Skye

  • Age: 42
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Languages: English

Volunteer experiences

Experience in United States

Hostel King County, United States Aug/2021

Building & Repairing

Review written by the host
5

Both Skye and his girlfriend Vanessa are very fast workers.

Endorsements
  • Housekeeping
  • Cleaning
  • Kitchen Hand
  • Proactivity
  • Flexibility
  • Sociability
  • Communication
  • Responsibility
  • Commitment
  • English

Experience in United Kingdom

Hostel Bushmills, United Kingdom Sep/2020

Kitchen Hand, Cleaning, Housekeeping, and Reception

Review written by the host
5

Skye was an absolute addition to our hostel and food trailer. Good with other volunteers and guests. Very sociable person happy to help where and when he can

Endorsements
  • Reception
  • Housekeeping
  • Cleaning
  • Kitchen Hand
  • Proactivity
  • Flexibility
  • Sociability
  • Communication
  • Responsibility
  • Commitment

Review written by Skye
5

The hostel was a really enjoyable experience, and eh location couldn't have been better. Andre and Jacey are really easy-going, make the work really fun, and maintain really good communication with the volunteers. They were always available to help with any questions. I was lucky enough to get assigned to the Hungry Giant food truck, where I set the record for sales by a volunteer. Two weeks in Northern Ireland isn't nearly enough time, and I look forward to going back as soon as I can. I would recommend bringing a good pair of hiking shoes, as there are so many trails to explore.

Academy certificates

How to travel and work as a content writer

Completed the Worldpackers Travel Writers certificate where he/she learned how to create engaging travel content, optimize for SEO, and pitch stories.

How to become an outstanding Worldpacker

This course is designed to help volunteers prepare for Worldpackers' experiences, including creating a complete traveler profile and sending great applications, sharing feedback with hosts, and other best practices for successful exchanges and your project's growth!

Community contributions

How the traveler helps the Worldpackers community besides volunteering.

Blogger

Writing articles for the Worldpackers Blog

Academy

Producing educational videos for the Academy

Articles written as Blogger

Don't travel to Seattle without seeing this guide before

  • 7min

Videos made for the Academy

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Setting up a business on the road

  • 9min

Use your skills to make money

  • 7min

Languages

Fluent
  • English 1

Skills

I'm an expert!
  • Cleaning 2
  • Housekeeping 2
  • Kitchen Hand 2
  • Reception 1
  • Web Developer
  • Tour Guide
  • Teaching Languages
  • Social Media
  • Photography
  • Party Promoter
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Night Shift
  • Building & Repairing
  • Gardening
  • Farming
  • Cooking
  • Content Writer
  • Child Care
  • Animal Care
  • Administration
Some experience
  • Bartending
  • Video Making

About me as an author

After leaving his full-time job in 2014 to travel the world, Skye created his own website SkyeTravels.com to make traveling a reality for everyone, no matter their financial means. He can most often be found working diligently in a cafe somewhere in the world. So far he’s been to 51 countries and counting. He travels the world with his partner in a van, never content to stay in the same place for long (unless it’s at the top of a mountain overlooking a beautiful sea).

Background

Education

Achieved college-level grades before the age of 10, and went on to do extensive vocational training in numerous fields including teaching, cooking, construction, medicine, digital media, etc.

Work experience

Too many to list. Worked 100+ hour weeks for years in the USA at a range of jobs from teaching to carpentry to cameraman assistant to event producer.

Travel experience

I've been on the road since the beginning of 2015. So far I've traveled to 50+ countries, and I never plan to stop.