David & Marian

Information de voyage

Actuellement, nous sommes

Description

We are a very active middle-aged Canadian couple, semi-retired, committed to seeing as much of the world as possible through local living and, where possible, contribution. We have been active volunteers much of our lives, most especially with Habitat for Humanity, building affordable housing domestically and as far afield as Haiti. We learned of Workaway while volunteering with World Central Kitchens in Puerto Rico during the earthquakes of January 2020. That led to our first Workaway experience, teaching English at a language school in Galapagos Islands - an amazing opportunity cut short by the Covid epidemic. Almost three years on, we return to our chosen life as international volunteers this fall, with the hope of finding opportunities to contribute in Europe through the (Canadian) winter months of 2022-23, and to continue making family and friends along the way. Re COVID: we are both quadruple-vacinated.

Centres d’intérêt

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Français: Débutant

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We are both certified instructors of English as a second language, TESOL/TESL/TEFL certified (Oxford Seminars, 2009).

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Compétences et connaissances que nous aimerions partager ou apprendre

Ça nous intéresse :  

Aider dans une ferme

S’occuper des animaux

Éco-projets

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Nous avons des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Bricolage et projets de construction

Entretien général

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aider à la maison

Accueil / tourisme

Aide informatique / Internet

Travail associatif

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Enseignement

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

We recently put together this skills summary Habitat for Humanity International. As volunteers, we think our strength is that we roll up our sleeves and get done what needs doing! To the summary below, we'd add we're both TESOL/TESL/TEFL certified (Oxford Seminars, 2009).
Marian
• Master’s degree in distance education, former community college instructor, corporate trainer, and courseware developer
• Senior-level software designer and veteran of campaign-related data management
• Senior-level business analyst
• Published writer and experienced communicator
• Seasoned Habitat house leader (construction) and volunteer (builds and ReStores)
David
• MBA in strategic management
• Senior project manager (has managed concurrent multi-million-dollar, multi-national strategic projects; former IT project manager)
• Professional writer and communications strategist
• Jack-of-all-trades in residential construction (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.) and experienced Habitat house leader
• Seasoned Habitat affiliate leader (has led five Canadian HFH affiliates) and house leader

Âge

65 & 68

Autres infos...

We are parents of two (adult) boys who have grown up to be fine and kindhearted men, and have made us better, more caring people for having raised them. We're lifelong avid readers and learners. A musician since the age of six (trumpet is his primary instrument) , David wishes he'd learn faster. Marian wishes he'd learn more quietly!

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  Allergies
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  Régime alimentaire spécial