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

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Connect with nature: 19 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 19 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 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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28 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

19 Get in touch with nature
19 Meeting international travelers
18 Meeting locals
16 Immersing in the local culture
11 Practicing English
2 Developing social awareness

Roberta

Italy

I had a great time. Pat, Alice and the others volunteers were amazing and made my first experience really special. Work hours are respected but if you have any specific needs Pat will try to help you. I also had time to stroll around and because the hostel is in an island surrounded by lake it's really peaceful. If you want to visit the rest of Ireland maybe it's not the best because it will take a lot of time to go everywhere.the hostel even hosted events like a science circus and a Christmas dinner with locals from the island and you can talk with some of them every week at the pub

2 days ago

Aude

France

It was my first experience as a volunteer, and the hostel was a great place to start. I met wonderful people who made the experience incredible. Pat and Alice are really kind, and the tasks matched what I was told. Achill Island is a beautiful and peaceful place.

19 days ago

JJ

Germany

I stayed for one month in November at the hostel and I wish I would have stayed longer. Pat and Alice are so nice and I always felt cared for and felt free to come to them with any problems, which there were none. We were provided with all the food we needed, so we could cook for ourselves. The work was easy and the hours as agreed upon. I really enjoyed the calm rhythm of the island (mind you in november) and meeting the locals at the pub. Also shoutout to my fellow volunteers, they were amazing and obvioulsy were a big part of my amazing time there. I hope to come back soon!

19 days ago

Jitka

Czech Republic

This was my first ever experience volunteering abroad and I couldn't have chosen a better place. Achill Island is a magical place that cannot be simply described in words, it has so much to offer - the nature there is absolutely stunning, locals are one of the friendliest people I've ever met in my life and the hostel itself is a beautiful place full of history, it is a blend of youthful joy and mature comfort. Pat and the team were amazing, the hours were always respected and planned ahead for each week. I'm very much grateful for this experience and for all the people I met 🫶

3 months ago

helene

France

The hostel was a fantastic experience, the island is beautiful, there is a lot to do and see. The work was straightforward and easy to do. I recommend this experience.

4 months ago

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