Jacob

États-Unis
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Information de voyage
Actuellement, je suis
en voyage
Les activités qui m'intéressent :
Currently travelling in South Korea, hoping to visit Kyrgyzstan and spend time in Central Asia this summer.
Ma prochaine destination :
Kyrgyzstan - du Jun 2025 au Jul 2025
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Description
My name is Jacob and I am 22 years old. Last year, I obtained my Bachelors degree in Kinesiology at Western Washington University, but given I am unsure of what I want to do in the future, I hope to utilize Workaway to explore the world, meet a diversity of people, discover new cultures, and dip my feet into various work experiences. I was born in England, but brought to the U.S. at a young age to find home in Washington State, where I continue to reside. Being a product of a cross-cultural marriage and having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, I have naturally fell in love with outdoor exploration, meeting new people, activity, and travel.

I have a deep passion for almost anything outdoors, including hiking, mountain biking, running, snowboarding, soccer, and tennis. I also enjoy playing guitar, videography, and following professional sports. I would consider myself an introverted but eager individual who is detail-oriented, hardworking, and always willing to learn.
Centres d’intérêt
Plage
Cuisine et alimentation
Soin des plantes
Écriture
Sports d’hiver
Sports d'équipe
Photographie
Randonnée
Bénévolat
Astronomie
Sports nautiques
Dev. durable
Jardinage
Montagne
Menuiserie
Dev. personnel
Langues
Fitness
Camping
Activités en plein air
Nature
Culture
Ferme
Cyclisme
Blogs
Sports d'aventure
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Débutant
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.
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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aider dans une ferme
Éco-projets
Travail associatif
Enseignement
J'ai des connaissances :
Bricolage et projets de construction
Entretien général
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Langues
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
I graduated High School in the Spring of 2020, and received my Associates degree from my local community college in March of 2021, maintaining a high GPA during that time. I am planning on continuing my college education in the Fall of 2022, and in the meantime would like to use Workaway to facilitate a budget friendly gap year.

I worked at a local used sporting goods store, Play It Again Sports, for about two and a half years as a sales associate, which honed my social skills, taught me about customer service, as well as everything that goes into running a small business. After receiving my degree I wanted a change, and ventured on my first Workaway to the U.S. Virgin Islands for two months. This experience bolstered my ability to work in a team, taught me to compromise, and reinforced my love for travel and working outdoors. It also provided me with practice operating a variety of vehicles and tools, as well as additional practice with cleaning, general maintenance, and landscaping.

Since this trip I started working my current job at a shed-building company, where I help frame, paint, and roof sheds with all kinds of dimensions and add-ons. I continue to love working in a physical environment in which I learn new, practical construction skills on an hourly basis.

I speak English and a very limited amount of French, and would be happy to help teach people English while I travel.
Âge
23
Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
- Régime alimentaire spécial

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4 oct. 2023

Laissé par l'hôte (Helping to teach and coach ...) pour le workawayer ()

Was amazing to meet Jacob he is a really good guy with a positive mindset, he helped us a lot with the construction, soccer program, teaching at school, and also helped on our mission of purchasing a new school bus thanks very much Kaka, no regret to have you man thanks very much,

I recommend Jacob to any other Host you will never regret, thanks… read more

(Excellent )

5 sept. 2023

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Helping to teach and coach ...)

What an incredible experience! Though I was a bit nervous traveling to Tanzania for the first time, Weza, his family, and everyone involved, welcomed me with open arms, and my two month stay in Arusha flew by.

Weza’s accommodation in Arusha was lovely. The room for workawayers was comfortable and clean, complete with two bunk beds and a double… read more bed (in three separate rooms), a bathroom, and a lovely common area. There were times throughout my stay when up to four volunteers were residing in the Workawayer apartment, but it never felt overly crowded or uncomfortable.

In terms of the work with Weza, I worked mostly at the school for a few hours in the morning and then helped out at the football academy’s training sessions in the afternoons. One nice thing is that it is made up of multiple programs, and volunteers are often able to choose what area they might want to work within based on their interests. In my experience Weza was always willing to listen to volunteer input, and was good about delegating work to volunteers that involved their passions or skill set. I found this very valuable.

On weekends, us volunteers were left plenty of time to explore Arusha and Tanzania. Weza was good about ensuring volunteers get some time to relax, and was often keen to drive and join in on local excursions to places like Chemka Hot Springs or Napuru Waterfalls. Furthermore, he was very willing to help organize Safari trips or excursions to places like Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. During my two month stay, I had the opportunity to see some incredible places in Tanzania despite my commitments, and that was largely due to Weza’s adaptability and eagerness to share his home country’s beauty with workawayers.

