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7 Apr 2018
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Hi,
I'm looking for a volunteer to help on our family farm and help out in the gardens and green house. We are located in West Cork just outside a town called Skibbereen.
Calving season has started and we require someone to help with feeding calves and general farm jobs, we also have a polytunnel where we grow vegetables and a volunteer with interest in gardening would also be great.
Our main duties from late feb-april is helping out on the farm, feeding baby calves etc..
We have had 5 volunteers over the past two years which have all been a great success. They have been a mix of male&female. We like to make everyone feel at home and never expect any volunteer to work too hard or do any jobs there uncomfortable doing.
The work can pretty hands on at times but as i said we never expect anyone to do anything there uncomfortable doing.
The accommodation is a double bed in the family house with wi-fi, cable t.v and being made part of the family. You can help yourself to food and we have a family meal every evening.
If you have a drivers licence we can look into insuring you on a car so you can explore on your time off etc.. there are great places to discover around the coast.
There is three of us working on the Farm, My father, my brother and myself- Kevin.
Im 25 and my brother is 32. We also have a pet Labrador Buddy.
Ive done a lot of travelling over the past few years and have used workaday whilst travelling south america.
The area we live in is located between the village of Leap and the town of Skibbereen. Roughly 5-6km between each one.
We are located a few km from the sea and live overlooking some beautiful lakes.
There are many great attractions in the area and a very vibrant food and music scene.
I enjoy taking volunteers with me to events and nights out etc..
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask id be happy to answer.
Kevin.. :)Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningCreating/ Cooking family mealsGeneral MaintenanceFarmstay helpHelp around the houseAnimal CareLanguage practiceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will benefit by learning about Irish Farming and we will help you learn English. Show you some of the amazing things in the area.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Gardening, Painting, Milking, General Maintenance eg. Tidying up, Cleaning around the house and farm and of coarse enjoying your time with us. :)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerAccommodation
Your own room in the family home with meals provided. We have cable t.v, wifi and access to a labtop.
What else ...
We live a 5 minute drive from the beach, there are many villages in the area and we are a 5 minutes from a large town called Skibbereen. In my spare time i go surfing, walking the dog, hang out with my friends, I really enjoy live music and festivals. In the summer months i usually have bbq's quiet regularly so it would be a great way to meet my friends and enjoy yourself.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
Thank you for this beautiful… read more
Anyone who is lucky enough to get you as there volunteer will not be disappointed.
I wish you the vey best in future Tim.
Stay safe,
Kevin.:)
Kevin..
I stayed 3 weeks at the Kevin's house, and I'm really happy because I found the true workaway spirit =) Kevin take care of you and always ask if you are ok with the job. The food was incredible , Kevin and Fiona are really good cooker.
Thank you very much and I wish you the best !
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Thank you for this beautiful… read more
Anyone who is lucky enough to get you as there volunteer will not be disappointed.
I wish you the vey best in future Tim.
Stay safe,
Kevin.:)
Kevin..
I stayed 3 weeks at the Kevin's house, and I'm really happy because I found the true workaway spirit =) Kevin take care of you and always ask if you are ok with the job. The food was incredible , Kevin and Fiona are really good cooker.
Thank you very much and I wish you the best !