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Hi, I’m currently in Cape Town South Africa
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Hi,
Hello my name is Stephen. I am an adventurous, creative outdoor enthusiast. I have worked with people, managing, helping and assisting them all my adult life. and love customer facing focus.
I am resourceful and inventive on all projects put before me.
I travel frequently and extensively. I love exploring the world and meeting people. Workaway has given me the opportunity to do this and I am a great believer in it. I have carried out work in Europe, Australasia, Africa, Canada, north, south and Central America.
I have picked up a few teaching skills and qualifications and i would love to put these to good use with helping to improve the education of children. I have a current Disclosure and Barring certificate (DBS) which enables me to work with children in the UK.
I have carried out various projects throughout the world and this has included Joinery/Carpentry, wall building, fencing, tiling, flooring, teaching English, labouring, gardening, picking fruit etc.
I am a keen cyclist and mountaineer, and when I get the chance, I play squash. Over the years I have gathered quite a bit of feedback and this is a great place to see what I have been up to and a little bit about my style.
I am happy both as a sole Guest and being in the company of other Workawayers as they both bring benefits. I am willing to do any kind of work but am happiest when there is a project or two to fulfil.
I have had a career in the Police, and a further period working on the railway. and I am now a Tour Manager for different travel companies. I have grown up children and when I am at home I help them with their projects. I can turn my hands to most things but most importantly I love meeting new people, new cultures and trying out new food. if you have a specific project in mind, please mention it and I will see if it is in my skill set or not.
Interests
ArchitectureAnimalsWinter sportsTeam sportsSustainabilitySelf developmentPlant carePetsOutdoor activitiesMusicMountainHitchhikingHikingFitnessGardeningFarmingCyclingDIY & craftsCharity workCooking & food
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Languages
Languages spoken
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I have a few elementary teaching qualifications, I have taught adults in specialist skills and children in an Athletics based organisation. I practised these in an English language academy in Morocco which was great . Happy to do some more
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Teaching
More details about your skills
I can turn my hands to most things including building, joinery, tiling and plumbing. I helped build my own house some years ago, And restored a house in France.
Whilst travelling I have completed a wide range of different projects, including building rockeries, dry stone walls and fountains. fencing, laying floors, shelving, and building all manner of things out of wood. Gardening, painting and decorating, garden irrigation.....the list goes on. I like working with my hands, so give me a project and I am away., I can also cook a bit, I’ve kept dogs most of my life and chickens and ducks. So I love being around animals
Age
54
What else ...
I am triple vaccinated against COVID.
and easy to get along with
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
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22 Feb 2024
Left by host (Organic homestead, help with ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
Stephen was a great person to host. He was pleasant, communicative and has a dry sense of humour. His work ethic is fantastic. Stephen helped far more than the expected time allocation every day. He built a solid, attractive wall for our BnB. We would highly recommend Stephen as a workawayer.
(Excellent
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17 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Organic homestead, help with ...)
I thoroughly enjoyed myself with Heather and Chris in the peaceful setting of Suurbraak. They welcomed me into their home and their lives. We had some great conversations, some lovely trips out where we swam in the mountain river and in the sea. Whilst at their home I built a small wall for their adjoining property. I was daily entertained by… read more
(Excellent
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23 Dec 2023
Left by host (Help develop my education ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
Stephen, is a warm and welcoming person. He settled into the farm very quickly and started helping on building a new house for chickens. We shared many stories with him and had some laughs together. Stephen helped well with the other workawayers who were present throughout his stay with us.
He helped us on a number of tasks on the farm including… read more
He helped us on a number of tasks on the farm including… read more
(Excellent
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10 Dec 2023
Left by host (Volunteer at a backpacker ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
DO NOT GO BY AGE! Stephen is way more energetic than any other young volunteer. He stands out with his service, skills, knowledge and experience. He could volunteer in our guest house only for a week but he brought so much help, creativity, and sense of responsibility. With a lot of enthusiasm, passion and ever readiness to help in all type of… read more
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7 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Volunteer at a backpacker ...)
What a wonderful place to do a workaway in. Ashu and Tanu were the most hospitable hosts.. Friendly, helpful, and very accommodating. During my stay I helped out checking people in, giving advice, and making up the bedrooms, and a little bit of DIY. It was a real eye opener to see how hard these people work in the hospitality industry. But they… read more
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22 Feb 2024
Left by host (Organic homestead, help with ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
Stephen was a great person to host. He was pleasant, communicative and has a dry sense of humour. His work ethic is fantastic. Stephen helped far more than the expected time allocation every day. He built a solid, attractive wall for our BnB. We would highly recommend Stephen as a workawayer.
