Michael

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Hoping to Travel to Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and/or Spain
Description
I enjoy connecting with people, healthy living, and physical activity (whether through work, exercise, or sports). Having worked long hours in a U.S. based business for the last number of years, I am taking a break to travel in order to reconnect with people of all different cultures, to learn, work, and live together, enjoying life in pursuit of helping others.

My goal is to learn more about farming, healthy cooking and living, and ultimately various communities, so that I can bring new ideas together from different cultures to start or join a project that helps food insecure families and/or a project involving community development.
Interests
Winter sports
Water sports
Team sports
Fitness
Cycling
Farming
History
Cooking & food
Charity work
Hiking
Gardening
Self development
Sustainability
Architecture
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Adventure sports
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Languages
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Being an elderly companion
Teaching
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I am a former college athlete with a background in fitness and health. Through my experience, I have gained a hard work ethic and skills in teamwork. My goal is to be a team player, but I am also not afraid to take initiative on my own or lead a group, if appropriate.

I also have a background in teaching fitness and sports to both children and adults.

Separately, I have experience running my own business that I recently sold, so I have a background in how certain businesses operate efficiently and successfully, but would enjoy learning more from hosts in this regard, as well.

I enjoy helping others and have experience working in a food pantry serving the food insecure members of my community.

I have also worked at a nonprofit farm in my first workaway experience gaining knowledge in caretaking of the land including pruning, trimming, cutting, hauling, etc - with the goal of yeilding healthy fruits and vegtables for the farm in a sustainable manner.

I look forward to working in environment of positivity where people come together for the betterment of the whole.
Age
32
What else ...
I am interested in learning about non-profits
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  No but I like to eat plant based

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3 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host (Gardening by the sea in ...)

I had a wonderful experience staying with Marilien and her entire family. They are an amazing family always checking to make sure I was comfortable and had an enjoyable experience. They make you feel right at home and always have great conversation around the dinner table together - Not to mention they all have some serious skills in the… read more

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3 Jul 2022

Left by host (Gardening by the sea in ...) for Workawayer (Michael)

Dear Mike, it was a true pleasure to have you with us for 2 weeks. Your work ethic was faultless. Your easy-going personality a joy to be around. We felt like you were part of our family for the days you were here. Any future host is lucky to have you! Enjoy the rest of your journey, and I hope we stay in touch!

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30 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host (Landscape and house help for ...)

Words cannot truly express how wonderful it was to spend time with Kathy and Don, as well as meet and enjoy the company of their extended family. I loved having the chats with Don, as well as cooking amazing healthy meals with Kathy. Don has a few secret recipes that he is willing to share as well!

Their B&B is a short walk or bike ride to… read more

(Excellent )

20 Mar 2022

Left by host (Experience village farm life ...) for Workawayer (Michael)

Hello Mike, all of us here at the farm enjoyed your stay with us. I appreciated your enthusiasm for the various projects and willingness to learn what we could teach. Your ability to take the lead and modify the steps to achieve the goal helped me and the volunteers that you worked with. We enjoyed our conversations at breakfast and other times. I… read more

(Excellent )

14 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host (Experience village farm life ...)

Franklin's farm has some of the most beautiful views I have ever seen and the sunrise in the morning is absolutely amazing. The work schedule is very fair and it is quite nice to have an early start to our days, enjoying the outdoor work with fresh air and be done by noon. You can then use your free time as you see fit. The farm provides some… read more

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