Sriram

India
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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Travelling in North & Central America until Jul'24; volunteering; exploring options to enrol in a doctoral program in Fall '24; learning Spanish from Duolingo
My next destination:
United States - from Dec 2023 until Jul 2024
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Description
I'm Sriram(Victor) from India. I have been solo travelling frequently/globally for the past 11 years. 40+ countries and counting... I have visited all 28 states and 8 union territories of India, and still have lots more left...

I love exploring new places, meeting locals/other travellers, experiencing new cultures, helping out as and when i can, and, generally soaking in all nice things every country/place has to offer.

Lately i have discovered the joys/benefits of volunteering as a great addition to my travelling experience. In fact, i'm amazed that i didn't start earlier.

I am a non-smoker/drinker, mostly vegetarian and a mature/responsible traveller. I am a healthy male in the 50s, with a positive, humourous and cooperative attitude. I love the outdoors, enjoy physically-intensive work and learning/trying out new things.

Given the opportunity, I would love to spend some time with you, learn and contribute as much as I can. See you soon
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Languages
History
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Charity work

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Tamil: Fluent
Urdu: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Sanskrit: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Would love to improve my proficiency of Spanish and German. Can teach English and Hindi. And also spoken Tamil & Urdu.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Animal Care
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Languages
More details about your skills
I love the outdoors and enjoy doing physically-intensive work. I look forward to working in farms, homesteads and being around animals.

I would very much like to learn new skills - construction, carpentry, plumbing, working with farm animals, gardening, farming equipment/vehicles, electrical/mechanical work etc. I am a quick learner and do not shy away from hard work. My goal is to freely share newly-acquired skills with others.

I am proficient with office/administrative work, research/analysis/writing summaries & reports, computers/internet, communicating with others, liaisoning, teaching etc. My English language skills are very advanced.
Age
59
What else ...
I can play a few card games, but would like to learn more; can play chess, checkers, monopoly etc.

I am a regular jogger/walker, cycling enthusiast, physical workout etc. I also practice vipassana meditation and some yoga.

I am an avid reader of varied topics and am currently very interested in philosophy. My academic ambition is to earn a doctoral degree in business/philosophy.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  alcohol
- Special dietary requirements
  None

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13 Mar 2024

Left by host (Help on a hobby farm in the ...) for Workawayer (Sriram)

We enjoyed having Victor (Sriram) stay with us and are grateful for all his help around here. Despite straining his back early on and taking it easy for a few days, Victor was able to catch up and get a lot of stuff done for us, including weed whacking, weeding, pruning trees, helping to fill in pot holes in our driveway and putting rocks along… read more

(Excellent )

2 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sriram) for host (Help on a hobby farm in the ...)

I have had an incredible experience with Workaway so far; my 4th host was as good as the first three.

Victoria and Tim are one of the most considerate, kind and accommodative hosts one can ever hope to meet. What particularly appealed to me is their policy of allocating tasks to workawayers and letting the workawayers decide their hours and work… read more schedule. I thought it was a very smart move as it makes the workawayers feel more empowered and valued. This in turn results in more commitment, result-orientation and also, increased productivity/creativity.

Tim came to receive me late at night at the bus drop-off point, took me for some late night shopping for food, made sure I was comfortable in my camper. Next morning, I was taken on a tour of the farm and some of the ongoing projects were explained to me. In the next evening, I was invited to a welcome dinner. I was encouraged to set my own pace and schedule allocated tasks, according to me preference. There was no pressure/micro-management.

In the 2nd week, I suffered a back injury during a task. Victoria offered all support and help and urged me to take complete rest, until I recovered. Luckily, recovery was quick for me and i slowly eased back into work mode after 2 days of rest. There was no pressure to complete pending tasks. I took it easy for a day or two after resuming work and gradually upped the ante. I was allowed to be cautious and complete my hours the following week.

Tim took me shopping whenever I requested. I was also invited to a very enjoyable birthday party for 4 birthdays occuring within a few days. The other Workawayer was always very helpful/supportive, and always at hand whenever i needed help.

One weekend morning, Tim once drove me to Tucson city and i explored around. In the evening, Victoria drove me back to the farm. Tim also drove me to the bus station early morning on the day of departure. One of the nicest/coolest Workaway hosts you'll ever meet.

All tasks were reasonable/doable, with Tim/Victoria always around to guide. Once more, I got to learn new skills and get farm-work experience. I got more than enough time for personal pursuits. The farm offers all modern conveniences incl wifi. & abundant water.

Truly, a dream Workaway project. Right in the heart of the Sonoran desert, away from all the noise/clutter/chaos... ideal to relax, just chill, enjoy nature/solitude, meditation, yoga, star gazing, painting, reading, studying, researching, hiking, etc etc. Don't miss out on this one.

(Excellent )

11 Feb 2024

Left by host (Start-up farming, research ...) for Workawayer (Sriram)

Sriram, or Victor as he calls himself is a very jovial fellow and definitely an asset to any workaway host. He not only provided considerable assistance to us during his stay he helped connected us with other local folks of Indian background who are interested in our work here. His communication before and during his stay here is extremely… read more

(Excellent )

6 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sriram) for host (Start-up farming, research ...)

I had the good fortune of volunteering at Mike & Peggy's wonderful desert ranch from 20 Dec'23 to 24 Jan'24.

Mike drove to Phoenix airport in the middle of the night to give me a ride back home. At the ranch, I was given a furnished camper van for myself. The pantry and farm store always had plenty of food for everyone. There were 4-5 other… read more

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26 Sep 2023

Left by host (Help us to improve our old ...) for Workawayer (Sriram)

Sriram stayed with us for nearly 4 weeks in September 2023. During that time, he helped with removing plaster ceilings and a chimney from our old farmhouse, as well as cutting down trees and cleaning debris. Sriram had no previous experience with this kind of work, but he was eager and never complained - even when the tasks were dirty and tough.… read more

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22 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Sriram) for host (Help us to improve our old ...)

Kurt and Lisa hosted me from Aug 28 to Sep 22 at Harrisonburg, VA, USA.

I couldn't have wished for better hosts. Their hospitality, kindness, generosity and overall hosting abilities was beyond awesome. They treated me like a family member and took care of my every need.

They made sure that the daily workload was easy and manageable. They took… read more

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13 Mar 2024

Left by host (Help on a hobby farm in the ...) for Workawayer (Sriram)

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2 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sriram) for host (Help on a hobby farm in the ...)

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11 Feb 2024

Left by host (Start-up farming, research ...) for Workawayer (Sriram)

(Excellent )

6 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sriram) for host (Start-up farming, research ...)

(Excellent )

26 Sep 2023

Left by host (Help us to improve our old ...) for Workawayer (Sriram)

(Excellent )

22 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Sriram) for host (Help us to improve our old ...)

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26 Aug 2023

Left by host (Join us and help with our ...) for Workawayer (Sriram)

Victor/Sriram arrived to us from India.

Communications before and during his stay was thorough. While with us, we were able to get caught up on multiple projects such as mulching, beach combing, weed walks and weed spraying, mold/algae removal from vinyl fences and buildings, tree trimming, clearing of weeded planting beds, cleaning up of vinyl… read more

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26 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Sriram) for host (Join us and help with our ...)

This was my first Workaway experience and it has been a dream come true. I have been extremely fortunate to volunteer with Chris and Timmy in their wonderful property in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, USA.

Chris & Timmy are two of the nicest people I have ever met. They are extremely kind, understanding, hospitable and genuinely… read more

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