David & Marian

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We are a very active middle-aged Canadian couple, semi-retired, committed to seeing as much of the world as possible through local living and, where possible, contribution. We have been active volunteers much of our lives, most especially with Habitat for Humanity, building affordable housing domestically and as far afield as Haiti. We learned of Workaway while volunteering with World Central Kitchens in Puerto Rico during the earthquakes of January 2020. That led to our first Workaway experience, teaching English at a language school in Galapagos Islands - an amazing opportunity cut short by the Covid epidemic. Almost three years on, we return to our chosen life as international volunteers this fall, with the hope of finding opportunities to contribute in Europe through the (Canadian) winter months of 2022-23, and to continue making family and friends along the way. Re COVID: we are both quadruple-vacinated.

Interesses

Idiomas

Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Iniciante
Francês: Iniciante

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We are both certified instructors of English as a second language, TESOL/TESL/TEFL certified (Oxford Seminars, 2009).

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Habilidades e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender

Temos interesse em:  

Vida na fazenda

Cuidar de animais

Projetos ambientais

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Conhecimento de:  

Jardinagem

Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo

Manutenção geral

Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

Ajuda a cuidar da casa

Hotelaria/turismo

Ajuda com computadores/internet

Trabalho beneficente

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Idiomas

Ensino

Quais são suas habilidades?

We recently put together this skills summary Habitat for Humanity International. As volunteers, we think our strength is that we roll up our sleeves and get done what needs doing! To the summary below, we'd add we're both TESOL/TESL/TEFL certified (Oxford Seminars, 2009).
Marian
• Master’s degree in distance education, former community college instructor, corporate trainer, and courseware developer
• Senior-level software designer and veteran of campaign-related data management
• Senior-level business analyst
• Published writer and experienced communicator
• Seasoned Habitat house leader (construction) and volunteer (builds and ReStores)
David
• MBA in strategic management
• Senior project manager (has managed concurrent multi-million-dollar, multi-national strategic projects; former IT project manager)
• Professional writer and communications strategist
• Jack-of-all-trades in residential construction (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.) and experienced Habitat house leader
• Seasoned Habitat affiliate leader (has led five Canadian HFH affiliates) and house leader

Idade

65 & 68

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We are parents of two (adult) boys who have grown up to be fine and kindhearted men, and have made us better, more caring people for having raised them. We're lifelong avid readers and learners. A musician since the age of six (trumpet is his primary instrument) , David wishes he'd learn faster. Marian wishes he'd learn more quietly!

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