Overall this workaway was a fantastic experience. It was culturally enriching and immersive, the work was gratifying, accommodation comfortable, and people wonderful. I left Arusha with not only memories for life, but friends for life in both the volunteers I lived with and the people I met here.

I am extremely grateful to have participated in this Workaway for an extended period of time, and would wholeheartedly recommend it to any volunteer on this site.

To Weza, Mama D (and Baby D), Abou, Ally, all the teachers, and the lovely kids enrolled here, asante sana for your kindness and hospitality. I hope to see you all again soon.

For any volunteers that have questions about this opportunity, feel free to send me a message. I am more than willing to help settle any uncertainties.

(Excellent )

29 déc. 2021

Laissé par l'hôte (Eco projects, go sightseeing, ...) pour le workawayer ()

Dear Jacob,

you haven't been here for very long, but long enough, to see, you are a really good one!

You did everything you were asked to do and you did it perfectly!

You offered to have a look at my bike which had issues with gears changing by themselves. You had no experience with bike repairs before but after some youtube tutorials, some… read more

(Excellent )

15 déc. 2021

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Eco projects, go sightseeing, ...)

Just wow. I adored my stay and the time I spent with Lisa, Michael, Lucca, and Nick and would wholeheartedly recommend this Workaway to anyone. From day one I was welcomed with open arms, which was extremely meaningful for a first time European traveler.

My room was comfortable and spacious, with a little kitchen setup where I could cook with… read more

(Excellent )

14 sept. 2021

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()

Jacob is wonderful. We hope he comes back. He is courteous and deliberate. He is thoughtful and energetic. He is capable and caring. We really enjoyed getting to know Jacob. He fit in great and was universally liked. And he got so much done. He learned new skills, quickly applied them and took care of what he needed to do with positive… read more

(Excellent )

5 août 2021

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Looking for construction and ...)

What a phenomenal experience! Ryan and Corina are wonderful people who are very willing to share their Carribean lifestyle with any workawayer they host. I felt at home from my first day on the island, and didn’t want to leave on my last. This was my first ever workaway, as well as my first ever solo travel endeavor, and I couldn’t recommend it… read more more.

I stayed on St. Croix for two months, from mid-April until mid-June, which felt like a great time frame to travel. I had enough time to experience various parts of the island, get to know other workawayers, and get scuba certified, which is something I would highly recommend. My first-time travel nerves melted away almost the moment I got off the plane thanks to the hospitality of Ryan, Corina, and the workawayers they were hosting. The accommodation is lovely no matter where you stay on the property, which boasts sweeping views of the West coast of the island and Butler Bay from nearly any point. All of the food is vegan, and I can assure you all of the food is tasty. I had never followed a vegan diet prior to my arrival on the island, and to this day I cannot remember eating a bad meal.

Expect to work from seven until noon every weekday performing all kinds of tasks from landscaping, tree planting, painting, sanding, watering, cooking, cleaning, and general construction and destruction. On weekdays after work, everyone eats a big lunch together and then is free for the remainder of the day. Though the work is a bit strenuous on occasion, it is very rewarding and allows you to learn a variety of relevant life skills. It additionally leaves you with more than enough time to get out and explore on weekday afternoons and weekends.

As I mentioned before, I would highly recommend getting scuba certified while on St. Croix, as the underwater wildlife is unbelievable and scuba diving just allows you to see things that you wouldn’t ordinarily be able to see, even with a snorkel. That is not to say that the St. Croix snorkel scene is bad, because it is quite the opposite. I was able to snorkel during the day and night at both Butler Bay and the Frederiksted Pier, and was amazed to see turtles in abundance, tarpon, octopus, squid, and fish boasting colors which I didn’t think were on the spectrum. Aside from these activities, I have fond memories of exploring the island via rental car with other workawayers, hiking, biking, kayaking, travelling to the stunning Buck Island, the botanical gardens, playing frisbee, volleyball, and attending book talks, dance parties, farmers markets, and so much more.

I feel extremely grateful to have stayed with Ryan and Corina for the amount of time that I did, and would wholeheartedly recommend it to any workawayer with any level of travel experience. Please feel free to message me with any questions you might have, as I would be happy to provide further information. Happy travelling!

-Jacob

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