Robin & David

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Notre prochaine destination :
Belize City, Belize - du Oct 2022 au Déc 2022
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David and Robin are looking for their next adventure and their next Workaway experience!
We have enjoyed volunteer opportunities in France, Mexico, Tanzania, the UK, Austria, Hungary, Ireland, Wales, Germany, and Morocco. We are excited to experience new places, cultures, amazing food, and make new friends!
In a previous life, David was a Television Marketing and Programming Executive and most recently worked with elementary school children. Robin was a Public School Teacher working with students with disabilities. She is also TEFL and ESOL certified. We have two wonderful (almost grown!) children, Samantha and Justin, and a pair of Shetland Sheepdogs. We have lived in Orlando, Florida, the land of Walt Disney World, for a very long time! We have both been involved in community service: Dave with Florida Hospital Kids Beating Cancer and Robin with the Literacy Foundation teaching adults to read. We like to read, listen to music, watch movies, go to the beach, and spend time with family, friends, and our pets. We are non-smokers, speak fluent English, and have our International Driving Permits. We are also covid vaccinated.
We realize some workaway opportunities may not be able to provide housing for couples - we are perfectly adaptable to separate housing for the duration of our stay!
Dave has traveled across the USA as a part of his previous career in television, visiting 44 out of the 50 states. Worldwide, Dave and Robin have traveled (so far) to Canada, Mexico, Curacao, the Bahamas, the United Kingdom, Tanzania, Albania, Greece, Italy, Belize, Wales, Germany, Morocco, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and France.
Centres d’intérêt
Plage
Nature
Bénévolat
Jardinage
Dev. durable
Animaux
Animaux de compagnie
Langues
Arts du spectacle
Dessin et peinture
Bricolage / artisanat
Écriture
Livres
Films et télé
Musique
Photographie
Cuisine et alimentation
Culture
Histoire
Dev. personnel

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Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Would love to improve our Spanish speaking skills
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Compétences et connaissances que nous aimerions partager ou apprendre
Nous avons des connaissances :
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Accueil / tourisme
Travail associatif
Aide informatique / Internet
Nous pouvons apprendre aux autres:
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Entretien général
Aider à la maison
Langues
Enseignement
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
Dave's skills include Corporate Business Marketing and Promotions, Public Relations, Team Building, Copywriting, Human Resources, and Television Program purchasing - negotiating multi-million dollar contracts for television groups. He is internet and computer savvy on multiple programs, has basic carpentry skills; hanging pictures, caulking, general maintenance and outdoor skills.
Although Robin spent 12 years working in television, 10 years ago she made a career change to become a school teacher. She has taught children from age 3 through high school focusing on students with disabilities and cognitive skills below grade level. She is also TEFL and ESOL certified and loves conversational English. Mom's helper, cooking, cleaning, gardening, and keeping your home running smoothly.
We are both organized, professional, tidy and don't mind house chores, outgoing, knowledgeable about current events, and adaptable to unique situations. Robin also has a pet/house sitting service that she started with their kids to teach them the value of responsibility and monetary budgeting.
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60 & 61
Autres infos...
We live in Orlando, Florida, the #1 vacation destination in the USA, home to Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World, unique restaurants, cultural diversity, and beautiful beaches!
Robin enjoys gardening, fishing, reading, sewing, and creating Shutterfly photobooks.
Favorite superhero - Batman
Favorite music artist - Bruce Springsteen
Favorite food - Donuts!
Favorite quote - "Others First" Nancy Drew
David is an avid Beatles fan and loves music.
Favorite song - "Let It Be"
Favorite Book - Shout!
Favorite quote - “There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be”
Favorite Movie - Casablanca
Instagram: dave.tripper
Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
  Robin - sulfa
- Régime alimentaire spécial
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03.11.2022

(Friendly international family ...)