(Excellent
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17 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Organic homestead, help with ...)
I thoroughly enjoyed myself with Heather and Chris in the peaceful setting of Suurbraak. They welcomed me into their home and their lives. We had some great conversations, some lovely trips out where we swam in the mountain river and in the sea. Whilst at their home I built a small wall for their adjoining property. I was daily entertained by… read more
(Excellent
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23 Dec 2023
Left by host (Help develop my education ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
Stephen, is a warm and welcoming person. He settled into the farm very quickly and started helping on building a new house for chickens. We shared many stories with him and had some laughs together. Stephen helped well with the other workawayers who were present throughout his stay with us.
He helped us on a number of tasks on the farm including… read more
He helped us on a number of tasks on the farm including… read more
(Excellent
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10 Dec 2023
Left by host (Volunteer at a backpacker ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
DO NOT GO BY AGE! Stephen is way more energetic than any other young volunteer. He stands out with his service, skills, knowledge and experience. He could volunteer in our guest house only for a week but he brought so much help, creativity, and sense of responsibility. With a lot of enthusiasm, passion and ever readiness to help in all type of… read more
(Excellent
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7 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Volunteer at a backpacker ...)
What a wonderful place to do a workaway in. Ashu and Tanu were the most hospitable hosts.. Friendly, helpful, and very accommodating. During my stay I helped out checking people in, giving advice, and making up the bedrooms, and a little bit of DIY. It was a real eye opener to see how hard these people work in the hospitality industry. But they… read more
(Excellent
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12 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Help me with house ...)
It was great to receive some Chilean hospitality at Alvaro’s house. He is a very warm person and will go out of his way to help you. He has a large house and gardens and there is always plenty to do. It does help if you are self-motivated and are happy to arrange your own hours so there can be greater flexibility carrying out the tasks such as… read more
(Excellent
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11 Jan 2023
Left by host (Help me with house ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
no tengo palabras para describir la hermosa experiencia que fue recibir a Steven. muy atento y preocupado por las tareas, su motivación fue un gran motor para esta casa. siempre dispuesto a ayudar y colaborar con lo que fuera necesario. Arregló la puerta de entrada, puertas, ordenó y reparó todo lo que pudo en muy poco tiempo. realmente estoy… read more
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5 Dec 2022
Left by host (Create a self-sustainable, ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
Our time with Stephen was a wonderful, rewarding experience! He is our first Workawayer after a long 3 years of pausing our account due to Covid. Our homestead was in need of dire attention and Stephen arrived and started right away...the transformation was apparent immediately and we are so grateful to have had him stay! Stephen is a… read more
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30 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Create a self-sustainable, ...)
What a wonderful time I had in Waimea., Hawaii. Situated perfectly between the sea and the mountains on the edge of the town, Jennifer,Lupe and the family welcomed me into their home. They were friendly, energetic folk who went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable. The work was varied, the hours relaxed, and this was no ordinary… read more
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12 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephen)
What a terrific guy! Considerate, entertaining, easy-going; even fun at a dinner party! We enjoyed spending time together.
He fixed my plumbing by adding a new faucet to a big old tub! He is down to earth and skilled in household fixes.
A good old English gentleman, salt of the earth. Needs a hearing aid (just kidding).
He fixed my plumbing by adding a new faucet to a big old tub! He is down to earth and skilled in household fixes.
A good old English gentleman, salt of the earth. Needs a hearing aid (just kidding).
(Excellent
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28 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Looking for some help in San ...)
I had a great time with Collette, both in the city and at her house in Vallejo. She is a warm and energetic person. Collette included me in her hobbies and pursuits which was great as I got to go sailing which was a wonderful experience. She is also knowledgeable about the city so that helped on my explorations, especially on one of her bicycles.… read more
(Excellent
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2 Mar 2022
Left by host (Help whith carpentry and ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
With Stephen, I was super happy that he helped me to put the automatic irrigation of the garden. It has been a great gift.
He has many skills and as a person he is fantastic, very harmonious and fulfilling with his collaboration.
We had a lot of pleasant times and although I lacked communicating in English well, we were able to solve it
Thank you… read more
He has many skills and as a person he is fantastic, very harmonious and fulfilling with his collaboration.
We had a lot of pleasant times and although I lacked communicating in English well, we were able to solve it
Thank you… read more
(Excellent
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2 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Help whith carpentry and ...)
