Stephen

United States
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Hello! I'm Stephen.

I spent 10 years as a body design engineer for Honda R&D in Columbus Ohio USA, then 1.5 years ago decided to quit and begin a journey of workawaying around the world.

So far I've volunteered at 4 communes/family farms, a yoga retreat, and an animal sanctuary.

I'm passionate about animal rights and finding a sustainable way to thrive on this planet, while building a strong and vibrant community. I'm eager to learn more about alternative construction, regenerative agriculture, and all aspects of intentional community. Oh - y me gustaría mucho mejorar mi nivel de español!

I'm also an organic gardener (although mostly just tomatoes), an experienced hiker / backpacker, a bit of a musician, enthusiastic vegan cook, and overall hard worker.

Nos vemos!
Interests
Photography
Pets
DIY & crafts
Books
Carpentry
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Team sports
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Performing arts
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Languages
LGBTQ
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Cycling
Dancing
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Camping
Culture
Astronomy
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Would love to improve my Spanish or French while helping others with English
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Languages
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
More details about your skills
Engineering, plant-based cooking, pet care, gardening, teaching, music
Age
33
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegan

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19 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join a vegan home on São ...)

I had a great time here. I think it's a great work away whether its your 10th or your 1st. The work schedule allows you plenty of time to see the island although you do need to work around the bus schedule. The accommodations are really comfortable and the work is fair and varied. Thomas has an endless list of projects for you to work on. Half my… read more

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16 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (A Caribbean eco-village in ...)

I really enjoyed my time here. I think the profile is very accurate in terms of the experience you can expect and also how kind and fun the host is. The other reviews were spot on.

In my 2 weeks there I mostly painted the kitchen and the floor of Kevin's patio, but also took care of the place while he was gone for a few days. I also fixed up the… read more

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7 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our agro-ecological and ...)

I had a great experience here with the family and other workawayers. I think the profile and reviews are quite accurate. Generally the work was either gardening or construction and the attitude is relaxed. You can definitely work on your Spanish as well, although the volunteers tend to speak English together. I would definitely recommend bringing… read more

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19 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join a vegan home on São ...)

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16 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (A Caribbean eco-village in ...)

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7 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our agro-ecological and ...)

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9 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us on our beautiful ...)

This place is the best! I spent 5 months there and can't wait to come back. It's a wonderful place with kind people that tends to attract kind volunteers as well. The work is rewarding and varied, everything from construction to tending the 40 garden beds to cooking for the dogs.

During my 5 months there, nearly everybody decided to extend their… read more

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18 Sep 2024

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

Stephen helped us tremendously on the farm this summer. He was very knowledgeable with his engineering background was crucial for solving the puzzles and problems that might come up on even a small farm such as ours! He and several other WorkAwayers helped set up cubicle bedrooms in our hangar for hikers. Stephen even made a special Dressing Room… read more

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5 Aug 2024

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

My 2.5 week stay at the farm was excellent. Ruth and all the various family and friends she attracted to the house were lovely and welcoming. I enjoyed the various tasks (hiker greeting, cooking, weeding, opening the shack, hangar organizing, harvesting, etc.). July is a busy time with blueberries and hikers in full swing but I found the bustle to… read more

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27 Jul 2024

Left by host (Experience community living, ...) for Workawayer ()

It was such a delight to host Stephen and Cassie in our community for a month. They were both helpful and respectful of the space and others. Stephen and Cassie were both able to plug into multiple areas of the farm, from our gardens and our kitchen to our warehouse and woodshop. They helped us rework our compost and help educate others on what is… read more

(Excellent)

26 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us on an animal rescue ...)

We had a great experience during our two weeks here. The staff were friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make volunteers comfortable, and the other volunteers were an incredible group of people as well. There were around 15 of us living in three bedrooms in one house with one shower and one kitchen, but somehow it worked quite well,… read more

(Excellent)

10 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us to create an ...)

My partner and I stayed for two weeks and had a great time. The work was varied, the accomodation was excellent, and the property is beautiful. We got along great with the other volunteers as well as the hosts. It's an easy 15 minute walk into town for groceries or an espresso. Would recommend this place to anyone!

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