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We are a family of 5 with 3 boys living in the country side in Wicklow. Our boys range from 6 to 13. We homeschool and love to travel to Italy where my brother lives and we have a holiday home. Our goal is to learn Italian and to speak it fluently so we can eventually move to Italy and integrate with the community. We are a dynamic and lively family with a large country house with almost 4 acres. We have two dogs, two cats, chickens, bees and guinea pigs (and we plan to add more!)
We love to travel, music, hiking, outdoors, nature, art, sport, and we are interested in permaculture and self-sufficiency (another goal!).
We are located 20 min walk from buses to Dublin city, Greystones, Bray and Wicklow town. Any questions just ask!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will gain loads in exchange for their help. Apart from offering food and a comfortable house, they can practice their English and experience life in an Irish home (Chad, the father of the family is from USA). My husband grows our own vegetables and hunts. We live at the foothills of the wicklow mountains and can facilitate hiking and visiting beautiful lakes. Dublin is only 45 mins on the bus/car too.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Our work away volunteer would have a few tasks.
the task of speaking Italian to us, (if they are Italian!!)
to help mind our 6 year old boy
to help around the house
To help with house renovation
To help with the animals and bees
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We as a family want to learn Italian and we are also happy to help those with their English!
Accommodation
The room for the volunteer is very big with a super king double bed and has its own bathroom. We also have a gym in the garage and lots of space in the house. The house is very comfortable.
What else ...
We live in 'the garden of Ireland', Wicklow is so beautiful and there are lots of walks and hikes. The sea is only 10 minutes away too! Bray is a lovely town, as are Greystones and Wicklow.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes this is no problem, as long as they are flexible with hours
Space for parking camper vans
We can easily accommodate campervans
Can possibly accept pets
I am open to the possibility of a pet but we have a dog and two cats, and chickens so we will have to chat! Also one of our sons is allergic to some dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
