Work exchange in Ireland: Live, Help & Explore in Magical Connemara!

What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-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.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

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

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

Volunteer Needed: General Maintenance Join our bohemian hostel in the heart of Connemara! We seek a hands-on volunteer to assist with repairs, upkeep, and grounds maintenance. Enjoy free accommodation, breakfast, dinner and a vibrant, artistic community. Ideal for those who love unique spaces, nature, and meeting travelers. Embrace the hostel’s quirky charm while exploring stunning landscapes!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

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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?

5 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Get in touch with nature
4 Meeting international travelers
3 Practicing English
3 Meeting locals
3 Immersing in the local culture
1 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
1 2. Zero hunger

Freda

Australia

The hostel was the most perfect first volunteering experience. The hostel itself is the most comfortable and beautiful place I have ever been to and you feel at home immediately. The work you do is very laid back and routine and you have an unbelievable amount of free time. Silvana is very generous with assigning tasks and is always available to you if you need anything. Connemara is one of my most favourite places I have ever been and I'm so happy I got to explore it during my month at the hostel. I was very lucky to stay in a caravan all to myself.

3 months ago

Vanessa

Germany

If you're into the vintagey/eclectic vibe you will absolutely love staying there. The Hostel is so cute and you can tell how much this Hostel has grown it's personality over time. There are a lot of guests who make art there and Silvana makes sure to curate a cozy and artsy inviroment. I stayed in the caravan outside so i did had my own space which was nice. The working hours were great and respected. We had a 3 day weekend where the hosts were on a holiday which was a bit intense but also a great learning experience. I feel like my english got more fluent. I would come back again☺️

4 months ago

Patrícia

Brazil

My stay here was simply amazing! Silvana and Stephen are so kind and supportive... We could chat about a lot of things; the food is delicious and the hostel is so unique. The first time I arrived here, I felt like I was in a movie; it's a beautiful and lovely place. If you love reading, there are books everywhere, and you can practise English and Spanish chatting with the guests and also with Silvana. The tasks are easy, and you'll have plenty of time to rest, go hiking and meet the surrounding areas. I had an incredible time and made a lot of friends here! Hope to come back soon!

6 months ago

Jorge

Chile

While Letterfrack and Diamond Hill are beautiful, I had a bad experience. The first week was pretty good, however, I later found out the owners were going on vacation and were leaving us, the volunteers, in charge of everything at the hostel. This wasn't something that was previously agreed upon upon my arrival, because if I had known, I probably wouldn't have accepted. The working hours became excessively long, sometimes reaching 12 hours between cleaning and then being left in charge of waiting for guests to arrive. I was on the verge of collapse, and it didn't seem to matter.

about 2 months ago

Stephen & Silvana replied

Jorge never respected the agreed 4h/day schedule and was careless in his duties. His claim of 12h workdays is false—he did about 2h in the morning, had free time until 3pm, and check-ins were never his responsibility. The other volunteers managed fine, but Jorge refused to cooperate, undermined the female volunteer in charge, and showed immaturity. His account misrepresents reality, as confirmed by the reviews of the other two volunteers who stayed at the same time

Fernanda

Brazil

As férias dos proprietários foi uma surpresa que me deixou apreensiva no começo. Porém, a autonomia que tivemos e a boa relação com os outros voluntários, trouxe para mim uma experiência melhor do que eu poderia imaginar. Além disso, Silvana e Stephen foram muito tranquilos, receptivos e compartilharam muito sobre a vida em Connemara e a cultura Irlandesa. Então, a experiência como um todo me deixou muito feliz e, sem dúvidas, com vontade de voltar!

about 2 months ago

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