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Actuellement, je suis
en voyage
Ma prochaine destination :
Brazil - du Mar 2024 au Jun 2024 Voir tout
Description
Hi,
My name is Damon which is nomad backwards and I love to explore nature. I am an ex carpenter and landscape gardener who changed careers 15 years ago. Having completed an environmental management degree I have been working in environmental eduction as a Waterwatch, Frogwatch and Landcare coordinator. My most recent role was as the Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator on Kangaroo Island working with farming families on sustainable farming management and education.
This year I'm fulfilling a life long dream to travel some of the wilderness areas of Canada and Alaska. During those travels I would love to help build a log cabin in a remote area. I kayak and fish a lot and find it hard to get off the water even when not catching anything. Great with animals and people of all ages.
Centres d’intérêt
Sports nautiquesSports d'équipeDev. durablePhotographieAnimaux de compagnieNatureActivités en plein airAuto-stopRandonnéeJardinageFermeÉvénements/vie socialeCultureBénévolatCuisine et alimentationCampingMenuiseriePlageAnimauxSports d'aventure
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Accueil / tourisme
J'ai des connaissances :
Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée
Enseignement
S’occuper des animaux
Aider dans une ferme
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aide informatique / Internet
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Travail associatif
Éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Aider à la maison
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
Extensive experience as Carpenter, landscape gardener including all aspects of renovation. Environmental education including curriculum planning for primary to university level. Event management and farm planning. Ecological surveys and reporting.
Âge
50
Autres infos...
Very keen on kayak fishing and addicted to waterfalls and nature
Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
Régime alimentaire spécial
Feedback
6 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Damon) pour l'hôte
(Enjoy living with a nearby ...)
I had such an amazing time in Talkeetna. Laura was a wonderful host, living on the lake as it froze and in the Yurt through the first snowfalls was a surreal experience. Laura has so many amazing friends and I really got the experience of living in an Alaskan community. Work was varied from collecting wood to building sheds. With Laura's friends I… read more
(Excellent
)
22 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Experience living on the ...) pour le workawayer (Damon)
Damon was here at a beautiful time of year and enjoyed what Alaska has to offer here in SE Alaska.
He helped repairing and replacing deck boards and helped on getting some barrels under a couple floats.
He was here when I had a good crew doing other projects. He worked on projects needing done independently a lot of the time and with help. He had… read more
He helped repairing and replacing deck boards and helped on getting some barrels under a couple floats.
He was here when I had a good crew doing other projects. He worked on projects needing done independently a lot of the time and with help. He had… read more
(Très bien
)
20 sept. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Damon) pour l'hôte
(Experience living on the ...)
This place is simply beautiful, the wildlife and scenery are breathtaking. I saw humpback, and killer whales, bears, eagles, otters, seals deer and more on a regular basis. We caught loads of fish and shrimp and ate fresh oysters most days. The work for me was the most important I have done for a host. The oyster processing, flopsy, workaway and… read more
(Très bien
)
13 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Building projects and ...) pour le workawayer (Damon)
Damon stayed with us for 3 weeks in the summer and was a huge help and a pleasure to have around! Not only is he easygoing and great to get along with but he's hardworking, patient and has lots of great ideas. We worked on building a cabin foundation and we were able to get the walls up despite supply issues on our end. In the meantime he was… read more
(Excellent
)
2 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Damon) pour l'hôte
(Building projects and ...)
I spent 4 weeks with Adam and Mateja, and it was a fantastic time. Clearing trees, taking them up the hill to mill into timber for the cabin build, helping with planning and commencing the build with those materials. We completed the external frame whilst I was there and they sent me a photo of the rafters a few weeks later. Their place is just so… read more
(Excellent
)
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6 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Damon) pour l'hôte
(Enjoy living with a nearby ...)
I had such an amazing time in Talkeetna. Laura was a wonderful host, living on the lake as it froze and in the Yurt through the first snowfalls was a surreal experience. Laura has so many amazing friends and I really got the experience of living in an Alaskan community. Work was varied from collecting wood to building sheds. With Laura's friends I… read more
(Excellent
)
22 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Experience living on the ...) pour le workawayer (Damon)
Damon was here at a beautiful time of year and enjoyed what Alaska has to offer here in SE Alaska.
He helped repairing and replacing deck boards and helped on getting some barrels under a couple floats.
He was here when I had a good crew doing other projects. He worked on projects needing done independently a lot of the time and with help. He had… read more
He helped repairing and replacing deck boards and helped on getting some barrels under a couple floats.
He was here when I had a good crew doing other projects. He worked on projects needing done independently a lot of the time and with help. He had… read more
(Très bien
)
20 sept. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Damon) pour l'hôte
(Experience living on the ...)
This place is simply beautiful, the wildlife and scenery are breathtaking. I saw humpback, and killer whales, bears, eagles, otters, seals deer and more on a regular basis. We caught loads of fish and shrimp and ate fresh oysters most days. The work for me was the most important I have done for a host. The oyster processing, flopsy, workaway and… read more
(Très bien
)
13 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Building projects and ...) pour le workawayer (Damon)
Damon stayed with us for 3 weeks in the summer and was a huge help and a pleasure to have around! Not only is he easygoing and great to get along with but he's hardworking, patient and has lots of great ideas. We worked on building a cabin foundation and we were able to get the walls up despite supply issues on our end. In the meantime he was… read more
(Excellent
)
2 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Damon) pour l'hôte
(Building projects and ...)
I spent 4 weeks with Adam and Mateja, and it was a fantastic time. Clearing trees, taking them up the hill to mill into timber for the cabin build, helping with planning and commencing the build with those materials. We completed the external frame whilst I was there and they sent me a photo of the rafters a few weeks later. Their place is just so… read more
(Excellent
)
19 juin 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Help me build a little ...) pour le workawayer (Damon)
I cannot begin to describe how lucky I was that Damon found my workaway page. He was supportive in many many ways - not only is he a very talented builder that entertained and completed my artsy yet complicated project visions, he was so hardworking, loving, and kind. He was such a joy to have around - I will miss his singing voice and excitement… read more
(Excellent
)
17 juin 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Damon) pour l'hôte
(Help me build a little ...)
This is an amazing place set amongst the forest you really feel part of it. Deer wandering through and Eagles soaring overhead. Sammy was just the best host, so accommodating and generous of herself. She really makes you feel part of a family. The projects were diverse and interesting and having the forest as a backdrop it really didn't feel like… read more
(Excellent
)
4 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Damon) pour l'hôte
(Family welcomes help with ...)
This was my first Workaway (5 weeks) and what a start! The farm was an amazingly beautiful place, the forest and bay were spectacular and being able to snorkel as often as I wanted was simply fantastic! I would never get tired of swimming with turtles. John and family were great I was able to provide help with some carpentry and plumbing. Working… read more
(Excellent
)
3 févr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Family welcomes help with ...) pour le workawayer (Damon)
Damon is a very talented, experienced, hard working, and pleasant person. He made a big difference on our farm in a short amount of time. I really appreciate his ability to take ownership of a job and get it done. He did some amazing carpentry for us and fixed some tricky problems around the farm. And I really enjoyed getting to know him and we… read more
(Excellent
)
