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Explore the beautiful Connemara and interact with nature.

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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. :)

What you offer

25 hours of help 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

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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

Program Details

We are newly opened and will need a helping hand with some painting, decorating, cleaning and then checking in and out guests starting in March.
We like to prepare a homely breakfast for our guests and hope you would like to join in.
We like to to create the real Irish backpacking experience for both you and our fab guests.

Activities & Shift

The activities and shifts will vary.
Cleaning - 10:30 - 14:30
Painting and decorating - 11:00 - 15:00
Social - 19:00 - 21:00