Household help and companion in rural Ireland

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Connect with nature: 13 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 13 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

12h

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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: 5 days

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

I am looking for a companion to share social life and look after the household during the winter and summer 2025. The work is just few hours per week light duty mostly cleaning and house keeping. No heavy work or physically demanding tasks. You would stay in the spare bedroom and you have your own bathroom. I am hosting ONLY ONE person from now on for the foreseeable time.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner German
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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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

13 Get in touch with nature
13 Meeting locals
12 Immersing in the local culture
10 Practicing English
5 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 4. Quality education

Ana Victoria

Guatemala

I'm so grateful with this experience, was delightful and completely nurturing. Nice person & easy to chat to, you can learn & exchange, respectful, and treat you well in every moment. He also loves to cook and I must said that the dish I tried from him was tasty and delicious, I felt at home with homemade food. the home is a very pleasant rural location; even though it was misty when I visited, you still get a pleasant sense of West Cork, the energy it's calm when you take a walk in the area. When you meet locals they are completely welcoming and friendly. I definitely enjoy my stay.

28 days ago

Carolina

Brazil

My experience in the home couldn't have been better! Jan is an excellent host — helpful, patient, generous, and a great cook! Even with my beginner English, he always encouraged me to practice and was very understanding. The region is simply stunning: breathtaking landscapes, trails, beaches, mountains, and unforgettable sunsets. I had the chance to explore the area, meet local people, visit pubs, and connect with nature. I'm truly grateful for this experience and will always cherish everything I lived here. the home will stay in my heart! 💛

about 1 month ago

Kaitlyn

United States

An absolutely wonderful experience! Everyone I met was kind and the views were spectacular. Many hiking trails are not too far from the property. And there is an electric scooter available to use. Be aware that it is a bit of a distance from true cities. Many locals hangout at the local pub. This is a great place if you are comfortable being with yourself. Jan is a laid backed guy who makes delicious food. He introduces you to everyone he can and provides whatever he can to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I look forward to coming back! Thank you Jan for everything!!

about 2 months ago

Karen

Chile

Volunteering at the home was amazing, Jan is an excellent host, there are rules set in advance and the connection with the natural and social environment is really fascinating, I totally recommend this experience!

3 months ago

Marie

Czech Republic

I had absolutely amazing experience here! I cannot recommend the host more. We had really nice time, enjoyed cooking together and were taking trips together. Surroundings and the nature around the house is so peaceful and absolutely amazing. Thank you you for having really nice time!

3 months ago

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