Erdem

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Atividades em que tenho interesse:

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

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NOT A FREE VACATION SEEKER. A REAL WORKAWAYER!
Hard Work Included, Sense of Humor Free Of Charge!

Hi! I’m Erdem — born and raised by the sea in Türkiye, with a very 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.

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. Staying long-term in corporate environments taught me responsibility, reliability, teamwork, and safety awareness — values I still bring into every place I stay.

Alongside my professional life, I’ve always been very hands-on and active. I’m comfortable helping with farm and maintenance work, including:
• maintenance & repair
• outdoor tasks
• hand tools (drill, basic power tools)
• chainsaw
• tractor operation
— always following safety rules and host guidance.
I also enjoy learning new practical skills and improving step by step (e.g. circular saw, basic welding under supervision).

Recently, I’ve been volunteering on a farms in Swellendam and Addo Elephant Park, helping with:
• animal cares such as horse
• basic building and repair tasks
• daily farm routines & tractor operations
• occasional cooking and shared meals
This experience strengthened my physical endurance, adaptability, and comfort with rural life.

I’m also an experienced motorcycle rider and can handle basic maintenance tasks such as:
• oil change
• fuse/battery replacement
• basic checks & adjustments
I’m very interested in learning more mechanical skills related to motorcycles, cars, and 4x4 vehicles, if a host is happy to teach.

I love cooking and sharing food, especially Turkish dishes like İmam Bayıldı and Menemen — people often really enjoy these meals, and I see cooking as a great way to build community and connection.

On the creative side, I create short promotional videos using drone and phone footage, edited in CapCut and Canva, which hosts can use for:
• social media
• websites
• promotion of their place or project

I also have a growing interest in DJing, music production, and sound design, and I’m motivated to keep learning and improving — especially in social, community, or event-based environments.

I have strong outdoor and stamina-based skills, including:
• rock climbing / rope skills
• hiking & mountain experience
• diving (CMAS 1★)
• paragliding (P2)
These experiences helped me build physical resilience, calmness under pressure, and comfort in nature — useful for long days, outdoor projects, or active environments.

I also have a strong background in martial arts and body awareness, including:
• Aikido – 3rd Dan (black belt)
• Kickboxing (1 year experience)
• Mindfulness & body awareness practices

If relevant, I can also organize basic mindfulness-based self-defence or awareness workshops, focused on calmness, posture, balance, and personal safety (non-aggressive, respectful approach).

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’m calm, reliable, adaptable, and genuinely enjoy helping — whether it’s physical work, creative support, cooking, or simply being a positive presence.

All the best,
Erdem

Interesses

Filmes e TV

Tecnologia

Sustentabilidade

Criação de vídeos

Eventos e social

Autodesenvolvimento

Fazenda

Trabalho beneficente

Astronomia

Culinária e comida

Artes performáticas

Livros

Música

Fotografia

Carpintaria

Esportes de equipe

Dança

Praia

Ciclismo

Esportes aquáticos

Esportes de inverno

Yoga/bem-estar

Naturaleza

Camping

Caminhada

Atividades ao ar livre

Fitness

Velejar/navegar

Montanhas

Esportes de aventura

Idiomas

Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Iniciante

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Tenho interesse em:  

Projetos ambientais

Fazer companhia para idosos

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Conhecimento de:  

Projetos artísticos

Trabalho beneficente

Idiomas

Vida na fazenda

Cuidar de animais

Hotelaria/turismo

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Poso ensinar:  

Jardinagem

Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo

Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

Ajuda com computadores/internet

Ensino

Ajuda a cuidar da casa

Manutenção geral

Quais são suas habilidades?

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

Idade

43

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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

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