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Description
We are both retired teachers, living just north of Manchester, England. Oscar taught Chemistry, some English and Maths. Helen taught History, French and English. We have done paid and voluntary work with children, young people and adults and have experience of working with community organisations.
We like being outdoors, enjoying gardening and walking - Oscar goes running ( 10K and more ) and plays competitive tennis.
We go travelling regularly - visiting countries in Asia, Africa and Europe. We can get by in several languages between us.
Interests
Plant care
Beach
Hiking
Charity work
Sustainability
Pets
Mountain
Gardening
Carpentry
Self development
Languages
Fitness
DIY & crafts
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Farming
Culture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
Can do most jobs in the garden and the house. Have teaching and related skills. Oscar has a level 2 Fitness Instructor's Certificate and we both practice yoga regularly. Have some experience of looking after animals.
Have done a fair amount of DIY and building work.
Age
70 & 76
What else ...
Oscar is super-fit, strong and healthy. We can both tackle almost any job.
Due to commitments at home we cannot both always volunteer together.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
Mainly vegetarian + fish.. can survive on bread and fresh fruit and vegetables.
