Vlad

Ireland
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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
I love hiking, climbing, all things creative (art/music) and volunteering with positive community impact! :) Currently in Nepal, thinking India and South-East Asia next!
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Nepal
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Hi! My name is Vlad, and I'm currently travelling around Asia. I'm passionate about education, sustainabe living, connecting with nature, and all things creative. As I travel, I would love to volunteer and make a positive difference to local communities.

A little bit about me - I'm 28, I was born in Ukraine, but spent most of my life in Dublin, Ireland. I studied maths/physics in university, and then worked in research for over 4 years. Currently I'm on what you might call a "career break", but with no immediate plans to return to my past life. I want to explore, diversify, try other types of work and alternative ways of living.

My interests include: music (guitar), art (drawing/painting), science, philosophy, spirituality and many more. I also love the outdoors and am passionate about hiking, rock-climbing and swimming! I'm very adventurous, and am always up for new experiences and challenges.

About the kind of work I would like to do - the most import thing for me is that the project has some kind of positive impact. For example:
- Anything education-related is great! I can help directly through teaching (English/Science/Maths), or through building/construction, or anything else that needs to be done.
- Anything related to nature preservation or sustainability is great! Like work on organic farms, or projects related to living more harmoniously with nature. I love working outdoors and am happy to do all sorts of manual labour.
- Creative/art projects.
- Any other projects that help the community or nature. I'm very open to different types of work and projects, and I can work very hard when I can see the impact of my work. Please reach out to me with any ideas you might have - I'm interested in many things, the list is by no means limited to what I've written!!

And of course, I love learning about new cultures and meeting new people! looking forward to hearing from you :)
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Movies & TV
History
Beach
Cooking & food
Music
Sustainability
Self development
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Vegetarian or vegan
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Events & social
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Culture
Charity work
Camping
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Ukrainian: Fluent
French: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
Happy to teach English! You can practice talking with me, or I can help with your writing and reading! :)
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Teaching
House sitting
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
- I worked on several organic farms, so have experience gardening, planting, picking fruit, taking care of plants, etc.
- I have also worked on a building site, laying down rocks, painting, a bit of carpentry and construction skills, etc.
- Language skills: fluent in English, Ukrainian, Russian and can help you to learn these languages.
- I can play guitar (I've been in many bands over the years) and also sing a bit.
- Have a good knowledge of maths and physics, from 4 years of studies at university level.
- I have artistic skills - I'm good at drawing, painting etc. this has been a hobby since childhood.
- Lastly, I'm a quick learner and if I don't know something I'm sure I'll pick it up pretty fast!
Age
28
What else ...
I love all sorts of outdoor activities -hiking, rock-climbing, swimming, kayaking to name a few! I'm also passionate about art (painting/drawing), music (guitar), and anything creative!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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22 Mar 2025

Left by host (Experience a village life ...) for Workawayer ()

vlad stayed here for 3 weeks and helped at the school .
He was very kind, Friendly and hardworking person and it was amazing time with him .
He helped with in many ways at the school like playing the kids , teaching and teaching with music,construction, kitchen, music.
Thanks a lot for your support Vlad and it was great to see you .
you are always… read more

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14 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience a village life ...)

This was one of my favourite workaway experiences, the school is a very special place. I stayed here for 3 weeks and felt sad to leave - I could have happily stayed longer. There's so many things I loved here:

- It was amazing to have the opportunity to teach some classes. Being with kids was always a heartwarming and nourishing experience!

-… read more

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29 Jul 2019

Left by host (Come and help out at our ...) for Workawayer ()

We were so, so sad to send Vlad back home! If we could, we would've kept him here forever! <3
His friendliness, humor, kindness, and general helpfulness will be sorely missed around here. Our only regret was that we didn't get enough time together - in every other way, hosting him was simply amazing!
ANy other host would be lucky to have him, and… read more

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17 Jul 2019

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Randi-Harriet, Kjell, Pal-Oivind and Siri were brilliant hosts - warm, kindhearted, welcoming, lively people, with many stories to tell. It was a pleasure to spend time with them and the other workaways - we shared many laughs together.

