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France - from Apr 2024 until Dec 2024 View all
Description
Hi everybody
I'm Paolo, a fellow human being
I'm passionate and curious about ecology and self sufficiency in general. I used workaway a lot some years ago and those experiences contributed to make what I am now.
Nowadays I'm an artisan in ecocontruction in France and I'm happy to share my knowledge and willing to learn local techniques. Before my studies I spent a couple of years wandering around Europe learning about agriculture and permaculture in general.
I'm used to work within a workteam and prefer mostly activities connected to DIY (masonry, woodwork, plastering etc) but I'd like to test myself in other domains like eco tourism, logistic and humanitarian.
Ready to use my hands and brain to help a meaningful cause.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Languages
More details about your skills
Gardening
Building
Woodwork
Languages
Open minded
Teamwork
Age
35
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Feedback
15 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(Horse farm help in the heart ...)
I spent 10 days at La fontaine.
During this time I could take care of the horses, repair some fences and have really interesting and deep discussions with Genevieve. She was capable of creating such a special place where each animal can find a shelter and love.
Even though I couldn't ride as much as i wanted, Genevieve managed to teach me a lot… read more
During this time I could take care of the horses, repair some fences and have really interesting and deep discussions with Genevieve. She was capable of creating such a special place where each animal can find a shelter and love.
Even though I couldn't ride as much as i wanted, Genevieve managed to teach me a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)
Paolo is a very serious, very committed person. He showed great interest in our project and worked with great care, eager to learn and understand things. He is a very responsible and careful person, you can trust him when you put him in charge of something ! In team work, he is very cooperative. And very often, outside "official" working time, if… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(We are looking for people ...)
I spent a whole month at Alice and her family's place. We started insulating the attic and the work was really interesting, especially because we had the chance of being taught by experienced professionals who allowed us to being able to continue the work by ourselves. it was at the same time very challenging and exciting seeing the work (and a… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)
Me too I consider myself very lucky to have met Paolo!
He is a Young man very nice, very friendly and so "charismatic". He knows how to work alone and what he has to do.
And "cerise sur le gâteau", he cooks very well!!
I am just waiting he comes back!
He is a Young man very nice, very friendly and so "charismatic". He knows how to work alone and what he has to do.
And "cerise sur le gâteau", he cooks very well!!
I am just waiting he comes back!
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(Help me in the Haut-Rouergue ...)
I consider myself really lucky for having met Lile and had the chance to stay in her beautiful glamping. This is actually an uncommon place made by a mixture of nature and comfort.
Villecomtal, the village, is a tiny pearl in Aveyron and all the surrounding places I visited were awesome, with ancient castles and wild waterfalls.
Lile is the… read more
Villecomtal, the village, is a tiny pearl in Aveyron and all the surrounding places I visited were awesome, with ancient castles and wild waterfalls.
Lile is the… read more
(Excellent
)
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15 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(Horse farm help in the heart ...)
I spent 10 days at La fontaine.
During this time I could take care of the horses, repair some fences and have really interesting and deep discussions with Genevieve. She was capable of creating such a special place where each animal can find a shelter and love.
Even though I couldn't ride as much as i wanted, Genevieve managed to teach me a lot… read more
During this time I could take care of the horses, repair some fences and have really interesting and deep discussions with Genevieve. She was capable of creating such a special place where each animal can find a shelter and love.
Even though I couldn't ride as much as i wanted, Genevieve managed to teach me a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)
Paolo is a very serious, very committed person. He showed great interest in our project and worked with great care, eager to learn and understand things. He is a very responsible and careful person, you can trust him when you put him in charge of something ! In team work, he is very cooperative. And very often, outside "official" working time, if… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(We are looking for people ...)
I spent a whole month at Alice and her family's place. We started insulating the attic and the work was really interesting, especially because we had the chance of being taught by experienced professionals who allowed us to being able to continue the work by ourselves. it was at the same time very challenging and exciting seeing the work (and a… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)
Me too I consider myself very lucky to have met Paolo!
He is a Young man very nice, very friendly and so "charismatic". He knows how to work alone and what he has to do.
And "cerise sur le gâteau", he cooks very well!!
I am just waiting he comes back!
He is a Young man very nice, very friendly and so "charismatic". He knows how to work alone and what he has to do.
