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Howzit! I am interested in travelling around our diverse world, spending time in beautiful places swimming, cycling, snorkeling while trying to contribute towards sustainability and eco-living :)
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A South African environmentalist/engineer trying to improve electronics repair through research while also travelling as much as possible. I love anything todo with nature and the outdoors, swimming, in particular, is one of my passions. I am currently doing a PhD in Belgium with the topic of "Business models for repair of consumer electronics" and I am here in Australia to do some research about the Australian repair market, and what could be done to improve it with ideas from my work in Belgium. I love repairing devices, so I would be happy to help you with any repairs you have in your house. This is what I primarily did in my one year of full-time workawaying that I did in 2021 (see my references :) I am also happy to help with any projects relating to energy, solar, plumbing and sustainability. I hope to start my own sustainable off-grid farm one day and so I would like to learn all the skills that go into that, including animal care, plant care, farm maintenance etc.
Please note I will be working during the day, either from home or from the University of Melbourne library.
Intereses
Películas y televisiónBricolaje y manualidadesCiclismoVegetariano o veganoSostenibilidadEventos y sociedadTrabajo de caridadCuidado de plantasTecnologíaDeportes de inviernoDeportes acuáticosVida en autocaravanaNavegar / barcosMascotasActividades al aire libreNaturalezaSenderismoFitnessAgriculturaAcampada
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Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Afrikaans: Intermedio
Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender
Me interesa:
Vida en una granja
Cuidado de animales
Ciertos conocimientos de:
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Mantenimiento general
Proyectos ecológicos
Puedo enseñar:
Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet
Que habilidades tienes?
Renewable energy and efficiency specialist
Electronics repair, purchasing of new electronics/applainces
Irrigation specialist
Plumbing basic skills
Computer, website, online database skills
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I am excited to continue my workaway journey :)
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Comentarios
16 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alex)
Our experience with Alex as both a house guest and as a Workawayer was first-rate. A great communicator, Alex engaged easily and with interest with our family, friends and neighbours which made his stay with us a pleasure.
He was pro-active and willing to make suggestions regarding elements of our house and garden that needed fixing, improvement… read more
He was pro-active and willing to make suggestions regarding elements of our house and garden that needed fixing, improvement… read more
(Excelente
)
10 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
(Help with tree pruning and ...)
My experience at Catherine and Ian's was, in a single word, incredible! It marked my first visit to Australia, specifically Perth, where I arrived not knowing anyone. Yet, their home immediately felt like my own. Their warm and friendly welcome created a sense of familiarity as if we had known each other for ages, despite just meeting.
Throughout… read more
Throughout… read more
(Excelente
)
14 ene 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help our family with our ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
Alex was a great workawayer, he stayed with us for about a month and helped us with many technical projects such as fixing all sorts of appliances, electronics and equipment, to installing new solar systems, to helping with the networking system and several others. He is also a very friendly guy, and got along well with the other workawayers and… read more
(Excelente
)
14 ene 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
(Help our family with our ...)
I had such a great time at Vincente's Finca, it really is one big family! The Finca is a lovely community with people from all over, guests and workawayers alike. Vincente is a great host, very flexible and accomadating. The work I did was mostly fixing and repairing things, adding new lights, working in solar systems etc. I stayed for about a… read more
(Excelente
)
3 dic 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help us with our olive groves ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
We very much enjoyed and appreciated Alex's 3 week stay with us -- as most hosts have !!
He assisted us both with the manual work required, which entailed picking olives, and his preferred activities dealing with his varied fields of expertise. From drilling in holes for putting up shelves/a door lock/solar light, to more sophisticated tasks such… read more
He assisted us both with the manual work required, which entailed picking olives, and his preferred activities dealing with his varied fields of expertise. From drilling in holes for putting up shelves/a door lock/solar light, to more sophisticated tasks such… read more
(Excelente
)
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16 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alex)
Our experience with Alex as both a house guest and as a Workawayer was first-rate. A great communicator, Alex engaged easily and with interest with our family, friends and neighbours which made his stay with us a pleasure.
He was pro-active and willing to make suggestions regarding elements of our house and garden that needed fixing, improvement… read more
He was pro-active and willing to make suggestions regarding elements of our house and garden that needed fixing, improvement… read more
(Excelente
)
10 nov 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
(Help with tree pruning and ...)
My experience at Catherine and Ian's was, in a single word, incredible! It marked my first visit to Australia, specifically Perth, where I arrived not knowing anyone. Yet, their home immediately felt like my own. Their warm and friendly welcome created a sense of familiarity as if we had known each other for ages, despite just meeting.
Throughout… read more
Throughout… read more
(Excelente
)
14 ene 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help our family with our ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
Alex was a great workawayer, he stayed with us for about a month and helped us with many technical projects such as fixing all sorts of appliances, electronics and equipment, to installing new solar systems, to helping with the networking system and several others. He is also a very friendly guy, and got along well with the other workawayers and… read more
(Excelente
)
14 ene 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
(Help our family with our ...)
I had such a great time at Vincente's Finca, it really is one big family! The Finca is a lovely community with people from all over, guests and workawayers alike. Vincente is a great host, very flexible and accomadating. The work I did was mostly fixing and repairing things, adding new lights, working in solar systems etc. I stayed for about a… read more
(Excelente
)
3 dic 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help us with our olive groves ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
We very much enjoyed and appreciated Alex's 3 week stay with us -- as most hosts have !!
