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Aras Ghleann Cholm Cille
Aras is a friendly place and when you volunteer with us you really become part of the family. We had one lady for example who came here for a month and stayed over 3 months. We all cried when she left - for us it was like losing a daughter.
Volunteers are treated as part of the family. We take them around to show them the sights. We tell them about the history of Donegal, they get to meet the cat, the talking parrot, the little Chihuahua.. its like a home from home. Yes we work, but even that is fun. As an example, our vacuum's brand is a Henry, so we don't vacuum, we take Henry for a walk. Making work fun.
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About the experience in: Glencolumbkille, Ireland
United States
This was my first volunteer experience, and it was truly amazing! Leon and Gill are incredibly welcoming, generous hosts with so many wonderful stories to share. The surrounding nature is surreal, with plenty of time to explore, especially toward the end of the season. The work is straightforward and manageable. Their generosity made the stay even better, taking us to local restaurants and cafés. They provided a very generous weekly food stipend. There is also a bus stop just a 4-minute walk from the B&B!
about 1 month ago
About the experience in: Glencolumbkille, Ireland
South Africa
I had an amazing time at the guest house with Leon, Gill and the other volunteers. From the moment Leon and Gill picked me up from the bus stop, I felt comfortable in their company. I am also from South Africa, so I enjoyed feeling reconnected with my people after travelling for a while. The actual work at the BnB was very easy, as the busy season was slowly coming to an end. Gill and Leon made sure to take us to all the local spots and we went on many outings. County Donegal is an incredibly beautiful part of the world, and I felt very grateful to have spent a month there. I will definitely be back!
about 1 month ago
Leon replied
miss you already
About the experience in: Glencolumbkille, Ireland
Germany
At the guest house I had a great time with Leon, Gillian and the other volunteers. In the evenings we often played games together which was so much fun. The workload was not much at all and after the work was done we had a lot of free time to go out and explore the nature and cities around us.
Everybody had a free day per week as agreed upon beforehand and it was up to the volunteers to decide when each of us takes their free day, sometimes we took one together when there was even less work to do.
Every wednesday we went shopping for food together and I found the 70€ per week for food very generous.
about 2 months ago
Leon replied
We had a wonderful crew here at the time! everyone had fun!
About the experience in: Glencolumbkille, Ireland
Mexico
Volunteering in the house is an experience I would recommend 100% if what you're looking for is to connect with nature, since it is in a place far from everything (with beautiful landscapes). There is a bus that connects you with other towns, although the hosts took us to visit different tourist spots in the area and they were very kind; I was very lucky with the other volunteers as everyone made my stay incredible. The hosts were also patient when I couldn't communicate properly in English. The work is simple and the place where you sleep is comfortable.
about 2 months ago
About the experience in: Glencolumbkille, Ireland
Italy
The experience at the guest house has been wonderful! A magical place, plenty of freedom and warmth toward everyone. The work is, in my opinion, light and brief when compared to what you receive in return, among comfortable and welcoming spaces and opportunities that Leon and Gillian, despite work and commitments, care so much to let us live, such as the beautiful kayak ride that we were able to do! If you are seeking peace, freedom, enchanting places to explore, and people so available and kind, the guest house BnB is the perfect place!
2 months ago
Leon replied
it was absolutely our pleasure to have Simone here. a delightful young man!