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Want to make a difference??? Then we have just the place for you.
We are a family of animal lovers who run a registered charity rescue center for both dogs and horses and four friendly pigs in a peaceful country setting in North Cork. We are committed to rescuing , rehabilitating and re homing dogs, horses and the odd cat!
It's a busy hands on environment where hard work truly makes a difference.
We are looking for two workawayers who have experience with animals who will help in the day to day running of the rescue.
Duties would include
- daily care for horses, dogs & pigs
- cleaning kennels & stables
- exercising animals and spending quality time with them. As these animals have had a rough start to life you can have an impact on their future.
- physical work - lifting feed bags, pushing wheelbarrows ect
What we're looking for
- experience with animals
- physically fit , reliable and comfortable with hard work
- happy to work independently or part of a small team
- a genuine love for animals is a must.
What we offer
- private two bed traditional thatch cottage (shared)
- kitchen / living room/ bathroom , WiFi, peaceful and cozy
- Set in a beautiful rural area just 10mins drive from local town (Charleville)
Location : County Cork / Limerick border Ireland
Availability: August 1st
Minimum stay ; 2 weeks preferably longer
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Interests
Pets
Farming
Charity work
Photography
Gardening
Animals
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will learn the benefits of working with animals both mentally and physically. They will see the progression of rescue dogs and horses and how they come from nothing.
They will learn the importance of compassion and care and reap the rewards. They will experience first hand what patience and time can achieve.
Help
We are looking for a person or couple who have experience with animals. This is a must! Duties would include cleaning kennnels & stables, exercising animals and spending quality time with them. People who are applying for this position should know that there is manual labour and exercise involved. E.g mucking out stables, cleaning kennels and walking dogs.
As these animals have had a rough start to life you can have an impact on their future.
We are looking for someone to take on this position immediately. We are looking for someone who can stay a minimum of 2weeks if possible.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Traditional thatch cottage
What else ...
Travelers will have easy access to buses in the nearby town where they can travel to Cork,Limerick, Kerry and Clare within an hour. There is also a train service available in the town.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
