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My name is Darren, but I prefer to be called Daz. I have been on quite the journey in the past decade since completing my degree.
I have worked and volunteered my way to almost 50 countries. The journey has been phenomenal. The recent global events halted my adventures but they can't stop the pull my nomadic and adventurous soul feels for freedom and new experiences.
For the past two months I have been working on a continuation of a project I started in 2019-2022. Renovating a 300+ year old stable yard on a Cornish Estate. My friends were extending their business and adding in a Cocktail bar, the project was a year behind and within two months I had managed to get it open.
Not only have I opened the cocktail bar, I have also pushed on the other stages of the project including moving the shop, and renovating the upstairs rooms.
On this project I was building, managing resources, boosting morale, fixing details and working in the Café. I like to be 10-20 steps ahead, will always raise ideas for example on this project I also documented the process/ gave social media suggestions and even made videos.
I have been told Im like a tug boat that pulls cruise ships with their reverse gear on. If I have the resources available and understand the desired outcome's then I am relentless.
Currently seeking out an even bigger challenge/ opportunity whilst I build some of my own projects. Ideally no UK based projects, but I am open minded.
looking forward to some more expansive projects
Thank you!
Centres d’intérêt
BénévolatÉvénements/vie socialeYoga / bien-êtrePolitique/justice socialeFermeCuisine et alimentationArt et designAstronomieÉcritureVidéographieFitnessRandonnéeTechnologiePhotographieSports nautiquesDev. personnelDev. durableLanguesNatureActivités en plein air
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Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Travail associatif
Enseignement
J'ai des connaissances :
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Éco-projets
Aider à la maison
Langues
Entretien général
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
1) Project management
2) Social media content/ Podcast experience
3) Demolition skills
4) Project ideation
5) Team Management
6) Labouring for (Wet trades/ builders/ landscapers/ electricians)
7) Gardening/ Landscaping/ wood chopping
8) working on old buildings/ Grand estates
9) Start up business
10) wearing multiple hats within a project at the same time
11) Working with children
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Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
Régime alimentaire spécial
Whole foods
Feedback
6 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Paid positions available on ...) pour le workawayer (Darren)
Darren was a great guy to have around and integrated well in the team. Give him any task, he will stand up to the challenge - always willing to learn new things. We hope to have you back one day and wish you all the best on your further travels
all the best Felix & Sarah
all the best Felix & Sarah
(Excellent
)
28 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Darren) pour l'hôte
(Paid positions available on ...)
I recently finished up a 5-month long position with Felix and Sara,
I arrived at the perfect moment, several large jobs were about to start so there was a real buzz about the place. Felix really allows you to get on with jobs and encourages you to push your comfort zone. I was allowed to figure things out and improvise which was refreshing.… read more
I arrived at the perfect moment, several large jobs were about to start so there was a real buzz about the place. Felix really allows you to get on with jobs and encourages you to push your comfort zone. I was allowed to figure things out and improvise which was refreshing.… read more
(Excellent
)
20 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte (Discover the countryside in ...) pour le workawayer (Darren)
It was very good having Darren at our place.
Besides performing daily tasks both in the house and with our animals, he participated in various building projects. We did concrete work on our rainwater cistern, woodworking on our star trailer, sewage pipe digging and many other tasks, which he enthusiastically jumped onto.
I can clearly recommend… read more
Besides performing daily tasks both in the house and with our animals, he participated in various building projects. We did concrete work on our rainwater cistern, woodworking on our star trailer, sewage pipe digging and many other tasks, which he enthusiastically jumped onto.
I can clearly recommend… read more
(Excellent
)
12 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Darren) pour l'hôte
(Discover the countryside in ...)
I absolutely loved my 6 weeks volunteering for Henning,
Henning is highly intelligent, funny and all round nice guy. His projects are always interesting during my stay we fixed 4 water storage tanks, built a stargazing trailer, fixed some sewage pipes and some smaller tasks. Its not all work and no play though, in the evenings we would cook some… read more
Henning is highly intelligent, funny and all round nice guy. His projects are always interesting during my stay we fixed 4 water storage tanks, built a stargazing trailer, fixed some sewage pipes and some smaller tasks. Its not all work and no play though, in the evenings we would cook some… read more
(Excellent
)
26 sept. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Darren)
During his stay, Darren was keen to help out in any way he could. He was happy to put in the effort over and above what was expected of him and was always looking for another task that he could help out with. Darren was a part of the team who worked on our geodome. We are very excited to have this project complete!
(Excellent
)
6 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Darren) pour l'hôte
(Help us turn a power station ...)
I really enjoyed taking part in this project, what Pablo, Helen and the team are building here is inspiring and enjoyable.
I assigted with the dome building project over the last month and had the best time.
Just want to say a huge thank you to Pablo, Helen, the team and the other workaways.
I assigted with the dome building project over the last month and had the best time.
Just want to say a huge thank you to Pablo, Helen, the team and the other workaways.
(Excellent
)
Amis
Feedback
6 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Paid positions available on ...) pour le workawayer (Darren)
Darren was a great guy to have around and integrated well in the team. Give him any task, he will stand up to the challenge - always willing to learn new things. We hope to have you back one day and wish you all the best on your further travels
all the best Felix & Sarah
all the best Felix & Sarah
(Excellent
)
28 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Darren) pour l'hôte
(Paid positions available on ...)
I recently finished up a 5-month long position with Felix and Sara,
I arrived at the perfect moment, several large jobs were about to start so there was a real buzz about the place. Felix really allows you to get on with jobs and encourages you to push your comfort zone. I was allowed to figure things out and improvise which was refreshing.… read more
I arrived at the perfect moment, several large jobs were about to start so there was a real buzz about the place. Felix really allows you to get on with jobs and encourages you to push your comfort zone. I was allowed to figure things out and improvise which was refreshing.… read more
(Excellent
)
20 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte (Discover the countryside in ...) pour le workawayer (Darren)
It was very good having Darren at our place.
