Live off-grid and help a self sufficient family in West Cork, Ireland

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi guys

    Our French Helper Hugo left last week and are expecting another for the month of June after that we are clear for Helpers to contact us. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY the below and if you are INTERESTED CONTACT US.

    We need helpers who would be interested in our way of life (being self sufficient and off Grid).

    It is now GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY in the Garden, Trying to fix damaged hen houses and Runs, preparing soil for Planting (a lot of weed pulling) and much more.

    Be prepared to work side by side with Various Projects and Tasks, There is no set times of Work (When we work you work, when we chill you chill) for this you will get Good Food,Nice Place to Sleep and entertainment the best we can do. We are meat eaters we have nothing against Vegetarians or Vegans but we do prefer helpers to eat with us.

    If you plan to come here work for a couple of hours a day and play with your phone while we work and still receive the above benefits above you would be asked to leave

    Please read carefully the information below and if Interested please forward your e-mail so we can send more detailed for you to read.

    We were hoping to get our polytunnel re-lined (new plastic) this is a major job EARLY next year, so if you have the knowledge and available would love to hear from you. (NOT DONE YET :(

    Due to the silly restrictions that we had to put up with a few years ago our land has got away from us as well as doing home projects and repairs.

    Looking for a "Hands on " Person who likes Gardening weeding and major clean up.


    We are looking for a special Person who has average English,

    Our current polytunnel is now nearly cleared and will need to be cleaned for the winter.

    This person should not be : Afraid of spiders, Have allergy's such as Cats & Dogs, Straw

    there will be Helping in feeding and cleaning our chickens

    We have no Children here (ALL grown up)

    Skype-ing/Whats App is a option before visit. (if it works LOL)

    The work will be dirty and sometimes hard (But the evenings will be good food, good Craft beer and good company....
    I hope.
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    Our shower is SOLAR it depends on the weather to heat the water.The only other facility is a bath when we have a fire in the house.
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    READ BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

    We are a self sufficient and prepping family. We are off grid and we have ongoing projects, some building work, Gardening and engineering work We have Chickens, Ducks, many Cats and 4 Dogs.....We grow our own food Organically as possible, We have a 2 poly tunnels' We are makers of Home made beer and wine depending what's available. Our location is situated in beautiful West Cork Country side, in reach of many interesting places. At certain times of the year there is weeding, Later in the year preserve our own produce ....There are many places you will be taken to from Historical sites to Local Interesting places.

    OUR MOTO IS DON'T TAKE OR KINDNESS FOR WEAKNESS & WE DON'T TAKE FOOLS GLADLY.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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 will learn all about self sufficient way of living through wind turbines and solar, growing and self provision. You will be shown Historical and visit beautiful scenery and much more....

  • Help

    Help

    Help required is varied depending on season and requirement, some of the chores are heavy as well as Light....All tasks will be supervised but we expect helpers to use their own initiative as well

    If you are Engineers can you let us know what type of engineering you do...
    Could you also tell us what ability's you have such as experience with tools electrical or manual...

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own bedroom room , semi Private living room, Full accommodation and food

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    West Cork is one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland, we are 32 km from Cork City We can provide transport to the local town (Macroom) to connect with the national bus service. We will try and make our helpers stay as nice as possible with visits to local historical sites and beautiful scenery, and like minded interesting people.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Hour's are variable, which we would happy to discuss with you

Host ref number: 598739258876

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