Hospitality Ballyclare, United Kingdom

4.5
(8 reviews)8

🌿 Gardening, decorating, event help – UK 🇬🇧

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Practice English
7 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Connect with nature
7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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.
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
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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.
Fast Internet Access
High-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.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
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.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for someone with a love of outdoors, and hopefully a bit of knowledge of gardening techniques (digging, weeding, sowing and planting) but help can be given. We also plan to finish building outdoor structures We do outdoor activities, and host events and weddings. We have painting in the house and the barn and decorating experience would be very useful.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 18 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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8 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hospitality

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 7 Practicing English
  • 7 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture
  • 5 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 3. Good health and well-being
  • 3 15. Life on land
  • 2 13. Climate action
Julian

France

5

The host was a great place for me to start worldpacking in Ireland, I stayed almost two months but it felt much shorter. Henrietta and David made sure I tried différent tasks so I wouldnt get bordel and I had plenty of free time the evenings and weekends. Wé also played games every night and thanks to many conversations I really feel liké my English had improved. All the employées are really Nice too and were always happy to help whenever I had à question. The place is beautiful and I would récomend to anyone :)

8 months ago

Yesenia

Peru

1

My stay was difficult due to several critical issues. The location is extremely isolated with no public transport; you are entirely dependent on the host for mobility, which severely limits your freedom. The workload is physically demanding, yet the food provided is very basic and insufficient for the level of effort required. Furthermore, the environment was not always respectful; I experienced harsh communication and shouting over simple misunderstandings. Despite my best efforts to contribute, I did not feel supported.

6 months ago


Henrietta replied

We do make it clear on our profile that we do not have local public transport. We are happy to take volunteers to a bus on days off. Yesenia went out on 2 days during the time she was here and spent the other 2 resting. Our food always gets high praise from volunteers (we have had over 180 in 10 years) and no one has ever criticised it! The only time I raised my voice was when she was late for the lift to the bus and I’d to call upstairs. She didn’t communicate well generally.

Luan

Brazil

5

Wonderful people

about 1 year ago

Diego

Uruguay

5

Cool place, a forest just a few min from town. Loved the people and the food!

over 1 year ago

Franco

Spain

5

I had an amazing experience with Hen and David! They're both fantastic cooks and super easy to get along with. We had a lot of fun playing board games at night, always full of laughs! The place is lovely and has such a peaceful, relaxing vibe that you won't miss a crowded and noisy city for a second, even though it's still close by. Overall, a great environment to be in. Thanks again for everything, Hen and David❤️❤️!

over 1 year ago

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