Come and join our family and explore Waterford, Ireland

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    I am single parent with two children . I am looking for help with my 7yr old daughter .My son has just finished college and is living in Canada. We are a very busy family living in Waterford City with 3 dogs . We all love being outside and enjoy meeting new people.

    Our house is situated on the outskirts of Waterford city- close to all transport links.

    My daughter is very active, loves nothing more than being outside playing with our dogs.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Events & social
    Culture
    Movies & TV
    Van life
    Art & design
    Writing
    Books
    Gardening
    Animals
    Cycling
    Yoga / Wellness
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Come and join our family. I'm a single parent and love spending time with new people. Waterford city has a rich tapestry of culture and history with a back-drop of fantastic beaches and mountains . It has a a thriving alternative community not to mention a fantastic independent political flair.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    This host has let us know they’ll be complying with Irish regulations for au pair stays.here

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    I are looking for someone to help us over the summer months but will consider shorter-term .

    We really would like you to become part of our family during your stay. If you are a kind, energetic, mature person, non-smoker, and likes the outdoors then come stay with us!

    I am looking for someone who is willing to help with my 7 yr old daughter Susie -approx 15 hrs a week.

    We are a busy family with many activities like , swimming, surfing and walking our three dogs.

    We are also ten minutes drive away from the nearest beach where we swim daily -even throughout the winter. You are welcome to join us !

    We have 3 dogs who are very much part of our family and we would require your help walking these.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private bedroom with your own bathroom (may be shared with my son .Self contained kitchen with separate entrance .

    Meals can be provided.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Workawayers will be introduced to the community that I am very much involved in and helped develop whatever their area of curiousty is .

    Workawayers will also get ample opportunity to discover the regional history and explore the local area and we will always try and be flexible to allow workawayers time to enjoy our area.

    We live in a two story, 4 bedroomed house in the suburb of Viewmount close to Waterford city. There are many English classes you can attend in Waterford and where you can get to know others if you wish.

    We live close to Waterford city,, approx 20 minute walk into town or a ten minute bike ride.. Also the bus stop is less than 5 minute walk from our house and it goes to the the city every 30 minutes so it's a great service.

  • 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

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs ,cats , birds!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 526958849936

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