Erdem

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Ahora estoy

Actividades que me interesan:

Exploring South Africa through farm life, nature, outdoor activities, shared meals, creative projects, music, and meaningful connections with people.

Descripción

NOT A FREE VACATION SEEKER. A REAL WORKAWAYER!
Hard Work Included, Sense of Humor Free Of Charge!

Hi! I’m Erdem — born and raised by the sea in Türkiye, with a very Mediterranean spirit: warm, social, curious, and easy to connect with people. I enjoy good company, meaningful conversations, shared meals, and contributing in practical ways wherever I stay.

I come from a solid professional background. For many years I worked as an engineer in construction, land surveying, drone mapping, and fiber-optic (ISP) infrastructure projects. Staying long-term in corporate environments taught me responsibility, reliability, teamwork, and safety awareness — values I still bring into every place I stay.

Alongside my professional life, I’ve always been very hands-on and active. I’m comfortable helping with farm and maintenance work, including:
• maintenance & repair
• outdoor tasks
• hand tools (drill, basic power tools)
• chainsaw
• tractor operation
— always following safety rules and host guidance.
I also enjoy learning new practical skills and improving step by step (e.g. circular saw, basic welding under supervision).

Recently, I’ve been volunteering on a farms in Swellendam and Addo Elephant Park, helping with:
• animal cares such as horse
• basic building and repair tasks
• daily farm routines & tractor operations
• occasional cooking and shared meals
This experience strengthened my physical endurance, adaptability, and comfort with rural life.

I’m also an experienced motorcycle rider and can handle basic maintenance tasks such as:
• oil change
• fuse/battery replacement
• basic checks & adjustments
I’m very interested in learning more mechanical skills related to motorcycles, cars, and 4x4 vehicles, if a host is happy to teach.

I love cooking and sharing food, especially Turkish dishes like İmam Bayıldı and Menemen — people often really enjoy these meals, and I see cooking as a great way to build community and connection.

On the creative side, I create short promotional videos using drone and phone footage, edited in CapCut and Canva, which hosts can use for:
• social media
• websites
• promotion of their place or project

I also have a growing interest in DJing, music production, and sound design, and I’m motivated to keep learning and improving — especially in social, community, or event-based environments.

I have strong outdoor and stamina-based skills, including:
• rock climbing / rope skills
• hiking & mountain experience
• diving (CMAS 1★)
• paragliding (P2)
These experiences helped me build physical resilience, calmness under pressure, and comfort in nature — useful for long days, outdoor projects, or active environments.

I also have a strong background in martial arts and body awareness, including:
• Aikido – 3rd Dan (black belt)
• Kickboxing (1 year experience)
• Mindfulness & body awareness practices

If relevant, I can also organize basic mindfulness-based self-defence or awareness workshops, focused on calmness, posture, balance, and personal safety (non-aggressive, respectful approach).

What matters most to me is real human connection: being useful, sharing effort, bringing good energy, and leaving a place better than I found it. I’m calm, reliable, adaptable, and genuinely enjoy helping — whether it’s physical work, creative support, cooking, or simply being a positive presence.

All the best,
Erdem

Intereses

Películas y televisión

Tecnología

Sostenibilidad

Videografía

Eventos y sociedad

Autodesarrollo

Agricultura

Trabajo de caridad

Astronomía

Cocina y alimentación

Artes escénicas

Libros

Música

Fotografía

Carpintería

Deportes de equipo

Baile

Playa

Ciclismo

Deportes acuáticos

Deportes de invierno

Yoga / bienestar

Naturaleza

Acampada

Senderismo

Actividades al aire libre

Fitness

Navegar / barcos

Montaña

Deportes de aventura

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Principiante

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Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender

Me interesa:  

Proyectos ecológicos

Compañía para ancianos

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Proyectos artísticos

Trabajo de caridad

Idiomas

Vida en una granja

Cuidado de animales

Hostelería/turismo

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Puedo enseñar:  

Jardinería

Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje

Cocinar para toda la familia

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

Enseñanza

Ayuda doméstica

Mantenimiento general

Que habilidades tienes?

Computer Skills:
*MS Office
*Wordpress
* Canva
*Capcut
*Content Creation
*Basic IT support

Driving Licence:

A, A1, A2, B1, B, D1, F (manual gear car/ motorcycle)

Rock Climbing( Summer mountaineering training accredited by the Turkish Mountaineering Federation.)
CMAS one star diver
P2 paraglider
Drone operator

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Professional background: Civil / geomatics engineering, construction & infrastructure projects, drone mapping

Physical skills: Climbing & rope access (former Level 1), farm & outdoor work

Martial arts: Aikido – 3rd Dan (black belt)

Sports & nature: Hiking, climbing, paragliding (P2), diving (CMAS 1★)

Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisine

Creative interests: Video creation, drone storytelling, DJing & music production (learning phase)

Languages: Turkish (native), English (fluent), Spanish (beginner)

Personality: Calm, friendly, practical, reliable, good with people

Lifestyle: Non-smoker, social but respectful, enjoys nature and community living

Values: Respect, kindness, humor, teamwork, safety, and shared effort

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