Guest House Galway, Ireland

4.5
(79 reviews)79

Building and maintenance

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host
This host has received 5 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
59 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
53 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around 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.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Nov
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Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Building renovation and maintenance. We would like the volunteer to be experiences in renovation and maintenance and conservation if possible.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Intermediate English
  • Over 21 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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79 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 59 Get in touch with nature
  • 53 Meeting international travelers
  • 47 Meeting locals
  • 47 Immersing in the local culture
  • 44 Practicing English
  • 21 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 29 3. Good health and well-being
  • 14 4. Quality education
  • 14 6. Clean water and sanitation
Alessandra

El Salvador

5

I'm so grateful for my time at the guest house. Séan was kind and attentive. He knew I had a remote job and always made sure I could do it well. I have allergies to some of the things we cooked, and he was flexible. There's always plenty of food; you can help yourself to whatever you need and use the kitchen freely. The group of volunteers I shared this experience with was wonderful. Séan really cares about you in his own way. Keep a good attitude, do your work well, and listen to him, and you'll see what a good person he is. I'll miss this place!

6 days ago

Adriana

Mexico

5

My first experience as a volunteer, and I can say that was a very good one. The island is beautiful and peaceful. I had the opportunity to be involved with the management of the lodge, because of that I was talking with guest all the time, I meet amazing guest during my stay. In this position some days would be really long and some others really easy to manage. Accommodation for me was fine, you have your own room. All the volunteers I met were awesome! My experience with Sean in general was very good, so I'm grateful for the opportunity. Inishmore is beautiful, I definitely would recommend.

14 days ago

Andrew

United Kingdom

5

This was my first time volunteering with world packers and I can truly say this was an amazing experience. The other volunteers were amazing from start to Finnish all very helpful and put me straight at ease when I arrived . Sean is very generous and sticks by what is agreed with the working hours ect . For the tasks I had and being on the island was sometimes a challenge but Sean and the other volunteers were there to help . The locals in the area are all very friendly and also helpful. The island is absolutely stunning and although quite remote I would definitely recommend.

15 days ago

Paola

Italy

5

My experience that the guest house was very positive, even though it was my first volunteer experience. The facilities is beautiful and the work is demanding but it depends on how many volunteers are on hand at the time. The island atmosphere, along with the volunteers warmth, makes the experience truly enrichment. I highly recommended it! Sean is kind,sometimes he struggles to trust but when he does the work is enjoyable. He was also understanding with me regarding the language barrier a special manager Monica and the new manager Adriana who made my stay very pleasant and filled whit love

about 2 months ago

Monika

Switzerland

5

The Lodge offers great voluntary job oportunities on a remote Irish island, where working hours are fair and the owner is generous with providing rooms, food, car rides and bikes. I was able to take over a more responsible job than planned and I liked that very much. The owner wants things to be done in his way - fair enough, it's his place. And he listens if people are suggesting changes. He knows a lot about the island, its history and former culture and shares that with the volunteers.

2 months ago


Seán replied

Thank you Monika for your kind words. We have been working with Worldpackers for many years. We have had many wonderful reviews over the years. We would like that to continue!. We appreciate and love the energy and vibrancy that they all bring. I will continue to evaluate my own role and also what we offer so that participants will continue to benefit well from the experience with us.

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