Erdem

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

Exploring South Africa through farm life, nature, outdoor activities, shared meals, creative projects, music, and meaningful connections with people.

Description

NOT A FREE VACATION SEEKER. A REAL WORKAWAYER!
Hard work included, sense of humor free 😊

Hi! I’m Erdem — born and raised by the sea in Türkiye, with a Mediterranean spirit: warm, social, curious, and easy to connect with people. I enjoy good company, meaningful conversations, shared meals, and contributing in practical ways wherever I stay.

Recently, I have been volunteering in different places in South Africa:
• Farm in Swellendam
• Farm/lodge in Addo
• Farm in Storms River
• Surf lodge in Jeffreys Bay
and currently a guesthouse in Port Elizabeth.

In the surf lodge and my current guesthouse, I gained experience with check-in/check-out, guest communication, and guest satisfaction. I enjoy small talk, creating a friendly atmosphere, and helping guests feel comfortable.
I can also provide references from my previous hosts if needed.

During my farm experiences, I worked with horses and other ranch animals, supporting their daily care and general farm routines. I also used power tools, helped with basic repairs and maintenance tasks, and gained experience with tractor operations.

I come from a solid professional background. For many years, I worked as an engineer in construction, land surveying, drone mapping, and fiber-optic (ISP) infrastructure projects. Working in corporate environments taught me responsibility, reliability, teamwork, and safety awareness — values I bring to every place I stay.

I love cooking and sharing food, especially Turkish dishes like İmam Bayıldı and Menemen. For me, cooking is also a way to create connection.

On the creative side, I can create short promotional videos using drone and mobile footage, edited in CapCut or Canva, which hosts can use for social media or websites.

I also have a growing interest in DJing, music production, and sound design, and I am motivated to keep learning — especially in social and community environments.

I have strong outdoor and stamina-based skills, including:
• surfing (intermediate level)
• rock climbing / rope skills
• diving (CMAS 1★)
• paragliding (P2)
These experiences helped me build physical resilience, calmness under pressure, and comfort in nature.

I also have a background in martial arts: Aikido (black belt) and kickboxing (brown belt).

What matters most to me is real human connection: being useful, sharing effort, bringing good energy, and leaving a place better than I found it. I am calm, reliable, adaptable, and I genuinely enjoy helping — whether with physical work, creative support, cooking, or simply being a positive presence.

All the best,
Erdem

Centres d’intérêt

Films et télé

Technologie

Dev. durable

Vidéographie

Événements/vie sociale

Dev. personnel

Ferme

Bénévolat

Astronomie

Cuisine et alimentation

Arts du spectacle

Livres

Musique

Photographie

Menuiserie

Sports d'équipe

Danse

Plage

Cyclisme

Sports nautiques

Sports d’hiver

Yoga / bien-être

Nature

Camping

Randonnée

Activités en plein air

Fitness

Voile / bateau

Montagne

Sports d'aventure

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Ce workawayer a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa ou ses propre(s) langue(s) ou en apprendre une nouvelle. Veuillez le contacter directement pour en discuter.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Éco-projets

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Projets artistiques

Travail associatif

Langues

Aider dans une ferme

S’occuper des animaux

Accueil / tourisme

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Jardinage

Bricolage et projets de construction

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aide informatique / Internet

Enseignement

Aider à la maison

Entretien général

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Computer Skills:
*MS Office
*Wordpress
* Canva
*Capcut
*Content Creation
*Basic IT support

Driving Licence:

A, A1, A2, B1, B, D1, F (manual gear car/ motorcycle)

Rock Climbing( Summer mountaineering training accredited by the Turkish Mountaineering Federation.)
CMAS one star diver
P2 paraglider
Drone operator

Âge

44

Autres infos...

Professional background: Civil / geomatics engineering, construction & infrastructure projects, drone mapping

Physical skills: Climbing & rope access (former Level 1), farm & outdoor work

Martial arts: Aikido – 3rd Dan (black belt)

Sports & nature: Hiking, climbing, paragliding (P2), diving (CMAS 1★)

Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisine

Creative interests: Video creation, drone storytelling, DJing & music production (learning phase)

Languages: Turkish (native), English (fluent), Spanish (beginner)

Personality: Calm, friendly, practical, reliable, good with people

Lifestyle: Non-smoker, social but respectful, enjoys nature and community living

Values: Respect, kindness, humor, teamwork, safety, and shared effort

Informations complémentaires

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  Allergies
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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  no