This was our first visit to Budapest (and Hungary) and what an amazing place and wonderful family! Communication with Greg and Dora was easy and they answered all of our questions thoroughly. Greg picked us up at the train station and after introducing us to his wife and family we assisted with cooking the evening meal of traditional Hungarian… read more

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25.09.2022

(Renovating an old castle and ...)

This was truly a unique experience! We stayed for two weeks and enjoyed every moment of helping with different projects around the castle. We weeded the garden, trimmed back and mulched tree branches, built a temporary chicken fence, watered the plants in the courtyard and garden, prepped meals, cleaned and made-up rooms for an upcoming Game… read more

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25.09.2022

(Help with kids at our ...)

Vienna is a beautiful city with an easy train system to explore museums, shops, churches, and art galleries. We stayed with Aleksandra, Stojan, Nika, Lela, and Muriel for two weeks and had a nice time with this wonderful family. Aleksandra was easy to communicate with before our arrival and gave us easy directions to reach our destination. The… read more

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03.11.2022

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25.09.2022

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25.09.2022

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10.08.2022

Laissé par l'hôte (Family home help to renovate ...) pour le workawayer ()

We had a wonderful time and a great exchange with Robin and Dave. The joint bench project reminds us of this regularly. They are both very warm and helpful. Thank you so much for having us.

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08.08.2022

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Family home help to renovate ...)

Thank you to Roland, Steffi, Roni, Sveni, Timon, and MoMo for inviting us into your home in Schwabisch Hall.
We had some interesting conversations, delicious food, and a wild game of miniature golf!!
We learned a lot about permaculture, prepared wood for the hot water heater, and assisted in transitioning a small garden space into a cozy relaxing… read more

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14.03.2022

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Enjoy French village life in ...)

This workaway turned out to be unexpected and amazing! We contacted Debi regarding a WAW at her home in Texas and ended up at her property in France! She was in communication months in advance of our arrival, answering all of our covid related questions and keeping us informed as the volunteer responsibilities evolved. We were originally scheduled… read more

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04.01.2022

Laissé par l'hôte (Discover real México and help ...) pour le workawayer ()

Our experience with Robin and Dave was amazing, they are a great couple, they were immediately immersed in our project, they gained our students' confidence, their classes were ALWAYS well planned, we could see that they put their heart into their lessons.
They were always eager to know or learn about our customs, places, etc. Robin is always well… read more

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27.12.2021

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Discover real México and help ...)

We arrived a week earlier than planned and were greeted at the airport with warm hugs from Clara and her husband David! Arriving early gave us the opportunity to overlap with the WAW onsite and she provided us with information on lesson plans, the structure of the classes we would be teaching, and insight into expectations and resources that would… read more assist us based on the students’ level of learning.
The classes are Monday thru Thursday from 4 – 8pm. We spent anywhere from 1 – 2 hours per day creating lesson plans, uploading documents for the Zoom class and submitting requests for copies to be made for the days’ lessons. The office secretary, Connie, is Superwoman! She always has a smile and a ‘buenos tardes’ for everyone. She is a wonderful support for making the classes successful.
The classes offer a variety of interaction - we taught beginner students from the age of 7, mid-level students ages 10 – 12 which was a split class of online Zoom and students onsite, a 2-hour beginner teens class, and adult conversation and grammar class. The students are friendly, respectful, eager to learn and we formed some terrific friendships throughout the classes. Clara encouraged us to incorporate our own style of teaching into the lessons – using songs, games, music lyrics, educational video clips and personal experiences.
The school is clean and our lodging was comfortable and in a safe neighborhood. In the event you have any prior respiratory concerns, the city of Salamanca has an oil refinery that burns excess hydrocarbon gases from a flare stack 24/7.
As mentioned in the profile the town of Salamanca is not tourist driven but provides a nice mix of local culture, food and shops for an authentic experience. You will certainly have plenty of opportunities to practice or learn Spanish!
One of the highlights was attending a baptism and birthday event with Clara and Davide. There was a lively mariachi band, delicious food, happy children, and their lovely mom (a former teacher of the school) that welcomed us into an amazing afternoon of celebration with her family and friends.
Being at the English Language School just prior to Christmas gave us a unique opportunity to share customs, traditions and participate in local holiday events. On our days off we were able to visit Leon, Guanajuato, Queretaro and the Crater in Valle de Santiago – all within an hour and a half from the school. We highly recommend volunteering at the English Language School in Salamanca – it was truly a memorable experience!

