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We live right in the absolute centre of Cork City. Our home is a warm, bustling space right in the middle of everything.
Our home is powered by four of us, and we love welcoming new cultures!The Parents: Busy, friendly, and always up for a chat over a cup of Irish tea. We love sharing local, non-touristy tips.Our 10-Year-Old: Independent, curious, and excited to chat, play games, and learn about your home country.Our 1.5-Year-Old: Full of toddler energy, smiles, and always keeping us on our toes!Life here is happy, fast-paced, and full of laughter. You will truly feel like part of the family!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Interests
Events & social
Culture
Movies & TV
Languages
Gardening
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Fitness
Cycling
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying with us is a true immersion into Irish city life, blended with a warm family dynamic. We love welcoming people from different backgrounds and making you feel like a member of the family, not just a visitor.What we offer and what you will experience:Irish Hospitality & Local Knowledge: We love chatting over a cup of Irish tea, sharing stories, and teaching you local slang. We will show you the authentic, non-touristy side of Cork.Language Practice: If you want to improve your English, our home is the perfect environment. You will practice daily through casual conversations with us and fun, simple chats with our 10-year-old.The Heart of Cork's Culture: Because we live in the city centre, traditional Irish music, historic sites, and local festivals are right outside your door every single day.Food & Cooking Exchange: We love sharing traditional Irish meals with you. In return, we would absolutely love it if you wanted to cook a favourite dish from your home country for us sometimes!
Au Pair Help
This host has let us know they’ll be complying with Irish regulations for au pair stays.here
Help
As a busy city family, our main focus is finding an extra pair of hands to help look after our little ones:The Toddler (1.5 years): Your main task will be keeping our toddler entertained. This includes playtime, reading books, and taking them for walks in the stroller to nearby parks.The 10-Year-Old: This age is very independent! Help here is just a little bit of supervision, hanging out, or chatting after school.Light Help: Keeping play areas tidy and helping clear up after the children's meal times.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
German: BeginnerThis 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
This is a fully live-in position where you will become a true part of our household
3 meals a day and living in private room
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
To make this exchange work smoothly, clear communication and time management are key.Predictable Schedule: We will agree on set, predictable blocks of time for you to look after our 1.5-year-old and supervise our 10-year-old. This allows you to schedule your client meetings or deep-work hours around your volunteering duties.Childcare Comes First: During your agreed helping hours, your full attention must be on the children. You cannot take work calls or try to type on your laptop while looking after the toddler.Best Fit: This role is ideal for nomads with flexible, asynchronous workloads, freelancers, or part-time remote workers. If you have rigid, 9-to-5 online office hours with back-to-back meetings, this position will not be a good fit.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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