Information du profil
Information de voyage
Actuellement, je suis
en voyage
Les activités qui m'intéressent :
I often volunteer in farms and classrooms around Asia. I have a rich life in which I love to explore our shared humanity among vastly different people and places.
Ma prochaine destination :
Indonesia - du Sep 2024 au Déc 2024 Voir tout
Description
Hi there, my name is Dino and I come from the Netherlands. I love volunteering and I have volunteered at about 30 farms and schools in Southeast Asia and Australia through Workaway and WWOOF. During my travels, my priorities are:
1) becoming a better teacher/farmer
2) making a significant contribution to a project
3) learn from different cultures and walks of life
I am healthy, fit and don't mind dirty jobs or longer hours. I love to work together on new ideas and I happily use my creativity to take initiative for new projects.
A little bit about my credentials. I passed the Cambridge C2 exam with an A grade. I also obtained the Cambridge CELTA teaching certificate which I used to teach refugees in the Netherlands. I also have experience in several Workaway projects in teaching English, from kindergarten children up to adults. I also have basic Indonesian language skills. Considering farm work, I have work experience in the Netherlands, Australia and Asia. I am most passionate about orchard farms and fruit farms. Several years ago I passed a Permaculture Design Course and a course on food forests. I am fascinated by agriculture's potential to heal the earth and people.
My hobbies include photography, movies, working out, yoga, poetry and honest conversations. I don't need any luxuries but you can make me very happy with a good coffee and fresh fruits.
There are so many amazing projects on WorkAway, I hope I can make a contribution to some of them. I can't wait to meet you!
Centres d’intérêt
Jardinage
Blogs
Vidéographie
Yoga / bien-être
Dev. durable
Photographie
Montagne
Randonnée
Cyclisme
Cuisine et alimentation
Écriture
Activités en plein air
Nature
Culture
Ferme
Fitness
Langues
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hollandais: Courant
Indonesian: DébutantPlus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I would love to learn more Indonesian. I have already finished two Indonesian courses (A1/A2) and want to become fully proficient eventually. And I want to teach English. I am a certified English teacher (Cambridge CELTA). I also completed several online courses on grammar, teaching speaking, teaching pronunciation and remote teaching. I have also obtained the Cambridge Proficiency C2 certificate (grade A) so I have some experience with preparing for Cambridge exams and the use of the CEFR (Common European Framework).
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Bricolage et projets de construction
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
Travail associatif
J'ai des connaissances :
Jardinage
Aider dans une ferme
Éco-projets
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Langues
Enseignement
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
My main skills are in gardening and farming and I also like to write articles about farming. I also have basic skills in graphic software (Autocad, Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Skethup) . My English speaking and writing skills are good. I am fit and able to work hard. I don't mind to work longer hours if it is needed.
I enjoy photography and I always love to go somewhere to take pictures of landscapes, buildings or people.
Âge
32
Autres infos...
I ask a lot of questions where there is something I want to learn.
Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
Régime alimentaire spécial
If possible, I like to eat vegetarian. I love vegetables and fresh fruits.
Feedback
24 août 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dino)
Time with Dino was my first workaway experience and thanks to his visit, I have totally open mind to meet other workawayers from all over the world from now on. We won’t forget his pure and genuine heart though it was very short stay.
It was my first experience to become a host, so it must not have been the best condition to stay including the… read more
It was my first experience to become a host, so it must not have been the best condition to stay including the… read more
(Excellent
)
20 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Help a family with gardening ...)
My stay with Sunhee and Chanyee (I probably misspell the names) was short but sweet. I had the privilege to be their first workawayer, I hope they will get many more.
Both of them made sure that I was very comfortable in the house. The house is spacious and has plenty space to relax, read books, etc. They were very eager to help me learn about… read more
Both of them made sure that I was very comfortable in the house. The house is spacious and has plenty space to relax, read books, etc. They were very eager to help me learn about… read more
(Excellent
)
27 mai 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Come and enjoy the beautiful ...)
