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Travelling
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Hey! I’m a 25 year old surfer and lifeguard from the coastal south west of the UK! I arrived in Sydney in January 2024 looking for new adventures after spending a solid 5 years at university in the UK, eventually completing a masters degree in Environment and Human Health. My degree had a big focus on oceans and how they can impact our health beneficially and I became super keen to explore the world and learn from different organisations providing ocean-based therapy or supported programs for all sorts of different demographic groups.
I’m motivated massively by helping others, especially increasing access to nature. Through turning up to volunteer at a para-surfing event while backpacking through California, I’m now a water safety volunteer on the Adaptive Surfing World Tour and have been lucky enough to help out at competitions this year in California, Byron Bay and Hawaii!
For the last few months in Sydney I have been working as a lifeguard at the new inland surf park (URBNSURF) which opened to the public this year in May. I’m now looking for new opportunities to offer different experiences as I would love to explore more of Australia and meet people I wouldn’t otherwise meet through staying in the same location/job for too long!
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Water sports
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Team sports
Sustainability
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Photography
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Beach
Art & design
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Charity Work
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
My skills:
- I’m a small business owner while I’m not travelling - check out @surfsackss on Instagram - skills focussed on the sewing machine and upcycling fabrics!
- UK qualified swimming teacher
- UK & Australia qualified lifeguard (skills in water rescue and first aid)
- General hospitality all-rounder, I’ve completed seasons in ski resorts and UK hostels doing everything from housekeeping to barista and kitchen/bar work!
- Pet sitting and housesitting- see my Trusted Housesitters profile for reviews: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/user/profile/edit/profile-preview
Age
26
What else ...
Photography, upcycling projects, learning new skills and many more!
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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I initially had planned to stay with Miriam, Lior and Tuts for two weeks but stayed with them for almost a month! Miriam is an awesome host and has a beautiful apartment just a short stroll from Bondi beach. She always had clear… read more
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I initially had planned to stay with Miriam, Lior and Tuts for two weeks but stayed with them for almost a month! Miriam is an awesome host and has a beautiful apartment just a short stroll from Bondi beach. She always had clear… read more
