James

From: United States

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark ... more
Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Macedonia, Russia
Travel dates
30/05/2013 - 31/12/2023
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hi, I'm a fit, active, retired American . I neither drink nor smoke. I've always had a desire to see the world and volunteer for projects that interest me, unfortunately I had to retire in order to follow that dream. My plans for the next ten years are to see 100 countries, volunteer for 100 jobs, meet 10,000 people and take 1,000,000 photographs. I'm interested in learning about sustainable living and eco projects. I'm an excellent extra pair of hands.I would also be interested in careing for animals,working on eductional projects, working with children (teaching/orphanage). During the past four years of my travels I've worked extensively as an English language tutor. I hope to travel to the far edges of the world. I hope to meet you along the way.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
I'm an English language fluency guide. I have over 2000 hours of experience in English language immersion programs in addition to private tutoring experience. My English teaching technique centers on speaking like native speakers in real life situations. I believe that learning should be fun so I try to make every lesson fun and interesting.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Age
71
Nationality
American
What else ...
I have an excellent work ethic and possess excellent references,both work and personal. I will provide references and a current police background check upon request. I have a great interest in many areas and I'm a quick learner, always willing to try new things. If you receive an inquiry from me it is because I have a sincere interest in your project.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  vegan/vegetarian, I can do my own cooking

Feedback

31/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Help with Native English ...)

I spent nearly three months at Americana. Danial and the staff were great, everyone was very helpful and friendly. I made new friends and hope to return in the spring. I would highly recommend Americana to any workawayer headed to Ukraine. The locals are friendly and the city is quaint and quite interesting. Anyone who's looking for a… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Teaching English, Exchanging ...)

(Neutral )

13/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Get involved with an art ...)

I only spent two weeks at Margaret's. She's a great host, always making certain that we had everything we needed and weren't overworking ourselves.

Margaret was always open to suggestions and always wanted each volunteer to work on something that interested them. She's a vegetarian which fit into my lifestyle, dinners were always… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2014

Left by host (Help on a little farm with ...) for Workawayer (james)

It was a really good time we had together, James is not only a very good workawayer, but it is also a pleasure to spend time with him, with lots of stories and discussions about life and the universe and so much more. Thank you so much for your help and good luck for your journey!

(Excellent )

20/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Help on a little farm with ...)

Ingrid is a great host and I enjoyed every day of my stay. There was plenty of work to do but nothing too hard. Ingrid has a very outgoing personality and loves to share stories and hear stories from her visitors. She's a hard working person and always shows her appreciation for the efforts of here workaways.

The accommodations were very nice… read more

(Excellent )

11/12/2014

Left by host (Help me in my house and eco - ...) for Workawayer (james)

James is an early morning guy. So the time that I arrived he did already most of the work. It was nice to be able to leave it in his hands.
James can tell a lot of stories, so we could talk for houres.
It was nice meeting you...

(Excellent )

29/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Help me in my house and eco - ...)

I only stayed at Cinderella's house for a week but it was very nice. Cinderella is a great host and I enjoyed my stay. There is plenty of work to do and I sorry I couldn't stay longer. Cinderella is a sweet lady with a great sense of humor and she always showed appreciation for the work I did.

(Excellent )

08/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Help care for horses at a ...)

Ann is a great host, a good friend and a devoted lover of horses. I hope to return in the spring. The horses were wonderful and I look forward to seeing them again.

(Excellent )

06/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (james)

We have enjoyed your company and we thank you for the help. looking forward to your next visit.
Hope all goes well for you this winter.

(Excellent )

28/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Lend a hand in my fruit and ...)

Tim was a great host. I learned so much about organic gardening frro him. He's a very interesting man with a great sense of how the Earth should be treated as well the people that populate it. We had many discussions on politics and social justice. Tim has a great sense of fairness for all and I have great respect for him.

(Excellent )

28/10/2014

Left by host (Lend a hand in my fruit and ...) for Workawayer (james)

James is on a wonderful worldwide adventure,he is a very honorable,hardworking,trustworthy,self-motivated man whether working in the garden or in the house, i would highly recommend him

(Excellent )

23/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Parrot sanctuary on the ...)

It was a great experience to work here. Francesca is one of the hardest working volunteers I've had the please to meet. Ian and Yvonne are great hosts and an inspiration to anyone that loves birds.

Kerrera Island is a beautiful unspoiled setting and I loved hiking the hills. I'm sorry I only had two weeks to spend there. I hope I'll get back… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (james)

Thank you James for coming to the recue at the sanctuary. We were very short of volunteers because of cancelations. You just rolled up your sleeves and got stuck in. You were so kind in staying that bit longer to help out. Anyone would benefit from having you as a volunteer.
Many many thanks for all your help, we would love to see you again… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Lend a hand on our organic ...)

Ian and Michelle were wonderful hosts. They were very good at giving me direction and always expressed their gratitude for the work I did. They went out of their way to take me sightseeing and to make sure I had everything I needed. Thanks.

(Excellent )

19/01/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (james)

James, thankyou for your fantastic help transforming our garden and decorating in our new home! We have achieved so much in the weeks you spent with so a massive thank you!

Sorry you came to Cornwall on the wettest winter on record, but we hope you have managed to shoot a few special photos of our womderful area to achieve your amazing travel… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Help needed in the home ...)

Pat is a truly unique lady. She taught me more about horses in a month than I could have imagined. She was a good friend while I was there.

(Excellent )

14/03/2014

Left by host (Help needed in the home ...) for Workawayer (james)

A pleasure to be around, thank you for rising to the challenges , that come with animal care particularly three horses, in winter keep, stabled and turned out daily. also daily life in the country. James is a calming influence and a good caretaker. He is welcome in my house any time. I wish him luck with all his objectives.

(Excellent )

28/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Help at our children's ...)

I was here for 6 weeks and enjoyed every day. Tom and Belinda were great hosts. I met many great people there and hope to go back again.

(Excellent )

01/08/2013

Left by host (Help with our empowerment ...) for Workawayer (james)

Thankyou Joe for picking us as the first volunteer place to visit and work with! We are more than happy to have shared this experience with you! Hope you can come back and visit us pronto and that we will see more of your beautiful pictures!

(Excellent )

27/07/2013

Left by Workawayer (james) for host for (Help with our empowerment ...)

I spent two monthshere. Coco is a great host and an woman of great passion and energy. The children were warm and welcoming. As Coco once told "this job pays you with smiles". I hope to come back again. Huanchaco is a small surf town that attracts many volunteers. I've met many people that came as volunteers and never left.Teaching is challenging… read more

(Excellent )

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