Discover lovely Connemara by helping in a B+B

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Practice English: 53 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Connect with nature: 52 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

25h

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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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.

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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

I am looking for help in my five-bedroom BnB which is in the third generation of my family and was originally built by my grandfather. I require help cleaning rooms with laundry, ironing, checking in guests, and help all round the house. Accommodation is a mixture of private and dorm where you will share with just one other person. You will be given three meals a day and have two days a week off. You will also have the use of my mountain bike.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Over 19 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside Ireland

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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80 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

53 Practicing English
52 Get in touch with nature
49 Immersing in the local culture
47 Meeting international travelers
47 Meeting locals
12 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 3. Good health and well-being
4 2. Zero hunger
3 4. Quality education

Jimena

Mexico

The volunteer at the guest house was incredible, John is amazing!! Since the first second in the BNB I was feeling like home, it's so cozy, the house is really beautiful and the views are lovely. John is always there to teach you, help you, and have a good talk and laugh!!! The schedules and days off were respected. The food was extraordinary, John cooks really delicious food! I really recommend this volunteering ♥️ I'm really thankful to John for everything, it was an amazing experience that I always going to remember

26 days ago

Małgorzata

Poland

Staying at the guest house B&B was a great experience. The work was exactly what's in the description of the position, with some extra tasks depending on what needed to be done in the B&B. Usually we ended by 1 or 2 pm. Tasks were simple and mistakes were corrected by John in a respectful manner. He is a fantastic host. Always helpful, respectful and full of interesting stories. He created a friendly atmosphere in the house. The area of the B&B is breathtaking. Wonderful for long walks and relaxing in nature. It 's very peaceful and quiet, the perfect place to take a break from big & loud cities

2 months ago

Ebba

Sweden

This is my first time volountering and the experience was way better than expected. John is a wonderful host who creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The job is easy and we never worked more than what was expected. I really had the best opportunity to get familiar with the local culture and John was very eager to tell his stories. It was very easy to explore the surroundings and if you are looking for beautiful nature there is few better places. The food was so lovely, John is an exquisite cook and we also had the opportunity to cook are own food. I loved my time here

2 months ago

Caroline Dayanna

Nicaragua

My stay at Castle House was unforgettable, I felt at home from the first day. The duties are simple—ironing, cleaning rooms, mopping, doing the dishes and helping serving breakfast—usually done by 1 pm so you have lots of free time. Tully is a lovely village where you can enjoy walks, the small or big beach, and peaceful views of nature. What makes it truly special is John: he is amazing, always making sure you don't need anything, taking great care of his volunteers, cooking delicious dinners and sharing stories. More than a host, John becomes a lifelong friend you'll always treasure.

2 months ago

Sterre

Belgium

My stay at castle house B&B was absolutely amazing! From the day I arrived I immediately felt at home. The place is so cosy and John is such a nice person, he loves telling stories and he makes the most amazing dinners. The work was not hard, making beds, serving breakfast and cleaning. There was plenty of time to explore the beautiful surroundings! The area is breathtaking and there are a lot of nice places you can walk to or you can take John's bike or the bus. I would highly recommend staying here if you love nature and cosy atmosphere!

3 months ago

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