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Venezuela - from Aug 2024 until Sep 2024 View allDescription
Hi,
My name is Thijs (pronounce it as:Tys).
I am a 34 year old Dutch guy. My plan is to travel through south America for the next year or so. But i would like to do more then just sightsee. So i would like to do some voluteer work from time to time. To explore local areas, see how the locals live. Learn about their culture and way of work, and learn Spanish.
I have done around 7 different jobs in the last 10 years. Worked on 3 dairy farms, a grain farm and a mixed vegetable farm. But also as a Landscaper, in a crash repair shop, cooked in different restaurants for several years, worked on a ski resort and as a scuba dive instructor.
Things i like to do on my time off are:
Hiking, scuba diving, explore local areas, visit museums.
I did some volunteer work in the local animal shelter on Bonaire. Clean the dogs kennels and cuddle and play with them ofcourse! And with the coral restauration project( it's like underwater gardening ).
On my travel dates page it says 1 month for a country. To be honest i don't have a time limit so it is just an indication of countries i want to visit. But if i like it in a country i can also stay for 3 mon
ths!Interests
Vegetarian or veganCooking & foodArchitectureCyclingAdventure sportsWinter sportsWater sportsVan lifeSailing / BoatingNatureOutdoor activitiesPetsPlant careMusicMovies & TVLanguagesMountainHitchhikingHistoryHikingGardeningFarmingCampingDIY & craftsCarpentryAnimalsLanguages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I would like to learn spanishSkills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
LanguagesSome knowledge of:
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceCreating/ Cooking family mealsLife at a FarmstayHelping around the houseAnimal CareHospitality/TourismMore details about your skills
I would desribe myself as a allrounder. I had jobs as a Chef, Dairy farmer, Landscaper, scuba dive instructor. So i have alot of different knowledge. Also have mechanical skills, general building maintenance ( carpantry, painting, pluming etc).
I like animals and know how to handle big animals. I will basiclly do everthing or try to learn a new skill.Age
34
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He was with us for 4,5 weeks and in this time he helped a lot.
I would really recommend him to other hosts. Thanks, and wishing you all the best on your upcoming trips.
She is a tourguide too so when she had some guests to tour around the island me and the other workawayer were able to… read more
Muy buena suerte en tu viaje y espero que vuelvas a Rapanui al camping!!
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He was with us for 4,5 weeks and in this time he helped a lot.
I would really recommend him to other hosts. Thanks, and wishing you all the best on your upcoming trips.
She is a tourguide too so when she had some guests to tour around the island me and the other workawayer were able to… read more
Muy buena suerte en tu viaje y espero que vuelvas a Rapanui al camping!!