Saddam Hocine

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Hello! 👋😄

My name is Saddam, I’m 35 years old and originally from Algeria. I’m currently living in NYC, where I’m studying English. During my four-month vacation, I’d love to use Workaway to experience a different side of the US, meet local people, learn more about American culture, and improve my English through everyday life.

I’m a very hands-on person and I love building, fixing, and creating things. I’m a handyman with experience working with wood and metal, doing repairs, renovations, and general maintenance. I really enjoy working with my hands and learning new skills.
I also grew up partly in the countryside because my grandfather had a farm, so I’m familiar with gardening and farm life. I’ve spent time around cows, sheep, and other animals, and I’ve had a dog for several years. I love animals and would be happy to help and learn more about farming, gardening, or taking care of animals.

I’m passionate about traveling and outdoor adventures. In 2023, I spent four months hitchhiking around the Middle East, visiting more than four countries and crossing the Empty Quarter desert. Since coming to the US, I’ve visited several national parks, including Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and parks in Utah. I’m really into hiking, camping, and climbing, and last year I completed a 25-mile hike in Yosemite in one day!

I’m an easygoing, optimistic, and responsible person with a good sense of humor. I love meeting new people, sharing experiences, and trying new things.

I’m not looking for just a tourist experience. I’d really like to become part of a local community, help wherever I can, learn something new, and make some great memories along the way.

I also use Couchsurfing and have some reviews there, so feel free to check out my profile: https://www.couchsurfing.com/c/users/saddamteb

Don’t hesitate to write to me! 😊

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Technology

Self development

Hitchhiking

Nature

Languages

Pets

Movies & TV

Music

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

Events & social

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Books

Camping

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Babysitting and creative play

Light maintenance

Helping around the house

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Relevant experience:
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Experienced in wood work with tools like hammer, pins, twist drills and screwdriver.
Experienced in renovating and refurbish apartments including paintings.
Experienced in repair of electrical appliances.
Specialized in computer science and electronics in general.
I have a working knowledge of the machines on the farm (Tractors, Water pumps...)
Raised up with dogs, cats, chicken and rabbits since my childhood.
I worked for many years on my family farm:
- Vegetables planting
- Trim trees
- Watering crops such as wheat and barley
- Feed the farm animals
- Milking cows and goats
Personal Skills:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Taking responsibility and supervising teams .
Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Problem solver, work efficient and be resilient under pressure.
Highly motivated and curios about accepting new challenges.
Reliable, resourceful and careful.

Age

35

What else ...

I will do my best in everything, with a big smile :))

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  Special dietary requirements