Join our family and help create and maintain our eco-conservation project in Wexford, Ireland

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Come give us a hand on our rural smallholding farm in the sunny south east of Ireland, help needed creating and maintaining our eco conservation project,We are a family of four living in a forested area surrounded by hill forest walkways and cycle paths Located 10 mins drive from town. Wexford is located in the south east of Ireland 2hrs from Dublin city,help required gardening maintenance and construction including a hempcrete project we hope to do this season if possible. We also would like a person skilled in paintwork to paint a tradiitional irish barrel top wagon. There is lots to see in Wexford ,Mt Leinster for hillwalking, long beaches and gulf stream temperate waters where a guest can surf , fish, golf, ,snorkel and walk ,.Particularly nice spots to explore are Raven Head nature reserve adjoining the popular Curracloe beach and The Burrow nature reserve adjacent to the bustling village of Kilmore Quay overlookiing the Saltee islands which are also nature reserves with regular boat trips from Kilmore.The europort of Rosslare is only 15mins where you can find stunning beaches and a holiday vibe at Rosslare Strand. We are located 10mins drive from the viking town of Wexford on a small mountain range that is popular for walking and cycling ,with miles of marked trails overlooking Leinster.Lifts to town and beaches provided Barbeques provided and controlled campfires allowed , Free bodhran and didge lessons

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can learn a lot about ECO building and living sustainably in a really nice environment. With lots of things to do in the local area and surrounds. Archery on site, free bodhran and didge lessons available. i have a keen interest in local history

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Artist needed to decorate traditional Irish barrel top gypsy wagon, gardening, general property maintenance.hempcrete projects

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Mobile home / campervan ,mobile home has shower, toilet ,bedrooms , kitchen etc, campervan can be parked any location of your choice on our large acreage, it has all cooking facilities and a toilet room.

    The accommodation is self catering in a large mobile home or a cosy campervan. All food for meals will be provided to cook yourself.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Trips to glorious beaches, lifts to town and beyond, bikes available, located in small mountain range with wonderful walks cycling paths, many outdoor activities including archery, golf,fishing,
    snorkeling,surfing etc.Great views nice dark skies.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Large acreage pick a spot, views of leinster , very quite

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs welcome provided they gel with ours

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 493328546613

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