Alejandra is a wonderful person. I spent a little over a week at her house and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. She is a great cook and we enjoyed our meals together. whilst at her house I installed an automated irrigation system for her garden. Despite the fact that I spoke no Spanish and she spoke little English, we got on well and the… read more
(Excellent
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7 Aug 2021
Left by host (Help us fulfil our dream of ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
When a person is passionate about what they do, they have the opportunity to be excellent. Stephen is not only passionate about his work and offering assistance and advice, he is also an advocate of workaway and the benefits it brings to both parties.
In short, he was excellent!
Our experiences with Stephen echoed the fantastic reviews we read… read more
In short, he was excellent!
Our experiences with Stephen echoed the fantastic reviews we read… read more
(Excellent
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5 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Help us fulfil our dream of ...)
I had a fabulous time at the Quinta owned by John and Nicole. They are true workaway hosts. They welcomed me into their family, provided excellent separate living accommodation, great food and wine. They took us on a variety of interesting excursions into the Portuguese countryside and mountains, which to me was above and beyond the call of duty.… read more
(Excellent
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15 Dec 2020
Left by host (Spanish speaker for gardening ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
What can I first write about Stephen! I hosted him for 5 weeks during corona virus quarantine and I am so happy I took the risk! He is one of my best workawayer guests ever! He was very dedicated on every single job he had to do, strong and tireless! He organized my projects in the best way, he suggested better solutions for my projects, he even… read more
(Excellent
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11 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Spanish speaker for gardening ...)
I had a great time at Krystalenia’s. I arrived in difficult times due to COVID, but Krystalenia welcomed me into her house where I stopped with her and her son Giannis for just over five weeks.She is a very energetic and busy person with a lot going on in her life. There was plenty to do at the house and she left me to carry out some projects… read more
(Excellent
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12 Oct 2020
Left by host (Join us on our small farm and ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
Writing feedback for someone as special as Stephen is not easy. He is a mature and intelligent person with a great respect for the people he shares his time with and the places he lives intensely, cycling and walking tirelessly.Trying to describe his skills, generously offered to me as a volunteer, I can only say that he not only knows how to work… read more
(Excellent
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11 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Join us on our small farm and ...)
What a fantastic place to stay and workaway. Maria Pia is a kindhearted, warm and dare I say vivacious person. She welcomed me with open arms and her company was a pleasure. I stayed for about five weeks and thoroughly enjoyed myself. There is always plenty to do here and Maria Pia ensures there is a good variety of work. Her cooking skills are… read more
(Excellent
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7 Jan 2020
Left by host (Come and help our teachers by ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
Stephen is a very cheerful, responsible and talented person.During his stay at the school, all the teachers and students and volunteers enjoyed sharing precious moment with this kind hearted and helpful person.Everyone loved him and we all felt sad by the end of his stay.I would greatly recommend Stephen to any host who needs a kind hearted,… read more
(Excellent
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13 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Come and help our teachers by ...)
What can I say that hasn’t already been said. Lovely friendly approachable people. Great fun helping the students improve their English. Well organised trips out organised by Harim. Morning mint tea and a chat with Halil. I had a fabulous time in Casablanca , and would recommend it, or any of the other sister schools to anyone travelling through… read more
(Excellent
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21 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Help in my home ,with the ...)
I had a lovely time at Pamela’s house. The weather was not kind to us, but it was late in the year. However there was always plenty to do, both inside and outside. Pamela is not afraid to help out and assist in the work and for a few of the jobs we worked together. There is a multitude of jobs to do at the house so you will not be short of work. I… read more
(Excellent
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19 Nov 2019
Left by host (Help in my home ,with the ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
It was great having Steve stay here and the help and work he did was incredible,he has made a big difference to this place,from the painting,clearing streams ,repair work and so much more …..
His attitude and approach to everything made the work and time pass so quickly.
I am extremely grateful for the help that he gave.
His attitude and approach to everything made the work and time pass so quickly.
I am extremely grateful for the help that he gave.
(Excellent
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30 Apr 2019
Left by host (Looking for instructors and ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
What a spritely young fellow with a spring in his step. Stephen was a fantastic help during his stay and helped us to complete our master suite (which had only taken us 2 years thus far). His can do attitude, ability to problem solve and get on with a task on his own steam was a breath of fresh air. Stephen was considerate, easy to get on with and… read more
(Excellent
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17 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Looking for instructors and ...)
I stopped with Lynne and Geoff and of course the beautiful ‘Momo’ for three weeks. What a great time I had. Sheep shearing, hay baling, floor laying, dog walking, chicken feeding, jungle waterfall ascent training, rock climbing wall supply and installation, camper registration .... and all in the first day... no I’m only joking. I just want to… read more
(Excellent
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7 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Volunteer out our lovley home ...)
