Keep an elderly family member company and enjoy the beautiful County Wicklow, Ireland

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    A friendly Irish multicultural family. Parents are both retired teachers and enjoy travelling and learning about new cultures and people. Great hosts in Ireland.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Elderly Companionship
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our home is in beautiful County Wicklow on the east coast of Ireland.
    You would be part of a friendly Irish family and community and help 2 retired teachers, who would be happy to help you with English language classes.
    Adult Classes are available nearby in English, Languages and other skills we can help you join.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Help with an elderly man with limited mobility in our home.
    We are looking for a male, ideally with experience or interest in caring.
    7:30am to 9am: Help with getting breakfast and a daily morning walk in the garden (weather permitting)
    12pm to 2:30pm: Help with lunch and a daily exercise routine.
    We can be flexible with days off, etc so that you can see Ireland and take classes if you like

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Large room in a family home in a beautiful small coastal town, only an hour from Dublin City Centre by public transport..
    10 minutes walk to the seafront and town centre.
    2 minutes walk to bus stop - bus every hour to Dublin.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Dublin, the capital, is an hour by train or bus, with lots to see or do - museums, galleries, shops.
    Nearby nice seaside walks, swimming pool and gym, beautiful scenic mountains and hill-walking - a paradise for nature and outdoors.
    Beautiful walks or cycling by sea and mountains nearby.
    Vibrant small town with local cafes, restaurants and traditional Irish pubs.

  • 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?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 497558596226

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