jobs such as moving refugees, moving aid over the border, working in aid warehouses and moving vehicles. Throughout 2023, I have been going back over there driving around western reporters documenting war crimes and arranging interviews. I did this along side my work in the UK.

My next adventure is the USA, I am coming to the USA in February 2024 and will be crossing the span of the country over 3 months until May.

I like camping, the outdoors, cars, trying new foods, hiking and animals. I enjoy visiting new places and learning different cultures and ways of life. I travel for the experience of working in other countries and to have a great adventure meeting new people.
Interests

Videography

Movies & TV

DIY & crafts

Adventure sports

Events & social

Culture

Hiking

Winter sports

Technology

Beach

Farming

Hitchhiking

Nature

Sustainability

Self development

Cooking & food

Charity work

Carpentry

Camping

Vegetarian or vegan

Politics / Social justice

Van life

Outdoor activities

Cycling
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Eco Projects

Languages

Some knowledge of:

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills

- Using power tools.
- Working with others
- Listening.
- Farm related tasks
- Any manual laboured tasks.
- Fire alarm systems (of course).
Age

28
What else ...

I am travelling with my car, so I do not have to rely on my hosts for transport. :)
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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8 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Contribute to our dream of ...)

I had an incredible experience staying with Georgia and Dylan at Raintree Lane for one month. Their home is absolutely wonderful, and I was fortunate to stay in a newly renovated room with my own bathroom, which made my stay very comfortable.

The food at Raintree Lane was a highlight of my visit. Every day, I enjoyed fantastic, homemade sourdough … read more

(Excellent )

27 Jun 2024

Left by host (Contribute to our dream of ...) for Workawayer ()

Ollie just left our place after 4 weeks working on our Tiny Home project and we miss him already!

He was enthusiatic about our project and was so knowledgable about machinery, carpentry, and lots of other things.

Ollie is wonderful to have around, very social and respectful. We are looking forward to his return to Canada.

(Excellent )

18 Jun 2024

Left by host (Live with a family and help ...) for Workawayer ()

Oliver was our very first Workaway and we had a fantastic experience with him.

His work ethic was excellent and he is was very funny to be around throughout the stay with us.

He jumped right in with help in gardening landscaping, and helped out
wherever it was needed on every aspect of living on our small hobby farm.

He also gave us some … read more

(Excellent )

17 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Live with a family and help ...)

I recently had an incredible Workaway experience with Nigel and his family. My tasks included strimming, mowing lawns, assisting Nigel’s mum with the allotment, carpentry, and helping repair the jeep. I also did various garden-related tasks. The work was varied and rewarding, and I learned a lot.

The food was really good, and Nigel’s family made … read more

(Excellent )

28 Apr 2024

Left by host (Community and beekeeping in ...) for Workawayer ()

We got a lot done and had a lot of laughs with Ollie, across a big variety of projects and guests coming and going. He's a skilled, careful worker eager to learn how people in different parts of the world do and build things (with a reasonably wry attitude toward our silly fractional measuring system~). He got along well with everyone here and … read more

(Excellent )

28 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Community and beekeeping in ...)

I had an amazing experience at Jack and Lorraine's place. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and part of the family. Jack and Lorraine are fantastic hosts, making sure I was comfortable and enjoying my stay.

One of the highlights of my time there was the sense of community. There were other Workawayers to hang out with, and people were … read more

(Excellent )

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8 Jul 2024

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27 Jun 2024

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18 Jun 2024

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17 Jun 2024

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28 Apr 2024

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28 Apr 2024

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11 Aug 2021

Left by host (Join a non-profit and learn ...) for Workawayer

Ollie came in and helped us get things set up and figured out around here. His expertise, work ethic and spirit was a real pleasure for everyone - the only problem was that 2 weeks was not long enough and we wish we could have had his services for a longer period of time. Ollie is welcome back anytime especially if he decides to come south for the … read more

(Excellent)

20 Jun 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Join a non-profit and learn ...)

I stayed with Eric for two weeks and I had a really great time. The accommodation is fantastic with a huge house just for WorkAwayers. It is very comfortable with a large, fully equipped kitchen.

There are many jobs and projects to work on so I was never bored. Both Eric and Edward are a really good laugh, very easy to get along with and work … read more

(Excellent)