Xavier

Francia
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Hello Citizen of the blue planet !
My name is Xavier, I am a 37 year old engineer from France specialised in thermal performance of buildings ( the guy who try to save the planet in a big company who try to make money with it, it ‘s me !).

I am also travel addicted and need to cure myself as often as work allow me to do so. I had quite a few workaway experiences and a lot of volunteering / help exchange also using other websites. Anyway, that is how I found myself building an ecological sustainable, character filled straw bale house in a national park in Australia, that’s how I had the opportunity to work on a dinosaur’s dorsal vertebra in a prehistoric museum. Another project saw me discovering the beautiful Whitsundays islands while working on a boat. I did some « work camps » in Iceland (hundreds of volunteers coming to work on different cultural an environmental topics) as a volunteer and as a camp leader. I volunteered in Kenya where I took a census of monkeys and various bird species. I also joined in activities surrounding a school for refugees. I worked in a gear camp in Mongolia, in a monkey refuge in Bolivia, in a ranch and Canada. I worked in some other places around the world, building fences with aborigenal people, helping marocan women in a very tinny village, farming in Greece, working in hostels, restaurants, mooving furnitures, sorting macadamia nuts, etc.

I am not the « I need my comfort, beaches and tequila sunrise » kind of tourist but more someone trying to experience a country by living with the inhabitants and being part of a project. It has been my privilege to not only take away wonderful memories of these amazing locations but, hopefully, to have also added something.

I "recently" came back (in 2019), after a year off on the panamerican road, from Ushuaia to the top of Alaska. I am back at work now but I will still be looking for great volunteering experiences for my hollidays !

I am an hard worker and a quick learner. Try me !
Intereses

Tecnología

Autodesarrollo

Películas y televisión

Jardinería

Carpintería

Cocina y alimentación

Trabajo de caridad

Cultura

Deportes acuáticos

Música

Fotografía

Actividades al aire libre

Navegar / barcos

Senderismo

Autostop

Idiomas

Naturaleza

Montaña

Acampada

Playa

Astronomía

Arquitectura

Animales

Deportes de aventura
Idiomas hablados

Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Italiano: Fluido
Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender

Me interesa:

Trabajo de caridad

Ciertos conocimientos de:

Jardinería básica

Cocinar para toda la familia

Vida en una granja

Proyectos ecológicos

Cuidado de animales

Hostelería/turismo

Puedo enseñar:

Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

Mantenimiento básico

Idiomas
Que habilidades tienes?

I learn quick and I am an hardworker as I need to feel usefull, feeling involved in a meaningfull project is a need in my life
Construction skills
Environmental / ecological / sustainable development / energy knowledge (as part of my job)
Happy with physical work
Teaching
Social skills
Edad

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I love nature and can spend hours looking at a tree or searching for animals,
I love hiking and photography
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- Alergia
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30 oct 2019

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Join us at our beautiful ...)

I stayed two weeks with the big extended ranch family and all of the nice feedbacks below mine made total sense ! You will get to meet a big familly where everyone is different but has a true role in the picture ^^ ! I fell home instantly and susan's family was really here for me at a difficult stage of my 10 month trip ! Thank you for your … read more

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30 oct 2019

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Ongoing building projects in ...)

I spent two very peacefull weeks with Nicole, Elijah and all the dogs and cats. They were very welcoming and caring about making me feel as comfortable as possible. They have true ecological convictions and try to live in an healthy and responsible way. This inspired me and made me wanna improve my lifestyle in some ways. Work was chill, Elijah … read more

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17 oct 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer ()

Great work Xavier! He was a wonderful house guest and exceeded all expectations.

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30 abr 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer ()

Thanks for your help Xavier! You only stayed a short amount of time but you were completely into helping as much as you could, in every avenue that you may have been able! Thanks for your awesome feedback, very true words, thanks for everything! Good luck & best wishes oxoxoxoxxo

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15 abr 2019

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Save, rehabilitate and ...)

Here is the place to experiment jungle life surrounded by good vibes, nature lovers and off course adorable animales. Andres, Nat, and some long term volunteers who fell in love with that place, are 200% commited to the animals they are trying to release, even through the hard time they had with the last flood. A short stay of two weeks like mine … read more

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30 oct 2019

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Join us at our beautiful ...)

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30 oct 2019

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Ongoing building projects in ...)

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17 oct 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer

Great work Xavier! He was a wonderful house guest and exceeded all expectations.

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30 abr 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer

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15 abr 2019

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Save, rehabilitate and ...)

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16 oct 2018

Dejado por el anfitrión (Sustainable and ...) para el workawayer

Médaille d'or du volontariat et de la bonne humeur. Marie et Xavier encore merci de votre disponibilité et votre organisation, j'en ressens les bienfaits jour après jour. La brico-room est opérationnelle! Les femmes du douar garderont un souvenir chaleureux de votre visite et de votre aide précieuse et amicale. On a partagé notre culture, notre … read more

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7 jul 2018

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Sustainable and ...)

Hey Nadia, Sorry for this late review, I had to update my account again !! Yes, I will write in English so that every one can read about how great you are ^^.
We stayed with a Nadia for a bit less than two weeks and she is a full story by herself. A big mix of strengh, bravory, tears, dreams, may be not organisation (haha, it would be too easy … read more

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5 ene 2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer

Well, Xavier and Alexia stayed with us and other volunteers during a hard, hard working period for us (in summer when we are running like crazies around the farm, making tomatoe sauce, marmelades and several other things, cropping vegetables, milking the goats and making cheese, selling at our small kiosk, taking care of the gardens and the … read more

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29 dic 2017

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Help at a natural farm on the ...)

Hey "traditionnal people" !! Sorry for this late review... took me long to log in again.
My friend Alexia and I stayed for two weeks in the farm in august and really enjoyed it.
For sure we didn't miss work as there is always something that need to be done in a farm but I think everyone needs to spend some time like this, living closer to the … read more

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7 dic 2016

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Learn about tradition, ...)

I stayed in the camp for two weeks with a very nice couple from the US and two funny kiwi guys for a couple of days. There is still a lot of work to do at the camp to acheive Jeremy's dream (create a sustainable place for tourists with usefull projects for the local people). The area is stunning ! Don't be scared to cross the river and explore the … read more

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2 sept 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión (Learn about tradition, ...) para el workawayer

Thank you Xavier for your work at the camp and your generosity. You've been working hard and well. I recommend you to other workaway hosts. Hehe. Take care!!

(Excelente)