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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.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
2
- 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.
- 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.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 3 weeks
- Stay up to
- 4 weeks
The Experience
Hi Everyone :) We are a Family run holiday hostel in the center of a busy town in the west of Ireland. Westport was voted "Best place to live" in Ireland in the Irish Times competition. Our hostel is located in the heart of the town within minutes of all the cultural activities going on in the pubs, galleries and the greenway. We are looking for help with housekeeping in the mornings changing beds, vacuuming and cleaning.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English
- Over 18 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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47 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 36 Meeting international travelers
- 31 Meeting locals
- 30 Immersing in the local culture
- 23 Practicing English
- 18 Get in touch with nature
- 12 Developing social awareness
Servane
France
My volunteering at the hostel was my first volunteering experience and i couldn't have dreamed better ! Everyone (staff and other volunteers) here is really nice and easygoing. They made my stay an incredible experience, and i am grateful that I met them! Also, the amount of work is truly fair, it gives time to visit great places, other cities, etc. so it is very cool. Thank you so much 🫶
9 days ago
Jelena
Australia
I absolutely loved my experience at the hostel! Niamh was such a caring and generous host who ensured that everyone felt comfortable and supported! The other volunteers were so much fun and the environment was one of respect and positivity! The town of Westport, although small, is lively and a great place to engage with locals. I would highly recommend this experience to other volunteers!
15 days ago
Dayna
New Zealand
Niamh is a wonderful host, always a friendly face. I was here during the down season, so the work was minimal but easy and Niamh's expectations were realistic. Westport is a lovely town, so much to see and do. There were a few other volunteers too, so there's many lovely people to meet
2 months ago
Kiera
Canada
My experience at the hostel was amazing! Niamh and the other volunteers were so lovely to be around, we had lots of fun and the work was easy but kept us busy! I would 100% recommend this opportunity if you are looking for a relaxed, fun, and comfortable position in a beautiful location. Will miss them so much, hope to come back one day again! ❤️
5 months ago
Flavia
Brazil
I stayed at the hostel for about 1 month and it was one of my best WP experiences. I felt at home, the tasks were housekeeping and cleaning, we were many volunteers and it went easy. The hours were respected. Niamh is a kind, funny, and lovely host! Westport is a small and cute city, full of nice shops, Pubs (3 min away from the hostel) and good Irish music! You can explore the surroundings doing day trips; walk in the Greenway trail, the Quay, and Westport House! Hiking Croagh Patrick Mountain was a magical experience! The volunteers were amazing! Thank you so much Niamh and all the team!!!
6 months ago
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