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Currently we are seeking one enthusiastic volunteer to stay for May/June.
Due to the nature of the project, we are only open to taking volunteers aged 20 plus, thank you.
Our project revolves around an old period farmhouse surrounded by gardens, fields and planted forests.
Our goals are:
• To maintain and improve the house, buildings and gardens around the property
• To grow organic fruits and vegetables in order to become self sufficient
• To clear and maintain the forest plantations
• To create a nice and welcoming community of long/short term volunteers
Achieving our goals involves a lot of outdoors physical work. It is necessary to be open to work in cold and wet weather. However most of the time it is a pleasure to be outside surrounded by such beautiful nature.
In case of really bad conditions, we always have some work to do inside (cleaning, organising, painting, fixing etc.).
We work 5 hours a day, 5 days a week with weekends off. However remaining flexible in these hours is something we ask.
We are Malcolm and Rachel, your hosts. We don't live here , but one of us calls in almost every day. Malcolm's work is also close by and he often spends time working on projects with the volunteers. You will share the house with up to 4v other Workaways.
We have three mostly outdoor cats who need feeding and keeping company. You must be a cat lover to volunteer here. We also keep chickens and they also need caring for.
Accommodation
You will be living in a late 19th century farmhouse with six private bedrooms and two shared bathrooms. We supply bedlinen and towels.
There is a communal kitchen (gas stove and Aga oven) where the volunteers prepare and cook meals together to share as a community.
There is a beautiful conservatory to relax and enjoy serenity while the sun shines.
There is also a nice cosy sitting room with a stove where you can chill, read, play music or watch movies.
The location is rural and the nearest town is 10 min away by car, so you must enjoy being in the countryside to volunteer for us. It is possible to get a bus to Galway or other nearby cities from the nearest town, Loughrea. We have a few bikes available for you to borrow.
In short
We are looking forward to meeting countryside loving, energetic and outdoorsy people who want to spend time in a quiet and relaxing place while working on interesting sustainable projects.Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicosJardineríaConstrucción y bricolajeCuidado de animalesAyuda en una granjaCocinar para toda la familiaAyuda domésticaMantenimiento generalIntercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We are very open and happy to share/exchange about our culture, our experience, our interests, and our knowledge with our visitors.
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You don’t need any particular type of skill to work with us. What we expect is positivity and a willing mindset in order to get the work done. We are keen to share our knowledge as well as learn from yours. Having experience in gardening, forestry or building is of course most welcome.
We will be working Monday to Friday from approximately 8h30 to 14h30 with a one-hour lunch break. Although this can vary depending on circumstances and weather. We supply the food for you to cook your own meals during your stay.
Your reward is to contribute to very interesting sustainable eco project, amongst some beautiful surroundings while in the company of like-minded and interesting people.Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: PrincipianteAlojamiento
Own room in a private house. Shared bathroom.
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County Galway is a culturally rich county with beautiful views and the most wonderful landscape. It is an amazing place with unique opportunities. If you are skilled, adventurous, outdoorsy, and enthusiastic you will be really happy you applied for this opportunity.
As the weather in Ireland is changeable all year round and often times wet, it is necessary to enjoy being out in the elements and to own some wet gear and foot wear. We can lend wellington boots and overalls if needed.Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
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Horas esperadas
5 hours per day (25hours/week)
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What stood out to me on this… read more
Malcolm and Rachel are wonderful people, kind, generous, funny and welcoming.… read more
It was a fantastic experience and we want to live the same thing one day because it was so nice,
The job was nice, we visited lot of things, your area and country is beautiful especially Inish Boffin,
In addition to this The job was great,
Malcolm, Rachel, if one day… read more
Malcolm and Rachel are incredibly generous, funny and kind people. They… read more
This farm is quite isolated in the countryside so it’s good if you… read more
We enjoyed a variety of work on the farm and obtained new knowledge and skills about agriculture. The farmhouse and gardens are a beautiful space to spend your down time, and together with the company of the other volunteers, really… read more
The place is very beautiful, the house and the big garden are full of charm and history.
I have meet great people and had great time here, i wish it will be the same for you if you stay here.
The house is in a quiet and isolated place but not in the end of… read more
The house is fantastic, full immersion in the nature, with three beautiful cats, especially for the little one (although is a demon).
The work was't hard, in the free time I was able to enjoy… read more
Unsurprisingly the work was sometimes tiring and hard, but in the end, it was always worth it. Because somehow as we slowly… read more
Hope to see you again soon!
I’ll never forget my time here
Rachel and Malcom (and also Gill!) have been absolutely wonderful hosts - they’re truly so generous, open-minded, and, for anybody wondering, also very… read more
For the works, It depends on the day and your schedule. It’s very cool… read more
What a stay at this place ! We were here for 3 weeks and we felt immediately at home. The house is beautiful and the gardens around also.
Malcolm is the nicest person, even if he's not always at the house (you'll be with others workawayers ;) ) he does his best to be available, help… read more
In this accommodation I met the sweetest cats and also had a lot of fun with Pepper (the dog of the longtime workawayer Loïc).
Living with Loïc and the other two workawayers was… read more
I didn't get to see Malcom much, but Loïc, a long term workawayer was there to take care of us. I thank him for his patience and his commitment, he always made sure that the work was diversified… read more
I only stayed in this place for 1.5 weeks, because my friend did a workaway there & I visited her there & helped out myself. The time flew by so fast!! It is an absolutely beautiful place, we were really lucky with the weather & could enjoy the sun on walks in the nature surrounding. Malcom was not there himself, we missed each other by a… read more
I wish you all the best in your future… read more
He is a very kind easy going person that is eager to learn. The outdoor work he wasn't familiar with was always done with enthusiasm and a smile.
It was a pleasure a pleasure hosting him
Loïc and Élodie were very welcoming, i met some nice people.
The Job was interesting and not too hard, we worked outdoors all the time to make compost, do garden maintenance, pick up weeds and leaves...
Loïc and Élodie would like to grow their… read more
It was a pleasure having her around the house as she is hardworking, an excellent cook and overall nice person.
Her gardening skills and thorough work make her a great workawayer but her positive attitude and personality are what we miss the most about her.
Malcolm is not always here but whenever we worked with him, he would… read more
The truth is that the experience was fantastic, incredible, pleasant ... everything positive, the idea was to stay 2 weeks but finally I staid 6 weeks!
Ana and Ernie are the best hosts that you can find on the way, they have been volunteers and they know how to manage perfectly together with Malcom also the co-host they make you… read more
Malcolm and Rachel are really kind people. They often took me amazing place that i could see majestic nature.
I don’t forget that amazing time.
They always took care of me.when it was cold day,they gave me warm clothes.
I really spent awesome days thanks to them.
My co host Ernst and Ana are great couple. We always… read more
I felt like that I have spent a half month of 2020...because of the great time in daily life there!!!
The jobs and the host whom four people care each other and try MORE with the workawayers...are FECKING brilliant...!!(sorry my french.Just an impression which is in a great way!!)
I have no doubt that the… read more
The time in the island was great, we had work but if the day was sunny, or not raining we go out to know the… read more
We stayed with them for three weeks between Galway and Inish Bofin, and both places are so special! It was a pleasure to help in both. Making raised beds, planting potatoes, collecting seaweed, fencing,… read more