Besides performing daily tasks both in the house and with our animals, he participated in various building projects. We did concrete work on our rainwater cistern, woodworking on our star trailer, sewage pipe digging and many other tasks, which he enthusiastically jumped onto.
I can clearly recommend… read more
Besides performing daily tasks both in the house and with our animals, he participated in various building projects. We did concrete work on our rainwater cistern, woodworking on our star trailer, sewage pipe digging and many other tasks, which he enthusiastically jumped onto.
I can clearly recommend… read more
(Excellent
)
12 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Darren) pour l'hôte
(Discover the countryside in ...)
I absolutely loved my 6 weeks volunteering for Henning,
Henning is highly intelligent, funny and all round nice guy. His projects are always interesting during my stay we fixed 4 water storage tanks, built a stargazing trailer, fixed some sewage pipes and some smaller tasks. Its not all work and no play though, in the evenings we would cook some… read more
Henning is highly intelligent, funny and all round nice guy. His projects are always interesting during my stay we fixed 4 water storage tanks, built a stargazing trailer, fixed some sewage pipes and some smaller tasks. Its not all work and no play though, in the evenings we would cook some… read more
(Excellent
)
26 sept. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Darren)
During his stay, Darren was keen to help out in any way he could. He was happy to put in the effort over and above what was expected of him and was always looking for another task that he could help out with. Darren was a part of the team who worked on our geodome. We are very excited to have this project complete!
(Excellent
)
6 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Darren) pour l'hôte
(Help us turn a power station ...)
I really enjoyed taking part in this project, what Pablo, Helen and the team are building here is inspiring and enjoyable.
I assigted with the dome building project over the last month and had the best time.
Just want to say a huge thank you to Pablo, Helen, the team and the other workaways.
I assigted with the dome building project over the last month and had the best time.
Just want to say a huge thank you to Pablo, Helen, the team and the other workaways.
(Excellent
)
2 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Darren)
It's been a pleasure to have Darren with us for the last few weeks. He's got stuck in to a wide variety of tasks helping out on our off-grid smallholding, from weeding and digging to lime plastering and even drawing Tyrannosauruses :) All with great enthusiasm and a willingness to learn new skills. He fitted straight into our family routine and… read more
(Excellent
)
1 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Darren) pour l'hôte
(Help develop our off-grid ...)
I have just finished my month long stay with Chris, Erica and the children.
I can not thank them enough for everything they did during my short visit. I turned up with a stomach infection and they were super patient whilst I sorted out my health. Firstly by running me to the local doctors several times and with the endless amounts of healthy and… read more
I can not thank them enough for everything they did during my short visit. I turned up with a stomach infection and they were super patient whilst I sorted out my health. Firstly by running me to the local doctors several times and with the endless amounts of healthy and… read more
(Excellent
)
16 nov. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Darren)
Darren is everything you can ask for in a helper; polite, punctual, capable, dependable, interesting, and easy to get on with! Darren slotted into our family's web and flow with ease and related well to each family member. He mastered unfamiliar machinery quickly and was able to carry out tasks with minimal instruction and virtually no… read more
(Excellent
)
16 nov. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Darren) pour l'hôte
(Enjoy a Quiet country ...)
I have just left this workaway after spending one month in the company of Kellie and her family.
From the moment I arrived at Croydon station I knew this was going to work out.
The family are very hospitable, fun and very intelligent so be prepared for some interesting and in depth conversations whilst tucking in to the evening meal prepared by… read more
From the moment I arrived at Croydon station I knew this was going to work out.
The family are very hospitable, fun and very intelligent so be prepared for some interesting and in depth conversations whilst tucking in to the evening meal prepared by… read more
(Excellent
)
11 mars 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Darren)
So good we couldn't let him leave.
Darren helped us for three months last Autumn and it was a pleasure to have him around. He came with a few skills but that didn't deter him or us, his can do attitude meant he left with so many more skills and he helped us with so so many projects in our time together it is hard to list them all. No job to big… read more
Darren helped us for three months last Autumn and it was a pleasure to have him around. He came with a few skills but that didn't deter him or us, his can do attitude meant he left with so many more skills and he helped us with so so many projects in our time together it is hard to list them all. No job to big… read more
(Excellent
)
4 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte (Come and meet a new family ...) pour le workawayer (Darren)
Darren has just left us after about 6 weeks helping our family while we build our house in Slovenia. Darren is really enthusiastic, eager to please, and not afraid of working long hours which was good as with 4 children there is always something to do around here! He was really keen to help out as much as possible with labouring and pick up new… read more
(Excellent
)
19 juin 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Darren)
Darren has been with us for about 2 months and has become a really valuable member of the team, getting on well with everyone of all ages and backgrounds. He is always willing to accept a challenge and takes on every task we give him with enthusiasm. Whilst here he has improved his DIY and building knowledge and skills enormously and helped with… read more
(Excellent
)
7 mai 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Darren)
Darren stayed with us this April, for one month. He helped us around our hostel in Bucharest, being in charge mainly with cleaning and housekeeping activities.
Darren is a great person, very hard working and reliable. He was of real help, in a very busy period for us, and we appreciate his flexibility. Thank you, Darren for all your help, it was… read more
Darren is a great person, very hard working and reliable. He was of real help, in a very busy period for us, and we appreciate his flexibility. Thank you, Darren for all your help, it was… read more
(Excellent
)