Just finished a fantastic 6 weeks at the Sangla location. At the beginning, the staff had to get used to me and I had to find work because there were not many hikes to guide. I steadily got involved in gardening, painting, and trail maintenance. After a while, I took the initiative to clean the trails and sort waste. I hope the next volunteers can… read more
(Excellent
)
27 mai 2024
Laissé par l'hôte (Come and enjoy the beautiful ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Due to a slow start to our peak tourist season, proactive Dino, our volunteer from The Netherlands, found many other ways to occupy himself and contribute.
Always smiling, Dino helped with painting the new guest huts as we were setting up for the new season.
He then offered to fetch fish from the trout farm which is not connected by road. It… read more
Always smiling, Dino helped with painting the new guest huts as we were setting up for the new season.
He then offered to fetch fish from the trout farm which is not connected by road. It… read more
(Excellent
)
29 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte (Help our community improve ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
It sounds like your time at the Foundation was truly enriching and impactful. Your dedication to the homeschooling sessions and your involvement in various classes and activities demonstrate your passion for making a positive impact. Your tips on preparing lessons and engaging with students creatively are invaluable for future volunteers. It's… read more
(Excellent
)
25 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Help our community improve ...)
Superb experience at the foundation! It was a bit of a chaotic start but after a few days of settling in, I was able to really make a connection with the people. It's truly amazing how the people there took me in as a member of the community. The local volunteer teachers, the students and pretty much all the people in the villages and towns are… read more
(Excellent
)
Photos
Événements organisés par Dino
Événements passés
Amis
Feedback
24 août 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dino)
Time with Dino was my first workaway experience and thanks to his visit, I have totally open mind to meet other workawayers from all over the world from now on. We won’t forget his pure and genuine heart though it was very short stay.
It was my first experience to become a host, so it must not have been the best condition to stay including the… read more
It was my first experience to become a host, so it must not have been the best condition to stay including the… read more
(Excellent)
20 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Help a family with gardening ...)
My stay with Sunhee and Chanyee (I probably misspell the names) was short but sweet. I had the privilege to be their first workawayer, I hope they will get many more.
Both of them made sure that I was very comfortable in the house. The house is spacious and has plenty space to relax, read books, etc. They were very eager to help me learn about… read more
Both of them made sure that I was very comfortable in the house. The house is spacious and has plenty space to relax, read books, etc. They were very eager to help me learn about… read more
(Excellent)
27 mai 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Come and enjoy the beautiful ...)
Just finished a fantastic 6 weeks at the Sangla location. At the beginning, the staff had to get used to me and I had to find work because there were not many hikes to guide. I steadily got involved in gardening, painting, and trail maintenance. After a while, I took the initiative to clean the trails and sort waste. I hope the next volunteers can… read more
(Excellent)
27 mai 2024
Laissé par l'hôte (Come and enjoy the beautiful ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Due to a slow start to our peak tourist season, proactive Dino, our volunteer from The Netherlands, found many other ways to occupy himself and contribute.
Always smiling, Dino helped with painting the new guest huts as we were setting up for the new season.
He then offered to fetch fish from the trout farm which is not connected by road. It… read more
Always smiling, Dino helped with painting the new guest huts as we were setting up for the new season.
He then offered to fetch fish from the trout farm which is not connected by road. It… read more
(Excellent)
29 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte (Help our community improve ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
It sounds like your time at the Foundation was truly enriching and impactful. Your dedication to the homeschooling sessions and your involvement in various classes and activities demonstrate your passion for making a positive impact. Your tips on preparing lessons and engaging with students creatively are invaluable for future volunteers. It's… read more
(Excellent)
25 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Help our community improve ...)
Superb experience at the foundation! It was a bit of a chaotic start but after a few days of settling in, I was able to really make a connection with the people. It's truly amazing how the people there took me in as a member of the community. The local volunteer teachers, the students and pretty much all the people in the villages and towns are… read more
(Excellent)
26 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(A wonderful and calm Buddhist ...)
