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Standing on 12 acres of mature forest, we are a 200 old home undergoing considerable change at the moment as we develop our family home into more than somewhere 'old and cold'. We are looking for people to help develop our garden and help with construction work. Additionally, we welcome those who can assist with housekeeping and maintenance of the house consistently. In exchange, we can offer you the use of the land to enjoy and a chance to stay.
25 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Fluent Spanish
Over 22 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
We offer shared room and board to volunteers, with occasional trips within the locality. You will have time to chill out and enjoy the escape to nature on our lands.
You will help maintain and develop the country house and learn as you go.
On excursions, you will be responsible for your own costs, including museum entrance fees.
5 hours per day, 5 days per week, normally. With a preference for your off days on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
On weekends, we usually do a lot of extra construction and maintenance work, so all hands on deck, if possible!
There are daily general housekeeping and gardening duties.
The specific projects and tasks we have this summer are the following:
To renovate a camper van into a liveable glamping cabin.
To build a pergola decked area in a camper van being converted into a cabin.
To build a wood-heated barrel sauna.
To build a workshop.
You must be willing and able to cook your own meals.
You must be clean and responsible for yourself at all times in household life; this will not count towards your volunteer shift time.
You need to clean up after yourself when cooking or when finished a work task.
You must not steal alcohol or drink alcohol during shift hours. Drugs or smoking inside is not permitted.
You must bring your own transportation to the house; airport pick-ups from Dublin are not provided. You will need your own funds to cover unforeseen eventualities.
You must communicate regularly through the house WhatsApp group, providing updates on work and your needs. Consistent communication is a necessity for everyone.
You will respect the privacy of the family areas. If others don't wish to dine with you on occasion, please do not be offended.
You will respect all other volunteers with the decency you would likewise expect of yourself. Any form of abusive behaviour is not tolerated.
You will take responsibility for your own safety and health, as we strive to provide a healthy and safe volunteer environment.
Laundry must only be made with a full washing machine load and no more than twice a week on average. Respect for electricity costs is needed.
