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Beekeeper 'so assistant in Cork, Ireland

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The experience

The volunteer would assist the beekeeper... inspecting, documenting, altering, shifting and monitoring his beehives. The volunteer would also help in hive construction, cleaning and maintenance of hives plus a little gardening and general tidying around the property.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate English

Over 20 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

My son, Carl and I operate a small beekeeping business which involves hive management, maintenance and the sale and supply of honey to local markets. Visiting helpers would assist us with this work and gain valuable knowledge and skills in the care and sustainability of the bee population which is so important globally. Sometimes a helper would assist with some gardening, tending to our little fruit plots, lawn mowing and general clean and tidy up. Overall there would be lots of free time to explore and enjoy this simple living and beautiful place... walking, cycling, fishing, swimming or just lazing about. Accommodation consists of bedroom with 2 single beds within the house. Meals are cooked and served in our kitchen /diner. Helpers would be free to cook or prepare their own choice of dish if they prefer All in all work and play is done in a very relaxed setting.

Rules

The volunteer would be expected to adhere to an acceptable level of cleanliness and tidyiness and be courteous and respectful towards people.