Since there were enough volunteers at some of the other temples, I was allowed to stay in a temple in Minuwangoda. The temple had one head monk and two younger monks, all three friendly and easy-going people. I was able to help out with some conversational English since there are plans to start an international Buddhist center at this temple.… read more
(Très bien)
16 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Qualified and experienced ...)
7 weeks and so many different experiences, and so many wonderful people. I was mainly involved in teaching English classes. Usually for two groups of students from Manipur but sometimes I was also involved in teaching the normal classes in the school. Overall, it has been really beneficial to my development as a teacher. As the organisation of the… read more
(Excellent)
15 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte (Qualified and experienced ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Dino volunteered with us for 7 weeks, he is a qualified and very experienced teacher, he came to us with a great smile on the first day and we knew straight away that the children and teachers were going to have a great teaching and learning experience.
Dino taught English classes with a range of materials, contributing to the development of all… read more
Dino taught English classes with a range of materials, contributing to the development of all… read more
(Excellent)
15 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Join the adventure at our ...)
My stay with Angad and his family was fantastic. They gave me my own room with bathroom, there was a lawn to do yoga. They always made sure I had plenty to eat, and the food was great. It was my first time meeting Sikh people and I got to learn a little bit about this fascinating faith. There are a lot of principles to learn from.
The work at… read more
The work at… read more
(Excellent)
13 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Join the adventure at our ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Delighted to share our appreciation for Dino, who volunteered at our School. Dino's dedication and hard work have been nothing short of inspiring. His ability to create engaging and informative presentations has significantly enhanced our students' understanding and knowledge of the Netherlands.
Dino's presentations were not only filled with… read more
Dino's presentations were not only filled with… read more
(Excellent)
12 juil. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Make an impact with our ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Dino does not come to play, he comes to work already. Prior to his arrival, Dino already shared his initiatives of some programs that he might be doing and engaged in a discussion with our staff members. During his volunteering time with us, he's done plenty of amazing activities that brings new experience, knowledge, and perspective to our… read more
(Excellent)
30 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Make an impact with our ...)
I just finished a truly amazing time in Malang, volunteering here. The original plan was to stay for four weeks but I was able to extend for an extra three weeks. I’ve done quite a few Workaways by now but this one really stood out. Let me tell you why:
- Outstanding communication, both before arrival and during my stay.
- A very comfortable stay… read more
- Outstanding communication, both before arrival and during my stay.
- A very comfortable stay… read more
(Excellent)
5 juin 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Let's meet Indonesian ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Dino has been a great volunteer. He managed everything well in our International Classes, he always prepared the slides in advance (few days even a week before the meeting), put great pictures, stories and inspirations in all the slides. He was also open to any feedbacks to make himself better volunteer. He is a friendly, communicative and… read more
(Excellent)
4 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Let's meet Indonesian ...)
I just finished a series of three online presentations for their international classes. It was a really cool experience in which I got to present to different groups: elementary school students, high school students and teachers. The presentations would include information about Dutch culture but were different in content. One on Dutch food and… read more
(Excellent)
19 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Help with English language ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Dino arrived on the first day of Ramadhan and stayed with us for three weeks. He was at first a bit upset that there were no food stalls or cafes open during the daytime. However, instead of complaining, he decided to join us in fasting. So, he had to get up early, an hour or two before sunrise for sahur and break the fast at sunset. Although it… read more
(Excellent)
23 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Help with English language ...)
I was happily welcomed by my hosts. It happened to be the first day of Ramadan, they were very willing to help me get food although I still tried to join the Ramadan fasting, it has been quite a challenge but I'm happy to have had this experience. It was super interesting how people here live life during this month. The city comes to life towards… read more
(Excellent)
2 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dino)
Dino has one of the best temperaments I’ve seen in someone. He’s polite and he’s hardworking.
And he’s good with kids too
And he’s good with kids too
(Excellent)
28 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Learn about life on our ...)
