Be a volunteer in a Historic Victorian Hostel & Bar on the the Wild Atlantic Way!

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Connect with nature: 15 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

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.

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.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

We're a tourist Hostel & Bar located in a beautiful Victorian house located on Achill Island, Co. Mayo, on the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland. Stunning location on the Wild Atlantic Way near beaches, lakes, and hills. Help us with greeting our hostel guests, setting up and serving breakfast and/or lunch, cleaning and tidying around the Hostel and Bar.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 23 and 38 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
European Union Passport

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

15 Get in touch with nature
14 Meeting international travelers
13 Meeting locals
11 Immersing in the local culture
7 Practicing English
2 Developing social awareness

Mia

Denmark

Don't walk to this place - run! This magical place has it all: stunning nature, a warm local community, great hosts, a fantastic team of volunteers and staff - and yes, great pints of Guinness ;) I'm very grateful for the time I spent here. Thank you Pat and Alice!

about 2 months ago

Jorgelina

France

My experience at the hostel was amazing! The work was manageable, and the stay was very comfortable. If you enjoy peace, nature, and are looking for a volunteering opportunity in Ireland, this is the perfect place. Thank you, Pat, and my fellow volunteers for this wonderful experience!!

5 months ago

Tjanala

Australia

Achill is a beautiful place and I really enjoyed my time at the hostel. As I was there in the off season it was very quiet and it was a bit harder to get some places on the island. It was still well worth the stay however and the work was communicated well and was very manageable. Pat knows heaps about the local history and Irish history in general and it was great to find out a bit more about Ireland and its culture as well.

6 months ago

Kelly

Canada

Location is rural, beautiful, idyllic Irish landscape surrounded by sheep, more sheep, and many beaches to explore. It is a great location if you're looking for some tranquility and calm. The work is as expected in a hostel, albeit the management and coordination of the business is sub-par. Wifi and cell service doesn't work very well in the staff rooms but works well in the hostel. Had a great group of volunteers during my stay and wish them all the best : Pierre, Nick, Vincent, and Emma.

4 months ago

Emma

United States

I had a great time at the hostel! Pat and Alice are really kind hosts; the tasks were very straight forward, volunteer hours were always respected, and it was a great place to meet people from all over the world. The nature is gorgeous, and I had a great time exploring around. Achill Island is very remote, so getting around can be a little difficult without a car, but in the summer and fall it is so beautiful it's worth it! I'm really grateful for my time at the hostel and everyone I got to meet, and I will definitely be back to visit. Great experience and I would recommend.

10 months ago

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