Explore the beautiful Connemara and interact with nature.

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Connect with international travelers: 42 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 41 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.

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

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic 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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

The hostel is located in the heart of Connemara and is at the base of the wonderful mountain, Ben lettery 🏔️. Perfect place to hiking and enjoy what Connemara has to offer. We are looking for volunteers to help with painting, light housekeeping, if you're handy with a hammer it's a plus and creating a homely atmosphere for our guests. We want to create a cosy hiking, family vibe and need you to help us with thus. :)

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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47 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

42 Meeting international travelers
41 Get in touch with nature
31 Practicing English
17 Meeting locals
13 Immersing in the local culture
5 Developing social awareness

Orane

France

I loved my stay at the hostel! It was an enriching experience, which allowed me to meet lots of lovely people. Naseem and Kenny are two great managers, welcoming, caring and attentive. The work isn't hard and there's plenty of time to explore the beautiful surroundings of Connemara. I highly recommend this place ;)

26 days ago

Helena

Germany

My stay at the hostel was a really great experience! Naseem is a very kind host and the work is quick and easy. The nature surrounding the hostel is also stunning, though I would definitely recommend bringing some waterproof shoes. :) In general, I would definitely recommend this place for a calming and fun stay, spending time in nature and making some new friends (and seeing lots of sheep)!

about 2 months ago

Carolina

Italy

I spent a month at the hostel and it was a great experience. Every morning I woke up with a postcard view, with mountains and endless skies. The staff was welcoming, kind, and always ready to help. Tasks were well-organized, giving time to relax or explore. I met amazing people and shared fun moments. I recommend this experience to anyone who wants to take a break from the busy world. It's a place that welcomes you, teaches you to slow down, and helps you enjoy the little things. I left with a full heart, and a part of me is still there, in those quiet mountains.

4 months ago

Oriane

France

The hostel is a wonderful place ! I stayed there for a month in April. As the tents were not out, we only had to do some housekeeping in the main hostel (around 30 beds). Officially, we work from 10am to 3pm with a lunch break - but we worked less a lot of times. Naseem is a really good manager who also understands our point of view as volunteers. I got free accommodation in a private dorm with other volunteers, with a private cosy area and bathroom. The fresh bread and flabjack for breakfast are delicious. Keep in mind that it is very remote, close to a busy road ! Bring waterproof shoes :)

4 months ago

Maëlie

France

I had a great stay at the hostel, Naseem is lovely and really wants the volunteer to have a good experience. Unfortunately in the beginning I was the only volunteer and that was not a great time because the place is actually really isolated so I was not having fun. But Naseem did her best to find other volunteers as quick as possible and when other volunteers arrived, my mood changed completely. This place really brings a family feeling and is definitely a safe place. I really recommend, but maybe march is the least nice month to stay there because it's so quiet. Thank you for everything!

5 months ago

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