He assisted us both with the manual work required, which entailed picking olives, and his preferred activities dealing with his varied fields of expertise. From drilling in holes for putting up shelves/a door lock/solar light, to more sophisticated tasks such… read more
He assisted us both with the manual work required, which entailed picking olives, and his preferred activities dealing with his varied fields of expertise. From drilling in holes for putting up shelves/a door lock/solar light, to more sophisticated tasks such… read more
(Excelente
)
12 nov 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alex)
I very much enjoyed Alex's company during his 2 weeks here. He got through a lot of gardening jobs, and also, as with the previous host, had time for a few mending jobs. I think he has a real thirst for life: on his days off he borrowed my bike to get to Bexhill and Hastings stations, and take trains and buses, first Westwards to the wonderful… read more
(Excelente
)
31 oct 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
(Help me with my house and ...)
I had a great time at Gillian's place. She is a very kind and sociable host, and was happy to take my around showing me some nearby places. I primarily helped her with garden work with a little bit of electronics help. We spent a lot of time talking to each other, and she introduced me to her friends. And the hot tub is amazing! I can highly… read more
(Excelente
)
10 nov 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Gardening and nature ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
Alex stayed with us for 1 week to help clear out the garden by cutting wood and moving the lumber. He is a cheerful, friendly guy to host. When he stayed at our place, we had a group of around 5 people of different countries, ages and character all working and living together.
Alex is an interesting, well travelled, polite person.
He did not… read more
Alex is an interesting, well travelled, polite person.
He did not… read more
(Muy Bien
)
28 oct 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Renovation & decoration with ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
Alex is a great WorkAwayer to have on board. He is a fun guy to be around who quickly found his place in our family and among his WorkAway colleagues. Alex is the kind of guy that needs very little or no instructions, he is autonomous and proactive, but also works well in a team.
He comes with a large skillset! His knowledge about sustainable… read more
He comes with a large skillset! His knowledge about sustainable… read more
(Excelente
)
25 sept 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help welcome on rural olive ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
Alex is a very skilled, committed and proactive worker. I was very fortunate that he came when he did! While here he accomplished a lot including sorting complicated solar, electrical and swimming pool issues. In addition he sorted some computer hardware and software problems, reinstalled lights, cleaned the dishwasher, etc.
I recommend that any… read more
I recommend that any… read more
(Excelente
)
21 sept 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help me with MOSAIC while ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
I was very happy to host Alex! He is a really nice and interesting person. He is smiling, nice person, respectful. I had lots of great conversations with him. He helped me a lot in my job at home about construction. He has a lot of good knowledge and great technical ideas. It was really nice to host him and to spend some time chatting or visiting… read more
(Excelente
)
3 sept 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
(Help me with MOSAIC while ...)
I had a great time at Claire's place, she was so warm and welcoming from the first day I arrived, she took me to several different events, had many amazing recommendations for places to visit, and was very easy to work with. I mostly helped her with a bathroom project she had, aswell as many other small tasks. I really enjoyed my time and will… read more
(Excelente
)
19 jul 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
(Farm retreat tucked away in ...)
My experience at Leea's place was truly amazing, Leea's is such a kind, welcoming and inspirational woman, from the moment I arrived I felt like I was at home which made it very sad to have to leave. She has led an amazing life and has many stories to tell, she has a big family who are all just as nice and welcoming and her farm is beautiful with… read more
(Excelente
)
16 jul 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Farm retreat tucked away in ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
Alex is the perfect work away, he is bright and friendly, considerate, hardworking and very smart. It was a pleasure to host him, he is very good with technology and was able to help us out with many things. He also built a beautiful gate for our farm, with little to no guidance. I would give him the highest recommendation and hope to see him… read more
(Excelente
)
14 jun 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alex)
Oh man What a guy Alex is hardworking, fun, up for any level of project. We installed energy logging devices which is his forte but also ran some electric did all kinds of projects he's up for anything nothing is above or below him he's one of the smartest guys i've ever met! we had some deep conversations on the world and what makes it tick. It… read more
(Excelente
)
13 jun 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
(Help with some projects ...)
I had a great experience at Bills place, from day one we clicked due to our shared passion in technology, and I really felt like a Floridian by the end of my 2 weeks. We worked and played hard, doing various electronic and small construction projects around his beautiful house and went to parties, exploring, boating in our free time. I really felt… read more
(Excelente
)
12 may 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help with an educational ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
Alex was great. He fixed up our solar system and rerouted some water pipes. He worked hard and was fun to hang out with.
(Excelente
)
7 may 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
(Help with an educational ...)
I had a great time, I spent 2 weeks there in April 2021 and was soon welcomed by both David and Bryna, as well as the other intern working there. We got on very well and the time really flew by. During my time there I worked on their solar system, redid their main plumbing pipes, fixed a bicycle and various other diy jobs. We were provided fresh… read more
(Excelente
)
16 mar 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión (Looking for help in the ...) para el workawayer (Alex)
Alex is a go getter from the get go.
Truly knowledgeable with an amazing ability to listen and zoom in on what needs doing.
A very wide range of technical and practical skills.
I would recommend Alex to anyone and I'm sure that you will add value to many projects as he travels around the world.
Alex wishing you the best of luck hope our paths… read more
Truly knowledgeable with an amazing ability to listen and zoom in on what needs doing.
A very wide range of technical and practical skills.
I would recommend Alex to anyone and I'm sure that you will add value to many projects as he travels around the world.
Alex wishing you the best of luck hope our paths… read more
(Excelente
)
10 mar 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Alex) para el anfitrión
(Looking for help in the ...)
I had a great time with my Workaway at Crosby's place, I was staying in the area and as such helped him out for 2-3 days without staying at his place. I toured his farm and all the accommodations he has available, which were very well done, perfect for those looking to escape city life. I helped him with several projects namely his solar system,… read more
(Excelente
)