I spent 11 days here and it was too short a time - there was still much left to see and experience in this… read more

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17 Apr 2019

Left by host (Come and try out the off grid ...) for Workawayer ()

I have had volunteers from other sites but Vlad was my first workaway and he was a joy. Very easy to get along with, happy to do whatever was asked of him and respectful of our ethos and appreciative of my cooking. We got some good jobs done, I tried to do a different job each day to keep it interesting and no matter what the task he always… read more

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22 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and try out the off grid ...)

Erica was a great host! I learnt so much from her - about growing your own vegetables, being self sufficient, and lots of interesting stories about her travels. I even learnt lots about nutrition, which was a surprise, but now I feel it was one of the most important things I gained from the experience. I lived in a tent, where the very… read more

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22 Mar 2025

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14 Feb 2025

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29 Jul 2019

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17 Jul 2019

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17 Apr 2019

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22 Mar 2019

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23 Mar 2019

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Vlad helped us so much, his eyample even inspired the other volunteers to give their best. His main job was clearing the underwood on a really wild part of our piece of land, abandoned since years. It was not easy, there were many rocks, thornily scrubs and dead branches, quite a thicket. He has done a great job! With his experience, his positive… read more

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22 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our non-profit ...)

This place is beautiful! I was here 3 months ago but the tranquil olive valley with its stream and rugged rocky Sardinian landscapes are still fresh in my mind. Although I didn't get to meet Roshan, I had a great time here and would like to say thank you!! All the best, Vlad

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22 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Off grid way of living, in a ...)

I had a really good experience with Sara.
The work was mostly building shelves using wood from the land, which I really enjoyed, because it had an artistic touch. Also building steps and clearing the land. The place is beautiful, with a waterfall. I met lots of interesting people at the markets. Tried Improvisational Dancing and did walks around… read more

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20 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn about sustainability ...)

This was a great workaway experience! Sergio and Amelia were very hospitable hosts, with interesting careers and a fantastic sense of humour. My accommodation was one of the best I've had so far - a private room with my own shower and toilet. We got to try lots of Italian food and the hosts even took us out for pizza! Thank you for everything, and… read more

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18 Nov 2018

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Vlad was a great volunteer, not least because he wanted to learn from his Workaway experience. He was willing to undertake any task given to him (even the boring ones!) and always took great care. We had lots of interesting discussions about Buddhism and spiritual matters. I trust the weather in Sardinia was an improvement on the Highlands! Good… read more

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17 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (A natural building project in ...)

I feel very lucky to have had this opportunity to learn about carpentry and natural building. I certainly learnt a lot- using various tools, typical carpentry problems, accurate measurements, the theory behind the building. I also enjoyed seeing the problem-solving aspects of the work. Jim and Saddhavati are very interesting people - we had many… read more

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27 Oct 2018

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We had such a good time with Vladislav and we really miss him.He has great awareness and empathy and was always ready to lend a helping hand.. He works well in a team and with his natural self-confidence can equally be left to work on his own.
He is very intelligent with an enquiring mind. His keen interest in philosophy and religion led to some… read more

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19 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and stay in our in a ...)

I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Petra, Horst, Tatjana, Gabi and many others are extremely kind people and always went the extra mile to make me feel happy and at home. They really cared that I enjoyed my work, and I did! Many great memories here: singing songs by the campfire, playing interesting games of chess, going to the… read more

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16 Sep 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Off grid living on our farm ...)

Living off grid was a very beneficial experience for me - the self - sufficient lifestyle seems truly wonderful and satisfying. Importantly I learned that this way of living is actually doable, as long as you are willing to put in the work - which is quite inspiring. Wes was a very good host. The food was great - tasty vegetables straight from the… read more

(Very good)

16 Sep 2018

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Vlad is a very good person, he is respectful, open to do whatever he is ask to do, flexible to change the duties in the last minute if needed, etc. He was very interested in meditation, which for us is very good; the more working visitors get involve in our philosophy the best their motivation is to help to run the centre. We had a good time with… read more

(Excellent)

6 Sep 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Volunteer and experience life ...)

As soon as I arrived at the retreat, I felt a deep serenity in the air. The silence and beauty of the surrounding area creates an ideal atmosphere for meditation, reading, drawing.
I got to meet lots of wonderful, friendly, open people. The first few weeks were packed with trips to the beach, concerts, hikes. In the last week there was a silent… read more

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