Simon

United Kingdom
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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Spain - from Feb 2024 until May 2024
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Description
I have quite a lot of experience of travelling and living in foreign cultures, and volunteering on different projects. I consider myself a cultural chameleon. Professionally I have mainly worked for charities in the field of international development.

At the moment I am looking to build on my skills needed to live a self-sustainable life in nature - permaculture, DIY, construction, etc - as I look to one day set up my own off-grid project. I am more than happy to get down and dirty and do any hard, physical, manual-type labour. And it's a bonus if I get to practice my rusty Spanish or if there is a spiritual side to life on your project (I am a keen meditator)

I am usually quite sociable and like to have a laugh, although more recently I have been quiet and introspective, so I'm looking for something communal to get me out of my shell again :)

I have many hobbies and passions. Feel free to ask anything to find out more!
Interests
Movies & TV
Cooking & food
Mountain
Writing
Fitness
DIY & crafts
Camping
Books
Culture
Events & social
History
Languages
Music
Outdoor activities
Team sports
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Nature

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Catalan: Beginner
Swahili (Kiswahili): Beginner
More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Charity Work
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
Teaching/training, social impact/charity work, project management
Age
34
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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18 Jul 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon spent several weeks with us during the pandemic. He is a thoughtful, caring, conscientious person who wants to make a difference in life. He was good at helping Dharma with tasks like making a woodstore and fitting the ibcs, once he was shown what to do. He is willing and engaged and still building his skills. - coming from an urban… read more

(Excellent )

18 May 2021

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Help developing an off-grid ...)

My experience with Cassandra, Dharma and the other volunteers was exactly what I was looking for in my 6 weeks at their place; learning how to live on the land and all the necessary tasks and required skills, a taste of a more self-dependant lifestyle and a chance to get away from the chaos of city life and to connect with nature in an awesome… read more

(Excellent )

15 Mar 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon was a 'last minute' WorkAway. Luckily for me he was available for a couple of weeks before his plans kick in to travel abroad. Simon's skill set is useful and diverse and he will give anything he hasn't previously tried, a go. He is diligent and conscientious and did an amazing job of cleaning up the boat after the winter, ready for use.… read more

(Excellent )

15 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Help with some general ...)

Sue is an amazing host, and person! She is super welcoming, accommodating and flexible - both with hours worked and tasks (which mainly consisted of, in my case, looking after the garden, cleaning the boat and chopping wood). She is also very friendly and makes you feel at home right away. And what a place she has! The surroundings are very unique… read more

(Excellent )

29 Dec 2017

Left by host (Cultural exchange and helping ...) for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon is an excellent workawayer, always ready to help and the communication is his strongest side.
He stayed longer than 2 months with us and I can say he's a really good english teacher. We've had very precise questions about english and he've helped us with every of them. Also he helped us in any activity, garden, shoots, dogs.
Now we think… read more

(Excellent )

18 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Cultural exchange and helping ...)

Rafa and Kim are two of the coolest people you'll ever meet and definitely the best Workaway hosts; super laid-back, sociable and fun. The work is laid-back and interesting - for me it was mainly helping with their English and sometimes helping Rafa on photoshoots, and also with the dogs and general housework (but they don't expect you to work… read more

(Excellent )

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18 Jul 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

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18 May 2021

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Help developing an off-grid ...)

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15 Mar 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

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15 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Help with some general ...)

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29 Dec 2017

Left by host (Cultural exchange and helping ...) for Workawayer (Simon)

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18 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (Cultural exchange and helping ...)

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26 Sep 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

We are a small hostel in Tulum and Simon worked for us for almost one month: never sad, never too tired, never lazy, never a mistake!
He has been great! Always with his big smile, positive, friendly with the guests and helpful with the team!
It has been a pleasure to have him with us and we hope to see him again soon...meanwhile we wish him a good… read more

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30 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host (A community project, ...)

This was my first Workaway/hostel experience, and for me this was a perfect place for it. Paco, the owner, is a super chill, friendly and laidback person who you can go to for help with anything, as with all the other volunteers there. Good to place to make friends and meet people from all over. Would highly recommend and will be heading back as… read more

(Excellent )

19 Aug 2017

Left by host (A community project, ...) for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon exelent volunteer he did his volunteer roll perfectly I recommended 100 percent and if he wants to come back he have the door open here
My regards
Francisco

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