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13.04.2021

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Come and meet amazing people ...)

This is an absolutely the BEST location and the people are wonderful. Right in the heart of Stone Town.

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13.04.2021

Laissé par l'hôte (Make a difference to the ...) pour le workawayer ()

David and Robin were amazing! They helped with the school, my Mother's charity, worked great with other guests (and locals) who were staying here from all over the world and (side by side with our group) completley transformed our game/pool room (along with a few other projects.) They also did a number of things that truly improved the lives of… read more

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09.04.2021

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Make a difference to the ...)

The people, the environment (game room, chill areas, tiki hut and more) make this an exceptional place to stay. They will also organize trips to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and wherever you want to explore. You will feel like family here and be well taken care of. We were going to stay 4 days and ended up staying 46 days -… read more

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03.02.2021

Laissé par l'hôte (Join us for a British family ...) pour le workawayer ()

Robin and Dave became part of our family, and will always be welcome in our home. They stayed with us for 4 months, helping look after our children and our household, including cooking, chores and maintenance. Our children loved them and Dave was greeted with celebrity status by the toddlers every time he entered the room! They didn't need any… read more

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19.12.2020

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Join us for a British family ...)

My wife and I spent just over four months with Ben, Fiona, Pippa and Emmie and the time flew by so fast! The work is typical household chores and childcare. Pippa (4), Emmie (2) and cousin Sophie (1) were an absolute joy and spending time with them (and watching them grow) was a true pleasure. Ben and Fiona are very busy working from home but… read more

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11.01.2021

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Cultural activities and a few ...)

Our experience at Arnie's was just awesome. Northern Ireland is amazing and even during on and off lockdowns (travel during covid), we really enjoyed Belfast. Arnie is fellow traveler, workaway and volunteer, so he understands the travel lifestyle. The work was easy and we were treated like family. Arnie even took the time to host (for us and… read more

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05.01.2021

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()

Dave & Robin were a wonderful help in renovating my house.From cleaning through painting,caulking to furniture upcycling & arrangement! They are hard-working , reliable and very pleasant. We enjoyed each other s company & humour over a few wines & beers too..... best wishes in all your travels Robin & Dave and you are welcome back anytime...!

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25.12.2020

Laissé par l'hôte (Just speaking in English, ...) pour le workawayer ()

Robin and David are the most wonderful,serious,hardworking and committed volunteers we have ever hosted in our schools.They have been the best American ambassadors who have had a great impact on our students and have left a good image about how lovely,helpful and hard working Americans are. Robin and David will always live in your minds and hearts… read more

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14.07.2020

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Just speaking in English, ...)

My wife and I spent six months (before, during and after the covid-19 lockdown) and it certainly was the experience of a lifetime. Mr. Harim is a warm and wonderful host who took exceptional care of us (and the other volunteers in our group) throughout our entire stay. Mr. Khailil (who works for the school) was also an invaluable friend and… read more

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24.08.2019

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (TEFL and conversation help ...)

My wife and I did our second workaway here in Leeds. The experience was beyond wonderful. Harry is great and the time spent with the other volunteers and students has created friendships and memories that will last us a lifetime. A highly recommended workaway.

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06.08.2019

Laissé par l'hôte (TEFL and conversation help ...) pour le workawayer ()

Robin and Dave are such a great team and also work really well individually too. They came to stay with us for 3 weeks in an environment with lots of different personalities and cultures and instantly made everyone feel welcome and got involved in all the activities with ease. They carried out everything we asked of them (and more) to such a high… read more

(Excellent )

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