SHEP – As Good As Wooffing, Or Maybe Even Better?

My name is David, and I’ve been a traveler for most of my life. At some points I’ve stayed at places longer than at others, even long enough to set up a sort-of homestead. But ultimately, I’ve been constantly on the move, if not physically, in thought and spirit for sure. Traveling opens up the mind, you constantly learn new things, and it exposes you to many wonderful opportunities to exchange goods, services, and information with others.

At the moment I am staying in Victoria, BC volunteering at a bike-shop. I will be here until May. Then I’m going up island to my friend’s property who’s building an Earthship home, and I will be  helping with that build over the Summer. This project is well prepared, so for the coming four months my plans are pretty set. I’m excited about the learning experiences, and I’m looking forward to getting to know and making connections with other volunteers.

Once September rolls around, I’ll be moving on as well. My plan is to bike down the Pacific Coast towards the US and Mexico. I’ll be moving slowly (at bicycle pace) with the objective to see beautiful places, meet lovely people, and during this time I’m open to helping out with any projects that may come my way. The only restriction I have (this time around) is that I should leave the US by the end of November. But I live in Mexico, so should we really connect, I can always come back again! 

Why I want to help? Because I believe that with the food, lodging, practical experience, and personal connections, I am getting much more in return than the time, skills, and energy I offer. What I do is the more complicated question. I love nature, wilderness as well as domesticated nature. All aspects of farming and gardening have always caused me great pleasure, especially the ones that are in accordance to the principles of Permaculture. 

My personal passion is composting, especially vermicomposting, including urban wormbins and treatment of humanure (wet and dry). I also enjoy construction projects of all kinds, especially the sustainable types, such as cob, straw-bale, earthship, yurt etc. Plus, I’m a big fan of probiotics, such as kefir, kombucha, tibicos, and spirulina, all of which I have grown and turned into delicious foods and drinks. Please feel free to visit the links to my previous posts to these activities I am passionate about. 

However, I wouldn’t mind doing something that I haven’t done at all, to be exposed to new skills, knowledge and understanding. Generally I like to work together with someone, not only for the exchange of information, but for company in general. Though it all depends: give me something to do that’s straight forward, or something that I can do by myself, and I can get it done without anyone hanging around. I am physically and mentally fit, don’t have any restrictions on the type of work I can do, though I like to stay out of hazardous situations. I am a complete omnivore, and always enjoy trying new tastes. My health insurance is valid for the rest of the year, and gives me coverage in all of the world. 

You can contact me here, on Discord, or should I fail to notice, send me an e-mail at davidkoblos@gmail.com. I’m curious to get to know your place, and if we connect in place, time, and interests, I’m super excited to make my way to your place. Hopefully, with S-H-E-P we can connect and make it possible!

Please check out these great communities I'm contributing to: 

#homesteadersonline | Website | Discord Community

#ecotrain | What is EcoTrain | Discord Community