Victor

Spain
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
I am a Spanish guy (born, raised, and currently based in Barcelona) who is 22 years old. I recently quit my job (I was working as an HR Junior Consultant) to start looking for new adventures worldwide so I can meet new people, and get to know different countries and their cultures. I am open to collaborating and volunteering for whatever is needed with the goal of adding more experiences to my "personal" bag.
Interests
Hiking
Politics / Social justice
Beach
Nature
Music
Mountain
Books
Languages
History
Writing
Winter sports
Team sports
Adventure sports
Water sports
Culture
Cooking & food
Hitchhiking
Self development
Animals
Outdoor activities

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Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
More details about my language interests
Last year I downloaded Duolingo to start learning French, so I am always open to keep learning it if I have the chance!
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Languages
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
I studied the first official Spanish degree in entrepreneurship, which was 100% practical (by the University of Mondragon), called LEINN. There, next to another 18 colleagues whom I didn't previously know, we had to start from scratch our own company (a Junior Company Association) to create several projects and initiatives with the aim of solving needs and problems present in the society of today's world. That helped me to understand a little bit more about several (and different from each other) fields such as finances, entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, and operations. Also, I have been a basketball coach for kids between 8-12 for 4 years.
My experiences traveling around the world prove that I am someone who can adapt quickly to different environments and situations, I learn quite fast (and I am eager to do so!), and doing physical work has never been an issue for me.
Age
23
What else ...
I love basketball (I have played it since I was 6), reading, and being surrounded by nature. Also, I have recently become a fan of crossword puzzles. And there will always be room for more hobbies or interesting things to do and learn from!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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14 Feb 2024

Left by host (Converting an abandoned ...) for Workawayer (Victor)

Victor stayed with us for two weeks in January and, although it wasn't the same configuration as the other volunteers, it worked out really well. Victor was always eager to help and curious about our way of living. He took on the chores with enthusiasm and determination despite their not being easy - mainly stone wall building. He worked well… read more

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14 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host (Converting an abandoned ...)

I stayed in Joao and Amandine's place for the last two weeks of January in my first experience as a volunteer in the Azores, and I had a very nice stay. The conditions of my stay were a little bit different from the usual ones (so for everyone reading, this may not be the most reliable feedback in terms of accommodation and daily work hours)… read more

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14 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host (Helping with animals at big ...)

I spent almost two months on the farm (October-November) with Asgeir and his family, who, from the very beginning, were very welcoming, friendly, and supportive. Actually, on the farm itself, I lived with Stina (Ageir's mother) and Barði (one of Asgeir's brothers). Both of them don't speak English, but they are used to having English-speaking… read more people around so communication was not an issue with them (sign language and Google Translator helped too). This also helped me to learn some basic words in Icelandic!

During that time of the year, the main goal was to collect sheep from the mountains ("smala") to bring them back to the farm before the winter season. This was something that was done almost daily. As it is obvious, a farm requires a lot of work, so there were other little tasks such as cleaning the sheep's house, feeding the sheep twice a day (once they were all inside), fixing fences, cleaning around the house, etc. Sometimes, doing smala was a physically demanding activity, hiking up to 20km a day, climbing very steep hills, or running after some crazy sheep that didn't want to come with us, but it was very funny, and the views we had while doing so were amazing (the Westfjords have very beautiful landscapes). If you want to get in shape, you are passionate about nature and animals (we spotted some wild arctic foxes while hiking), and want to discover a touristic-unexplored part of Iceland, this is definitely your place.

During my stay, I had a major health issue, and they took very good care of me: driving me to the hospital for every appointment I had, helping me in the pharmacy to buy my medicines, and making sure I had everything I needed when I was resting in the house. To be honest, at some point, I felt like one more member of the family. Instead of inviting me to go home, or asking me to do things I was unable to do due to my health condition, they waited for me to recover and helped me get back to work step by step, with no hurry. For that, I will always be thankful and in debt to them.

In summary, if you want to explore a remote part of this amazing country, escape from the noise of the city, don't care much about the work schedule (everything is decided on the same day, it's more like a lifestyle rather than an established work schedule), and immerse yourself in the Icelandic culture with a local family, this is 100% your place. As I told them, I will be back sooner or later! Takk fyrir!

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6 Feb 2024

Left by host (House maintenance, gardening ...) for Workawayer (Victor)

A super workawayer. Smart, funny, proactive. Everything you are looking for in a volunteer! He is very humble, listens and learns fast.
Always welcome here as a volunteer or a friend :)

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6 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host (House maintenance, gardening ...)

My stay with André has been amazing, one to remember for sure. We've built a very strong bond, becoming not only very good co-helpers but very good friends (and I think and hope our friendship will last in the future). He lives alone in his house, with a very big and nice garden shared with other family members (who were also very nice!). The… read more

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14 Feb 2024

Left by host (Converting an abandoned ...) for Workawayer (Victor)

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14 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host (Converting an abandoned ...)

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14 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host (Helping with animals at big ...)

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6 Feb 2024

Left by host (House maintenance, gardening ...) for Workawayer (Victor)

A super workawayer. Smart, funny, proactive. Everything you are looking for in a volunteer! He is very humble, listens and learns fast.
Always welcome here as a volunteer or a friend :)

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6 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host (House maintenance, gardening ...)

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