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Hello :) I'm Tom, from rainy Manchester UK. I'm an easy-going, thoughtful, and calm person who enjoys socialising and spending time with others while also cherishing my time alone to recharge. I'm organised, tidy, and reliable, and highly respectful of others’ personal space.
I'm away from home long-term (currently in Istanbul) travelling slowly around the world for a year or so.
I enjoy making music with friends, reading, swimming, playing chess (I'm not very good), running (I'm really not very good!), politics and current affairs, cooking, and learning about new cultures and languages.
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Culture
Music
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Camping
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore 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.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
For the past two and a half years I've worked in government as a Researcher looking at youth unemployment. Before this, I had a three-year spell as a Bartender and then Bar Supervisor in a music venue, a few years of customer service experience in a clothes store, and around a year working in a fast-food restaurant. I also have an undergraduate Chemistry degree so I am happy to help with any Excel/maths-y/business stuff!
Volunteer experience:
Rockstel Towers Hostel, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka: worked on the reception desk checking guests in and out of the hostel (3 weeks)
Karma Hostel, Martvili, Georgia: housekeeping, plus help in the garden and kitchen (5 weeks)
English Spoken Cafe, Istanbul: hosted casual English language conversations with students and taught grammar, vocabulary etc (2 weeks)
Age
27
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Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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The work itself is exceptionally well organised: you may support with housekeeping, cooking, gardening, construction, or babysitting depending on your interests. A schedule is created each week with flexibility for your days off, and you'll work around 5 hours a day… read more
Rajiv is a great host - his communication before my arrival and during my stay was always clear, and you can tell that he truly cares about the experience of the volunteers and guests. He is also frustratingly good at chess!
The team on site are also… read more
