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Kia ora! I'm currently traveling Aotearoa (New Zealand), completly by hitchhiking and workaways. Give me a bell to see where I am and I'd love to go on a tramp, a hitch, or just about anything!
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Kia ora! I'm Reuben, coming soon to a layby, footpath, or other side of the road near you. With a thumb, a smile, and maybe a sign?
I always enjoy learning new skills and helping teach people the skills I know. I've spent 2 years on a Care Farm in the UK teaching all sorts of people about farming, woodworking, and different conservation works I do. And I have now spent a year doing workaways around Australia. From petting farms up North near Darwin, to budding permaculture homesteads in Victoria, to landscaping in a family garden as far south as I could go in Hobart.
Interests
Hitchhiking
Events & social
Sustainability
Outdoor activities
Pets
Charity work
History
Nature
Plant care
Photography
Hiking
Gardening
LGBTQ
Farming
Culture
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Astronomy
Camping
DIY & crafts
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am a native speaker of English, and can help with teaching it. Although I have no experience in teaching languages. I do have some in Maths, Geography and the sciences.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Teaching
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Animal Care
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
More details about your skills
I am experienced wood turning, and know a bit of other disciplines of woodwork. I have taught some young people the basics of woodturning and helped them make all sorts of projects on Countryways at Road Farm. From a Dice cup shaped like a barrel, to a set of shed doors.
I also have experience working with children of all ages. In both a school setting and a more relaxed setting. From working as a Playworker for children aged 6-10 and many school visits hosted by Countryways.
I also have experience with instaling and repairing fencing. As well as some working with cattle and other animals.
Age
21
What else ...
As you may have seen in my profile, I have done a range of things at Countryways. A full list would be tough to pin down. But it can be summed up as Animal and Land management, as well as woodworking with reclaimed or localy sourced wood.
I love hiking, and enjoy setting off in one direction and walking until I feel like turning around. As well as more planned out routes.
On any walks I always keep an eye out for the small details. Insects, flowers, mosses. The way a tree has hollowed out, the waves in rocks. I've recently gotten more into photography, and I am trying to get better at that by taking a lot of photos.
I also like cooking and eating new things, although it doesn't always go as well as I hope.
Boardgames are always fun to do, can't say I'm a champion of any one game. But I enjoy a good game of scrabble, and once won a game of Monoply!
This is getting a bit long, so I'll keep this last bit quick. I love astronomy, in fact the night skys are a big reason why I came to Australia!
I also know a fair few target sports. Archery, rifle shooting, and Axe Throwing to be prescise. And have been a range officer or assistant range officer for all of them multiple times.
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Driver's licence
Allergies
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Whilst I was there I learnt all sorts about her plans to become more self sufficient and was inspired by how much she has transformed her farm. Sarah also took me on a wonderful tour of the Silo art, with a secret mural as well.
I was there during the colder months. So the flower farm… read more
