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Muck in, maybe learn a skill, chat, work hard, relax, enjoy it!

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The experience

We live in North Kerry, Ireland, about 30 minutes from the sea, there's a ruined castle in the next field and fantastic views of the hills. Our house is a restoration project, built in 1835, "we" are an antique dealer and carpenter, between us we are restoring the house and its gardens.

What you offer

30 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

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.

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.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 21 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are looking for people willing to learn restoration skills, this could be woodwork decorating or gardening. We enjoy teaching people. Alternatively if you have skills you think we could use, do let us know.

Activities & Shift

We usually start at 9 and finish at 3 pm, we try and be relaxed and informal, we haven’t been let down yet. You may be gardening, plastering, cutting wood etc. household duties which are shared equally are extra. I am not your parents!!

Rules

You will be expected to help with household stuff, we take it in turns to cook and clean. We have two friendly dogs, smoking outside, no other rules other than we are definitely not right wing.