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Volunteer gardening and helping with Spanish in Donegal, Ireland
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Country: Ireland

Last Activity: 31/01/2012

Description

Family of three, mother and two sons. We live in a rural setting, close to Letterkenny and Derry surrounded by farmland and close to Lough Swilly.
Interaction and good communication skills with kids would be an advantage.
We have 1 cats so if your allergic it wouldn't work out and it has the run of the house also.
Irish weather in unpredictable so plans often need to be revised or put on hold. Donegal is possibly Irelands most beautiful county and a great place to explore if interested...
I have done a 2 year course in spanish and would like very much to develope my language skill, i can read spanish better than i can speak it, having someone to practice with eso sería fantástico.!!Language exchange is one of my main attractions for hosting.
Gracias. Maria.

Area

Donegal

Type of work

Other,
Language practise,
Animal care,
Help in the house,
General Maintenance,
Cooking / shopping,
Building,
Gardening

Work

The work that i most seek help with is in the garden, and language exchange. I have a large garden and now i would like to develope it to become more productive and enjoyable.
I am ideally looking for someone who can work on their own , has experience and knowledge of gardening[self motivated].Light housework.
I cook but would like to see visitors contibute some to daily evening meals at least once during their stay.
I am putting the finishing touches to my home after major renovations, so looking for help with that also, painting, carpentry etc.
Ideally someone with experience in their particular field of work...I don't have the time to teach new skills or supervise all work being done.
From time to time i would also be interested in finding someone to house sit...have the place to yourself and look after my cat while i take a short break..!!!
Its difficult to get around here without a car so having own transport would be great advantage.

Languages spoken

English, Irish and Spanish

Accommodation

Our home is a 100year+ cottage that has recently been renovated and extended. You would have your own room and enjoy the whole house with us, Two living areas, large kitchen, shared bathroom etc.

What else ...

LONGER STAYS.....i am initially only open to offering a weeks accommodation , but if we get along and there is good chemistry... then an extended stay could be considered if the work is there..otherwise i would expect visitors to make a contribution to the daily living costs..ie. food, cooking etc.Most of the work has been done and larger projects will only be approached with skilled workers.
I am living on a basic income,so providing free food without full exchange of 5 hours is not an option. I can provide free accommodation for 3 hours work and then people can contribute to shopping and we can all enjoy family meals.
Anyone with dietry restrictions ...allergies etc may not fit in to well as we are not vegetarian but enjoy healthy eating.

Fuera de mi casa

The house is nestled snuggly into rolling countryside only a short distance form the shores of Lough Swilly. Recently renovated and extented it in now twice its original size. Click to enlarge
Host ref number: 24844943354b

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