Join our family in Ballyclough, Co. Cork, Ireland

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  Description

  We are a friendly young family of 4, with 2 children (a girl, 2.5 years and a boy, 4 months). I am from New Zealand but was born in South Africa and lived in a Italy for a number of years (and speak Italian). My husband is from Ireland. We live in a rural area in North County Cork, about a 10 min drive from Mallow town and train station.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are a multicultural family located in the “centre of Ireland” where you will easily be able to access and learn about many aspects of Irish culture and history.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We are looking for someone to primarily assist with household chores (including cleaning, washing, cooking) and childminding. There will also likely be some gardening and dog walking (we have 2 miniature schnauzers) with the potential to also assist with farm work if interested.
  
  Please note we are a strictly non-smoking household so cannot accept workawayers who smoke (including e-cigarettes / vaping), sorry.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent

  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.
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  Accommodation

  Accommodation is in a bright, newly renovated downstairs spare bedroom in our detached dormer bungalow, with a queen bed, desk, wardrobe and window seat, as well as access to high speed fibre broadband. The family bedrooms are upstairs so you will have your own space. You will be welcome to share in our family meals. Separate downstairs bathroom with toilet, sink and shower (please note this is the only downstairs bathroom and as our living space - lounge, kitchen etc - are downstairs, family members will also share the use of the toilet in that bathroom during the day).
  
  We are located in a rural area with limited public transport. We would be happy to drop workawayers to the train station in Mallow (where trains are available to Cork, Dublin and beyond) or the bus stop at New Twopothouse (where a bus can be caught to various locations) during reasonable hours, subject to our own schedules. It is important for workawayers to be aware that we are not located close to nightlife and not within walking distance of a town.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

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

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