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Description
We are a retired couple living in the countryside 10 km from Cork City Centre We need help in the garden and house maintenance. Over the years we have had many volunteers and enjoyed their company. This placement would suit 2 people who need to improve their English language skills. We provide good food and conversation and a comfortable room.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are experienced in helping people improve their English. We will introduce you to local places of cultural interest on free days.
We like to communicate and want you to contribute to conversations during meals and at other times. This makes the experience more enjoyable for all of us.
Help
The help is general garden and house maintenance including painting. It also includes some heavy work like moving garden materials.
We always have work in the morning so you can schedule your day for study, work etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Comfortable bedroom in our house with writing table. We will cook for you most days and ask you to share some of your favourite dishes once a week.
We would also like you to participate in day to day house keeping.
What else ...
There is bus to Cork 1km from us. It is not regular and so your own car is an advantage.
There are pleasant walks on our neighbourhood.
Ballincollig our local village is 3km from us
The river is 1 km away.
Blarney Castle is 15 minutes drive.
Killarney is an hours drive.
This placement will not suit someone attending language school.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet signal and can provide you with a table to work on. But you must be available to work with us in the mornings
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
They've always made sure that I was well and had everything I might need. We worked down at a house which they wanted to sell and we did a lot of gardening and also some indoor renovations.… read more
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They've always made sure that I was well and had everything I might need. We worked down at a house which they wanted to sell and we did a lot of gardening and also some indoor renovations.… read more
