Shakeel

Información de viaje

Ahora estoy

Actividades que me interesan:

Adventure, cultural experiences, nature-related activities and photography.

Descripción

I am originally from Mauritius; a small tropical island in the southwestern Indian Ocean. I'm open-minded, easy-going, a good listener and curious to discover the world and learn more about different cultures and various ways of living. Above all, i really value honest, truthful and lasting friendships. I am eager and motivated to help and make a positive impact around me.

For many years, i have volunteered in various organisations and in different countries during my free time. I strongly believe that to get the best possible experience for both volunteer and host, the relationship should be centered around the following key aspects: honesty, respect and gratitude.

If I have enough time, I prefer slow travelling, so i would stay sometimes a few weeks in one location to explore and develop a stronger and more meaningful connection with the local people and learn more about their culture and traditions. I enjoy a down-to-earth approach and I'm curious to learn and experience the local ways of living.

I have work experience in IT. I also worked as a tutor in Mathematics. I can also teach English and French (which are among my native languages), as part of language or cultural exchange. I also have a background in electronics so I can help to repair various equipments. I would be very happy to contribute my knowledge and skills to any volunteering activities.

I am particularly interested in DIY (Do-It-Yourself), especially community projects for the betterment of people's lives or to protect our natural environment. I am always willing to improve my skills and I like to keep an open mind to learn from those around me. I welcome and appreciate constructive criticism. I enjoy working alone but also as part of a team.

Intereses

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Hindi: Intermedio

Más información sobre tus intereses idiomáticos
I can teach English and French.

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Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender

Me interesa:  

Mantenimiento general

Proyectos ecológicos

Proyectos artísticos

Compañía para ancianos

Cocinar para toda la familia

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje

Vida en una granja

Ayuda doméstica

Hostelería/turismo

Trabajo de caridad

Cuidado de animales

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Puedo enseñar:  

Idiomas

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

Enseñanza

Que habilidades tienes?

I have several years of experience as a private tutor in mathematics for primary and lower secondary education. I can teach or assist other teachers in the classroom. I am also interested in alternative education programs.

I speak and write fluent English and French. I can teach these two languages. I also speak Creole which is the native language from my island country and some Hindi, which could be interesting as part of our cultural exchange.

I also have a background as a computer technician and i can help with IT-related tasks or to teach computer classes to primary or lower secondary school students.

I am very interested to learn, help and assist with DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects. I am always very passionate about discovering new or better ways of building or fixing various things.

I feel naturally inclined to contribute in community projects, especially to help the less fortunate among us.

Some of my volunteering activities while living in Denmark:
1. I volunteered regularly at the Red Cross, Blue Cross, Salvation Army and Danish Church Crusaders. I helped at their donation centers to check and fix various donated items. The verified items were then put on sale in their second-hand shops and the profit was used to help poor and homeless people, provide food and education to children from poor/difficult family backgrounds and organize charitable social events.
2. I helped regularly at a local meditation centre to prepare the venue and during special events. I felt motivated to contribute towards a peaceful cause and to help the local community.
3. I managed a friend's apartment on Airbnb while he was travelling for several months. I welcomed new guests and i also provided them with helpful information, such as, interesting places to visit, etc.
4. I hosted several people from various countries via Couchsurfing, which is a popular website used by travellers. My Couchsurfing profile: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/alienbackpacker
As a host, i also shared my meals with the travellers and i always did my best to make my guests feel safe and comfortable. I would also offer to take them around the city to visit some of the tourist areas.
5. I often took care of my friends' pets when they were on vacation for several weeks. I also had the responsibility to check their house or apartment to make sure that everything was in order.

Some of my volunteering activities while travelling in other European countries:
1. I stayed for a few months on a self-sustainable and eco-friendly farm in Algarve, Portugal. I helped to design an automated water pump and irrigation system based on my background in electronics.
2. In Portugal, i also learned how to operate a Bobcat to collect and carry stones to build a wall.
3. In Portugal, i also tutored the farmer's children in mathematics in the evening.
4. I helped for several weeks to renovate a friend's hostel in Tarifa, Spain. I also helped to cook the meals for the team.
5. I helped for several weeks at a no-kill animal rescue centre in Pula, Croatia. I felt very proud to be part of a hard-working team whose goal was to find those abandoned animals a loving home through adoption.
6. I stayed for a few months in Labin, Croatia where i learned about car mechanics and helped with restoration of classic cars.
7. In Croatia, i also participated in an ecological effort to support a self-sustainable way of living via organic food growth.
8. I did house-sitting on several occasions while in Croatia for several weeks and i was in charge of the house, garden maintenance and taking care of several pets.
9. At my host, in Croatia, i also helped to care for a child with special educational needs and disabilities.
10. I stayed for about 2 months on an ecofarm in Hrvatska Kostajnica, Croatia. I participated in various building and repair tasks with a DIY approach.

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I enjoy cooking together with my host and try local recipes. In my spare time, i love to read and write. I like to share personal stories about life and travel experiences. I enjoy daily walks in nature to relax, feel peaceful and stay healthy. To capture all the beautiful sights and experiences while travelling, i have taken a growing interest in photography and i also try to make short videos to immortalise the many precious and unforgettable moments.

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  Permiso de conducir

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  Alergia
  lactose intolerant, shellfish

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