Erdem

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Eu estou

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 😊

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

Recently, I have been volunteering in different places in South Africa:
• Farm in Swellendam
• Farm/lodge in Addo
• Farm in Storms River
• Surf lodge in Jeffreys Bay
and currently a guesthouse in Port Elizabeth.

In the surf lodge and my current guesthouse, I gained experience with check-in/check-out, guest communication, and guest satisfaction. I enjoy small talk, creating a friendly atmosphere, and helping guests feel comfortable.
I can also provide references from my previous hosts if needed.

During my farm experiences, I worked with horses and other ranch animals, supporting their daily care and general farm routines. I also used power tools, helped with basic repairs and maintenance tasks, and gained experience with tractor operations.

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. Working in corporate environments taught me responsibility, reliability, teamwork, and safety awareness — values I bring to every place I stay.

I love cooking and sharing food, especially Turkish dishes like İmam Bayıldı and Menemen. For me, cooking is also a way to create connection.

On the creative side, I can create short promotional videos using drone and mobile footage, edited in CapCut or Canva, which hosts can use for social media or websites.

I also have a growing interest in DJing, music production, and sound design, and I am motivated to keep learning — especially in social and community environments.

I have strong outdoor and stamina-based skills, including:
• surfing (intermediate level)
• rock climbing / rope skills
• diving (CMAS 1★)
• paragliding (P2)
These experiences helped me build physical resilience, calmness under pressure, and comfort in nature.

I also have a background in martial arts: Aikido (black belt) and kickboxing (brown belt).

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 am calm, reliable, adaptable, and I genuinely enjoy helping — whether with 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

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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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