Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Melbourne, Australia - from Jan 2025 until Jan 2026 View all
Description
Hey and thanks for checking out my profile!
I recently quit my teaching job in the UK to move over to Australia in search of a better work-life balance and to embrace the excessive UV levels...
I am looking to immerse myself in the Aussie lifestyle (as opposed to sticking within the expat areas) and would love to spend time meeting people in the local community. I am a sociable person who enjoys being active so would love to find a Workaway experience which keeps my busy and where I can engage with people from different backgrounds.
Interests
Beach
Camping
Charity work
Cooking & food
Culture
Cycling
Events & social
History
Hiking
Languages
Mountain
Movies & TV
Music
Nature
Outdoor activities
Photography
Self development
Sustainability
Team sports
Technology
Videography
Winter sports
Hitchhiking
Fitness
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I was fortunate to spend a year travelling around Latin America and developed a basic understanding of Spanish which I would love to continue and develop through some form of language exchange.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Charity Work
Teaching
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
I love to challenge myself in new situations and work with a wide array of different people. Some of my favourite experiences have included:
- Volunteering at a hostel in Argentina to develop my Spanish and effectively communicate with people from a myriad of different backgrounds.
- Working as a tour guide in Croatia, taking groups of up to 30 people on a week long tour of the Adriatic islands and catering to all of their needs and requirements.
- I worked for 7 years as a secondary school teacher in the UK, working with children between the ages of 11 and 18. My school was in the middle of a large city and had an incredibly diverse intake of pupils.
- Working as a ski rep across the ski resorts in Europe, acting as the point of contact for large groups of university students and providing assistance in case of emergencies or general queries.
Age
34
What else ...
A few other hobbies which I enjoy include:
- Scuba diving
- Board games
- Live music
- Running
- Drinking too much coffee
- Lots of sports! (Soccer, Cricket, Rugby, Tennis...)
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
Pierce, Christina and the whole family were so welcoming. All of the kids could not have been more friendly and were always keen to engage in conversation and help with random tasks around the property. There was so much love and kindness - it was an absolute joy to be a part… read more
They were incredibly welcoming and couldn't be more helpful in suggesting things to see or unique cultural experiences around Hobart.
I genuinely loved waking up every morning to a chorus of "Good morning Dobbie!" (my adopted nickname) from the kids. Whether it was playing… read more
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Pierce, Christina and the whole family were so welcoming. All of the kids could not have been more friendly and were always keen to engage in conversation and help with random tasks around the property. There was so much love and kindness - it was an absolute joy to be a part… read more
They were incredibly welcoming and couldn't be more helpful in suggesting things to see or unique cultural experiences around Hobart.
I genuinely loved waking up every morning to a chorus of "Good morning Dobbie!" (my adopted nickname) from the kids. Whether it was playing… read more