And "cerise sur le gâteau", he cooks very well!!
I am just waiting he comes back!
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(Help me in the Haut-Rouergue ...)
I consider myself really lucky for having met Lile and had the chance to stay in her beautiful glamping. This is actually an uncommon place made by a mixture of nature and comfort.
Villecomtal, the village, is a tiny pearl in Aveyron and all the surrounding places I visited were awesome, with ancient castles and wild waterfalls.
Lile is the… read more
Villecomtal, the village, is a tiny pearl in Aveyron and all the surrounding places I visited were awesome, with ancient castles and wild waterfalls.
Lile is the… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)
Thank you Paolo for your stay here. I enjoyed your work, your gnochis, and your french that is not poor at all !
See you soon
See you soon
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(Help to build a straw bale ...)
I spent almost 2 weeks at Phil's and Amelie, and I loved every single day there. I was very warmly welcomed and offered food and a tend to stay.
During my stay we helped especially on the earth floor inside the house, where I had the chance to learn many small tricks.
Thanks to the great hosts and the other volunteers there was everyday a nice… read more
During my stay we helped especially on the earth floor inside the house, where I had the chance to learn many small tricks.
Thanks to the great hosts and the other volunteers there was everyday a nice… read more
(Excellent
)
13 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)
Thank you Paulo! I loved having you here too; I loved your enthusiasm, your energy and your perseverance to finish the chicken coop no matter what the weather! You brought expertise, ideas, good listening and a quiet determination.
Paulo mastered many skills whilst he was here and was especially adept at plastering with cow dung by hand,… read more
Paulo mastered many skills whilst he was here and was especially adept at plastering with cow dung by hand,… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(Help with pruning, painting ...)
My experience at Linsey’s was marvellous, from the beginning to the end. I went there to learn about natural building materials and aftrer 10 minutes I had arrived I was already building with cob and straw.
Linsey had total faith in me and the other volunteers and she just unleashed our full potential by allowing people to experiment, be… read more
Linsey had total faith in me and the other volunteers and she just unleashed our full potential by allowing people to experiment, be… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)
Paolo is a different league of volunteer. Paolo is family, a friend, a sort of brother who had been gone for a while and then returned, the moment I saw him I felt relaxed and happy - like I knew him. Now that I do, I cannot leave a feedback worthy enough... he was with us for five months and all that he did and all the ways in which he gave his… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(Organic gardening and project ...)
It's hard to leave a feedback actually. I was there for 5 months, what else should I say? I'll try anyway, but if you look for details do not read, I'll just be corny.
This is a special place on a special island. My staying there was so rich that I'm still grieving so much after leaving.
All the people I met there and with whom I worked, will be… read more
This is a special place on a special island. My staying there was so rich that I'm still grieving so much after leaving.
All the people I met there and with whom I worked, will be… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(Helping in a family/community ...)
I spent about ten days in this beautiful place. It was really hard to find since it is well isolated from the rest of che world. When I arrived though, I was welcomed as a member of the family, because that's what they are, a big family.
It took me a while to get used to this lifestyle, but once I did it, it was already time for me to leave… read more
It took me a while to get used to this lifestyle, but once I did it, it was already time for me to leave… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(Help at a traditional ...)
I spent three wonderful months at the mill. There are no words to express the warmth and kindness that I've been given. I literally left a piece of my heart there.
I worked prevalently in the family garden and in the mill, following the disposition. Sometimes I helped in summer cathering events, cleaning the house and cooking. I had the freedom… read more
I worked prevalently in the family garden and in the mill, following the disposition. Sometimes I helped in summer cathering events, cleaning the house and cooking. I had the freedom… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
(Organic growing , off-grid , ...)
I spent a couple of weeks in the park with Androo (the owner) and Stephen (the project manager).
The place is beautiful and very rural, so it's perfect if you look for some peace. There's the chance to spot hares, foxes, squirrels, howls, feasants and many more wild animals.
When I was there, in April the project was still in the beginning… read more
The place is beautiful and very rural, so it's perfect if you look for some peace. There's the chance to spot hares, foxes, squirrels, howls, feasants and many more wild animals.
When I was there, in April the project was still in the beginning… read more
(Very good
)