I had a wonderful time at this farm. I really liked working on the farm, especially learning how to set up vegetable beds from scratch or how to make compost yourself. But you can also learn quite a lot here about medicinal plants, animal husbandry, earth building and much more. I had a great time living together with the other Pakistani and… read more
(Excellent)
12 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Transform our place into a ...)
Had a good time in Janda Baik. There were a lot of different things to do on the farm. As the hosts were very open to new ideas, I could do a variety of things including planting new fruit trees, cutting grass with the brush cutter and creating a new vegetable garden. Food was fantastic every day. Ruby is such a good cook. As for fruits, it wasn't… read more
(Excellent)
12 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dino)
He is a truly amazing volunteer! He helped us a lot in many areas.
No fuss, ready early and willingly worked extra hours even in rain he just wanted to finish whatever he was done, live simple, knowledgeable about farming and he put many ideas to our vegetables garden. We're proud of our garden's newlooks.
We hope to meet him again in the near… read more
No fuss, ready early and willingly worked extra hours even in rain he just wanted to finish whatever he was done, live simple, knowledgeable about farming and he put many ideas to our vegetables garden. We're proud of our garden's newlooks.
We hope to meet him again in the near… read more
(Excellent)
30 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Help our family to build a ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Dino is a real!
He's kind of a gift from the God, easygoing, caring, handyman, and had a lot of experience about plantation. He finished everything that he's started, even helping with extra task are no problem for him.
We have a good time with this person and many new things appear when he leaves this place,
So please invite this person to… read more
He's kind of a gift from the God, easygoing, caring, handyman, and had a lot of experience about plantation. He finished everything that he's started, even helping with extra task are no problem for him.
We have a good time with this person and many new things appear when he leaves this place,
So please invite this person to… read more
(Excellent)
19 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Help our family to build a ...)
Had a wonderful time in Kedah staying with Man and his family. Communication was excellent since Man and Janna both know English, I was able to practice my Malay with the other people in the family as well. Food was some of the best I've had in Malaysia, I will never forget the pineapple curry and pumpkin/santan soup. The work was very diverse and… read more
(Excellent)
21 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(English speakers welcome to ...)
Gita and her family are very kind and welcoming. The food was good and I slept well. The house is conveniently located in the city centre of Payakumbuh. Payakumbuh is a small town but there are still quite a few interesting spots worth visiting. There are plenty of great cafes and there is a lot of good food. Gita and her family and friends took… read more
(Excellent)
20 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (English speakers welcome to ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Anyone who hosts Dino will wish to see him again. He is a very nice person, a very dedicated, and a very hard worker. I had a great time with him and he helped me to develop the curriculum. He liked cooking some food. And the taste was so yummy. He was happy to help anytime anywhere. He is very very very good person so words are not enough to… read more
(Excellent)
12 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Islamic growing school ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Thanks for your feedback. Mr. Dino did his responsivities well. He brought different atmosphere to motivate and teach English. He involved and supported all activities. He also prepared the lesson well, immerse with students and teachers like family. He is nice, easy going and very talented person.
I would to thank him for having a beautiful… read more
I would to thank him for having a beautiful… read more
(Excellent)
24 nov. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Islamic growing school ...)
Volunteering at the place was an absolute delight. The teachers are super friendly and helpful. The students are very studious and so happy to talk with foreigners. I’ve been blessed with kindness and spoiled with food. It was also interesting to learn more about the life at school there. The schedule for students is really full and they work very… read more
(Excellent)
5 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Help in a developing tourism ...) pour le workawayer (Dino)
Dino has been a wonderful help during his stay. He's not just became a friend but a family member to us. We wish him all the best and are looking forward meeting him again. Make sure you accept him as a volunteer, he is very skilled and helpful.
(Excellent)
14 janv. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Dino) pour l'hôte
(Help in a developing tourism ...)
I had an amazing time with Dedi and his family. I could help out by making a tourism map for Kerinci valley, help develop his brothers’ homestay, speak english with english students and some other things. In return I got to meet countless of wonderful Kerinci citizens, went to multiple different ceremonies, learned about traditional tool making,… read more
(Excellent)