Help build a future home of community in the west of Ireland!

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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.

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.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

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

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Standing on 12 acres of mature forest, we are a 200 old home undergoing considerable change at the moment as we develop our family home into more than somewhere 'old and cold'. We are looking for people to help develop our garden and help with construction work. Additionally, we welcome those who can assist with housekeeping and maintenance of the house consistently. In exchange, we can offer you the use of the land to enjoy and a chance to stay.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Fluent Spanish
Over 19 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Mandatory volunteer introduction video

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

9 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

7 Get in touch with nature
6 Meeting locals
4 Practicing English
4 Meeting international travelers
3 Immersing in the local culture
2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 15. Life on land

Ewan

Australia

If you are looking for a quiet retreat into the Irish countryside, this place will definitely tick that box. The home is quite welcoming. There are plenty of jobs to do - you will be always be busy! The only thing is that it can sometimes be difficult to travel into Sligo.

about 2 months ago

Catherine

United States

We truly enjoyed our stay at the home. Heber and Eion were great hosts and allowed us the freedom to perform duties that matched our talents and abilities. The Irish culture is delightful and we are grateful that we were able to participate in Worldpackers. Thank you!

7 months ago

Thomas

United States

Exactly as expected and discussed beforehand. This is a beautiful property! There seems to be something for everyone's skill set, from construction, welding, gardening, yard work, painting and sealing - I even cut wood! Heber and Eoin are excellent hosts. They were very attentive to our needs and always responded quickly to questions. They were able to find gratifying work for us that matched our skill sets. They were also a great source for what to do and see in the area. With many trips to the local village for hardware, shopping, and pub life, we felt we became part of this small community!

7 months ago

EMILIO

Spain

My stay at Hanna Lodge? Great. It has far exceeded my expectations. Heber, Eoin and their mother are wonderful people. This old country house transmits peace and has all the comforts, food is never lacking, although like everything old it needs care and repairs, so if you like DIY, gardening and working relaxed and independently but with love for the small details this is your place. If you are only going to improve your English it will depend a lot on the companions you have and their level of English. It would be good to check with whom you are going to share your stay beforehand.

7 months ago

Alina

Germany

It was a good experience. My hosts were very nice and open-minded. Heber is full of energy and zest for action. And it never gets boring. The large library in the house is also worth a look or two. But there was also a lot of work at the home. After work, however, we also went on nice trips together or I was able to do my own thing. The place and the landscape are really beautiful.

about 1 year ago

Heber replied

Thank you delighted you enjoyed hope to see you again in the future!

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