Apply Now

Come and volunteer at Killoskehane Castle in Ireland.

The experience

Life at a castle is never predictable! We're looking for a hands-on helper for a mix of tasks — gardening, painting, decorating, or small repairs.

The work depends on your skills, the season, and the ever-changing Irish weather. You’ll have your own space, kitchen access, and lots of stories.

If you’re flexible, practical, and like the idea of bringing a historic home back to life, we’d love to have you at Killoskehane Castle.

What you offer

25 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.

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

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner German

Over 25 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

General Maintenance & Handyman Help at a Castle in Ireland

Welcome to Killoskehane Castle — a grand old Irish estate with more charm than straight lines! We're restoring this historic gem bit by bit, and we're looking for hands-on, can-do helpers to join us on the journey.

This is a role for a true jack-of-all-trades — one day you might be planting in the garden, the next day sanding a window frame, laying flooring in an almost-finished bedroom, or putting the final coat of paint on a freshly plastered wall. The tasks are as varied as the castle itself, and we try to match them to your skills and interests whenever possible.

Think of it as historic DIY with a view.

Because we're dealing with an old building (and Irish weather!), plans can change quickly. What starts as a day for outdoor landscaping might turn into an indoor painting session if the heavens open up. Flexibility is key — but so is a sense of humour.

We’re not looking for experts, but we do appreciate people who are practical, proactive, and enjoy figuring things out. If you know how to use a drill or aren’t afraid of a paintbrush, you’ll fit right in. If you can tile, level a floor, or finesse the occasional creaky door — even better!

You'll be living right here in the castle, with your own space and access to the kitchen. In your free time, there's plenty to explore — quiet trails, nearby towns, and of course, the many quirks and secrets of the castle itself.

Every week brings something new — a new skill, a finished room, a solved problem — and hopefully a few good stories around the dinner table. You won’t get bored (but you might get a little dusty).

We decide on overall tasks at the beginning of the week and work through the list where we can.