Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Possibly looking for opportunities to travel post December 2025!
Description
Hello! I’m Rayhan, I'm originally from the United Kingdom and keen to explore alternative ways of living, and learn new skills through hands-on manual labour.
Recently, I completed a series of past Workaway placements in Spain, from harvesting olives in Granada, to practicing permaculture in various gardens across northern Spain. I've thoroughly enjoyed my past experiences and I'm keen to learn more manual skills, visit more countries, and meet more cool interesting people through Workaway!
Interests
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
LGBTQ
Movies & TV
Farming
Writing
Music
History
Cooking & food
Team sports
Cycling
Fitness
Mountain
Nature
Outdoor activities
Languages
Hiking
Drawing & painting
Dancing
Culture
Charity work
Beach
Books
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Gujarati: Intermediate
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I have an intermediate level of Spanish (around B2), but keen to improve! I'm also keen to learn more languages, French and Arabic are next on my list! My family is from Gujarat in India, so I can communicate well in Gujarati. However, I was born and raised in the UK so English is the language I'm most comfortable in. More than happy to teach English and some basic Gujarati to anyone interested!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Charity Work
Languages
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Over the past year, I completed a series of Workaway placements in Spain. Examples of work consist of: harvesting olives in Granada, construction for a hotel in the Basque country and practicing permaculture techniques in various gardens. In each placement, I've built practical experience and valuable knowledge in areas such as construction, agriculture, and gardening. I've demonstrated my ability to complete physically demanding labour, and a keenness to always learn more!
I also have a range of professional experiences. Most recently, I worked as an English teacher in Spain, assisting children in public schools in Galicia aged 4-12 to improve their ability to read, write and communicate better in English. Prior to that, I worked as a Government Economist in the UK for five years, generating key analysis to help deliver government policies. I’ve also worked with Samaritans, a suicide telephone helpline in the UK , providing a listening ear and support for people in emotional distress.
Additional practical skills I have: cooking (I can cook a pretty good curry!), sewing, household maintenance and cleaning. I also have some hospitality experience as a waiter.
Age
24
What else ...
I like to do many things: read (I'm Classics, poetry), learning languages (currently focusing on improving my Spanish and learning French), hiking, camping, bouldering (keen to learn more outdoor rock climbing!), and music (electronic and jazz are my current go-to genres). Always curious to try new things!
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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A pleasure to host him! See you around the north my friend!
The house is quite rural… read more
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A pleasure to host him! See you around the north my friend!
The house is quite rural… read more
The Almazara is located in a rural part of Granada, with not many inhabitants. The scenery consists of rolling desert mountains, and acres of olive farms. It's a landscape which is quite different to where I currently… read more
