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Hostel Assistant in the scenic NW of Ireland

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The experience


We are nestled at the bottom of a mountain in Donegal, West Ireland, set in a beautiful nature location. We are looking for volunteers during September and October to assist us. We would require general help - housekeeping, gardening, cleaning around the hostel and rooms in the hostel. We expect honest, respectful individuals who want to enjoy our location and the experience. Adventure awaits in Donegal!


What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 23 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

General Information -The rooms are shared dorms. Bedding & towel is provided for you. Washing and drying facilities are on site. Full self catering kitchen available. Free Wi-Fi.

Hours - x20 hours a week 10:30am - 2:30pm with 2 days off per week. Days off are discussed and agreed the week before. Where possible we are flexible so you can get away and enjoy our location. Please note that hours will be over some weekends as well.


Activities & Shift

A typical day would be meet and review the tasks of the shift, update on anything needed to know, weather/events anything that is helpful to know. Then the cleaning, gardening, tidying and getting the hostel sorted after guests check outs at 10am commence. We work as a team until the tasks are complete at approx 2:30pm. Then the day and evening are yours to enjoy.


Rules

We expect honest, respectful individuals who want to enjoy our location and the experience. Cleaning up after yourself and being polite to guests is important please. It is a hostel and we have guests staying.