I had a great time at Carol and Richards. They have a super house complete with swimming pool and pool table. They are generous with their time and will help facilitate any trips you want to do in your free time. I thoroughly enjoyed every evening with great food and wine, the occasional game of Bocci (similar to Boules or Pétanque) darts or pool.… read more
(Excellent
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4 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephen)
Steve is an awesome Workaway.
He took on a couple of very heavy projects, building a fire pit and a rock wall with large granite boulders. It was very hot the first week and Steve was up early and worked through the heat. The results are fantastic.
Steve also built shelving in our shed and repaired a wheelbarrow.
We enjoyed evenings with Steve… read more
He took on a couple of very heavy projects, building a fire pit and a rock wall with large granite boulders. It was very hot the first week and Steve was up early and worked through the heat. The results are fantastic.
Steve also built shelving in our shed and repaired a wheelbarrow.
We enjoyed evenings with Steve… read more
(Excellent
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20 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephen)
Stephen was an absolute champion asset at the Montana Flat. He arrived about 10 days out from a festival I'm holding on our farm and I had know idea how much I needed Stephen to arrive at that time. I would give him a rough outline of an idea for one structure or another and shoot of frantically to some other project. By the time I returned the… read more
(Excellent
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14 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Lend a hand on my farm near ...)
What a fab time I had a Zeb’s house on the Montana flat. There were a number of us all their at the same time,all working co-operatively towards the success of the burning Horse festival. We all gelled, had a laugh,worked hard, and bonded into a great team, inspired by Zeb.
Whilst there I did a bit of joinery building a bar, woodland seats, fence… read more
Whilst there I did a bit of joinery building a bar, woodland seats, fence… read more
(Excellent
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22 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Help out around our family ...)
What a fab time I had at Phil and lyn’s. Excellent food, beautiful wine and outstanding natural surroundings. The variety of jobs was fantastic, including bottling wine,preparing bread for delivery,mowing the lawns,tying the vines up,cleaning bricks,digging and planting in the veg plot, oh and of course a bit of joinery. I would thoroughly… read more
(Excellent
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22 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephen)
Steve stayed with us for just over three weeks. In Steves profile it states he can fix anything and this is true, he rebuilt two garden benches, we now own two bespoke garden benches thanks to Steve. Steve worked on his own initiative and everything that he did was completed to a very high standard. Our evenings were spent chatting and finding out… read more
(Excellent
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5 Jul 2018
Left by host (Gardening, food growing and a ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
Stephen’s arrival was so timely as he came to my place just after I returned to Bulgaria following an extended trip away and my land and garden were seriously overgrown. He was such a great help and has a wide range of skills at his disposal. He noticed the little things that needed attention as well as being happy to take on the bigger projects.… read more
(Excellent
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5 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Gardening, food growing and a ...)
I had a fantastic time at Carol’s house with her and Schnapska. This is truly an idyllic spot set in the hills above Cherven, where all you can hear is the sound of birds in the morning and the baying of the jackals at sunset...I kid you not.. Whilst there I helped her tame the large garden and installed a stud wall in one of the rooms. We worked… read more
(Excellent
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21 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Help me to take care of the ...)
What a wonderful time I had here with Kylie,Lili,Daisy,Max and Ygriet. I stayed for two weeks, we chatted,went for walks in the mountains,relaxed over a glass of wine, and did a bit of work. I was welcomed into Kylie’s family with both arms and had a fantastic time. We shared some cooking, and shared some music. The plan was to decorate and lay… read more
(Excellent
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19 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephen)
Steve stayed with me for a couple of weeks in early June. He did a fantastic job of laying laminate flooring, painting and generally finishing off two rooms in my basement. He worked hard, was considerate and easy to live with. He was also independent and happy! I enjoyed his company over a glass of wine in the evenings and we even managed to get… read more
(Excellent
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5 Nov 2017
Left by host (Help needed in beautiful ...) for Workawayer (Stephen)
Having Steve with us was a good experience. A discreet and sensitive person; a great worker and a good cook. Thanks for everything and thank you for the wonderful gift. I hope to see you again... Pinella
(Excellent
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5 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
(Help needed in beautiful ...)
I had a wonderful experience. Pinella welcomed me into her home,her family and her friends. She showed me true Sicilian culture and hospitality at its best. This was my first workaway experience and I loved every minute. I came for ten days and ended up staying fourteeen days and had a fabulous time. During this period I helped with the olive… read more
(Excellent
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