Simon

New Zealand
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Travelling
Description
HI! Im Simon! I am an adventurous human looking to have unique new experiences and meet new people along the way. I grew up in New Zealand amongst mountains and lakes and love the outdoors. I also spent some of my childhood growing up on a rural New Zealand sheep farm.

I really enjoy learning new skills, problem solving and helping others progress there own projects.
Learning about the history were I am staying is also important to me.

I am currently exploring what gives me joy in life and would like to help others with there own projects/passions as I navigate this.

If you would like to get to know me more I would be happy to have a call or video call on whatsapp to see if I would be a good match for your workaway!
Interests
Water sports
Videography
Van life
Nature
Photography
Mountain
Farming
History
Culture
Cooking & food
Camping
DIY & crafts
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Which ever country I am living in I will put in effort to learn the local language.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Hey here is a list of some of my skills. I do however enjoy learning new skills and problem solving!

- Completed Studies in Mechatronic Engineering
- Experience as a farmhand on Sheep & Cattle Farm
- Experience working with animals
- Worked in Vineyards
- Experienced Content Creator
- Proficient Video editor and photographer
- Professional drone pilot and drone builder ( I often travel with drones!)
- Knowledgable about general IT internet & Computers
- Knowledgable about electronics and DIY.
- Basic Website design
Age
25
What else ...
I love doing sports and spending time with friends.

My favourite board game is Settlers of Catan!

I am currently learning to Wing Foil.

I can ride a unicycle.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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7 Apr 2025

Left by host (Spend time with our family ...) for Workawayer ()

The one month we spent with Simon was truly special and unforgettable. It was a great joy for us to spend time with such a sensitive, thoughtful, and helpful volunteer. The moments he shared with the girls, the value he added to them, and the time he spent together with them were very precious to us. Zeynep and Zehra really enjoyed their time with… read more

(Excellent )

24 Jan 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Spend time with our family ...)

This was my second workaway if you could even call it that :). Where to begin……I spent one month with this delightful family, and it was a truly life-changing experience.

This workaway is not an exchange of work for time it’s an opportunity to experience a different culture with an extremely open and caring family. The family constantly went… read more above and beyond to allow me to experience new things, and I truly felt a part of the family.

The family lives in a small city in Turkey, Osmaniye, and although it’s certainly not Istanbul it is a true working-class city.

Sultan (the mother) and I spent a lot of time together. She loves to chat, and I learnt a huge amount from her as we discussed so many different topics. She is very open and really cares about the people around her. She constantly puts herself out for others and she really tried hard to give me a special experience. We would go on walks together every evening and chat about everything and I got to learn a huge amount about Turkish history and culture. She also keeps you guessing with one of her favourite sayings "Turkey is full of surprises!"

Aykut (the father) is a living legend. He is super easy to talk to and has a great sense of humor and is a great father. He is a fantastic cook and enjoys teaching others. He didn't mind sharing his knowledge and I asked LOTS of questions. This was a real highlight of the experience for me.

Zeynep and Zehra might just be the loveliest kids I have ever met. They have such nice personalities. They can speak a little bit of English, but I still managed to bond with them, and I really enjoyed spending time with them every day. If you do challenge Zeynep to a game of chess, be prepared to lose! She has a real talent for it. We played inside and out and I especially enjoyed teaching them how to build a dam in the river.

Over the month I spent with the family I got to experience both the typical household life and an olive harvest. The household days included walking the kids to school in the morning, doing some cleaning, doing the dishes and helping with the day-to-day jobs. The work wasn’t demanding, and Sultan was very fair and let you take breaks if you were tired. We went to the local bazaar to do the weekly shop and Sultan once bought me like 30 pomegranates as I mentioned I hadn’t tried one before…..

In addition to the housework, Sultan organized for me to go to the local schools to run English classes. This was a lot of fun and it was interesting to get an inside experience of how the primary schools work in Turkey. You will also be a celebrity and get to practice writing your signature. You get to meet the school managers and teachers and will be offered a Cay tea every 15 minutes without fail :). Overall, just a fantastic experience.

I also was involved with the annual olive harvest, and this was another highlight of the experience. Another 8 workawayers joined us from all over the world and we had an amazing group of people. We ate fantastic food, picked olives, played games and laughed a lot.

Overall, this experience is something I will remember forever. By the end of my time here I really felt like one of the family and an older brother to the daughters and saying goodbye was actually quite upsetting for me. If you ever have the opportunity to do this workaway I am confident you will not regret it. I want to thank the whole family again for being so welcoming and kind to me and giving me a once in a lifetime experience. One
day I will have to come back and try the famous Osmaniye Ice cream which Sultan promised I would love!

Thanks again,
Simon

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1 Nov 2024

Left by host (Join our journey to become ...) for Workawayer ()

I wholeheartedly recommend him for any volunteer opportunity. He has a sharp intellect, a lot of humor and adapting himself so easily. He is not picky for tasks. He is just doing what needs to be done. He is friendly and sincere which result a good communication with people and with kids as well. We wish to have more time and maybe we will. Good… read more

(Excellent )

25 Oct 2024

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I spent 2 weeks with Memet and his family on there small farm and really enjoyed my time.

My jobs involved walking Jazzy the dog in the mornings, feeding the sheep and then working for about 4 hours until lunch time. I did a variety of different jobs including gardening, harvesting sesame, clearing bushes and some cleaning. The work was not hard… read more

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