Christopher Can

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I'd be happy to meet for chats and hikes or team up for travels and workaways together! Feel free to reach out :)

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*** I'm currently volunteering in Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island and plan to travel around the North Island or Sunshine Coast in October 2026. ***

Hi! I'm Chris, 33 years old, and I grew up in Hamburg with my mum and my younger sister. I've lived in Melbourne in Australia the past years, where I've recently completed a PhD degree in molecular biology.

As it is my dream to work and live in Canada in the future – and to take a reflecting pause from 5 years of PhD research –, I'm travelling through its different provinces and seasons to find out where I'd like to settle one day. I've joined Workaway to build on my previous volunteering activities as part of WWOOF on Australian farms and as a unique way to meet like-minded people and experience life in Canada.

I have a natural curiosity, a problem-solving mindset, and a high level of self-organization. When I'm not in the lab, I'm on the bike exploring the surroundings and try new things like bouldering, hot yoga, and improv acting. Moreover, in the lab I was part of a grassroots team to promote and implement sustainable actions in research and we shared our achievements with the local and international community.

Intereses

Trabajo de caridad

Agricultura

Artes escénicas

Cuidado de plantas

Carpintería

Autodesarrollo

Sostenibilidad

Mascotas

Bricolaje y manualidades

Libros

Animales

Yoga / bienestar

Actividades al aire libre

Naturaleza

Montaña

Senderismo

Ciclismo

Acampada

Idiomas hablados

Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Principiante

Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender

Me interesa:  

Trabajo de caridad

Proyectos ecológicos

Vida en una granja

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Enseñanza

Jardinería básica

Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

Cuidado de animales

Mantenimiento básico

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Puedo enseñar:  

Idiomas

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

Que habilidades tienes?

I would describe myself as an allrounder with broad skills and enthusiasm. I'm fit, I'm patient, I get my hands dirty, and I have a can-do mindset. The world of science and research has taught me many transferable skills, including project planning and management, team work and communication, and quickly grasping new concepts (not to mention a high frustration tolerance :). I also have some experience in renovation and DIY from helping my mum restoring the original charm of her 200-year-old half-timbered house in the German countryside. In addition, taking beginners improv acting classes provided me with a fresh perspective on adaptability, being observant, and not leaving anyone hanging.

During my undergrad days, I used to work side jobs as a moving helper because I liked the exercise and making people smile in the process. For half a year, I've worked part-time helping primary school kids with extra lessons and sometimes stepped in to lead PE classes. Throughout my time in Australia, I've volunteered at a sheep and agroforestry farm and was involved in probably every sheep-related task there is (mustering, drafting, dagging, weaning, shearing, and of course cuddling the herding dogs and puppies). I've also gained experience with gardening (weeding, mulching, lawn mowing, tree pruning, fencing) and forestry work (wood splitting, chainsawing, tree planting).

I have a strong interest in science communication, and I'm always happy to teach and talk about the magical world of biology :)

Edad

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I grew up with dogs, taekwondo, and fantasy books. I'm always keen to see a musical, rock concert, or comedy show. Even though I rarely got a chance to play, I have a special interest in all kinds of board/card/pen & paper/and social deduction games.

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