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Description
Fun-loving family welcomes help with home, garden and kids in Galway, Ireland
We are a fun loving family of four; Tom (Irish), Anne (Dutch), Charlie (11) and Lennon (9). We moved to into our dream home 7 years ago; We have been developing our homestead ever since. We own 15 acres of land going down to a lake, looking out on the Maam Turks in gorgeous Connemara. We have a vegetable plot including poly tunnel, chickens, an orchard and bees, dogs, cats. Tom works in IT from home, while Anne runs a small food business. We own a Tiny House and that will be your accommodation when you’re volunteering with us.
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
House sitting
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Movies & TV
Pets
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we live in one of the culturally rich area’s in Ireland you might get exposed to people speaking Irish (not us though, we only speak English and Dutch although the kids might teach you a few words), get to know our lovely neighbours who have been living here most of their lives and have great stories to tell. But mostly it will be your chance to experience living in one of the wildest and remote and most beautiful regions in Ireland. Experience dark nights and quietness.
Au Pair Help
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Projects involving children
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Help
We have a list of things we'd love help with. It can be maintenance on the tiny house (it really needs to be painted), helping in the garden, feeding hens, child minding, helping with bees (only if you’re up to it), cooking, mowing the lawn, fencing, sowing, harvesting, weeding etc.
We are looking for pro-active, fun loving and independent travellers with skills who are not afraid of a little wind and rain and own a rain jacket (;
Previous experience working at anything is a bonus! During family activities we discourage smart phone usage as we are striving to set a good example to our kids regarding excessive screen time. And want to live in the moment and be present.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be staying in our Tiny House. The Tiny House sleeps two adults in a double bed that is located in the loft that you access via a ladder. You’ll have a great overview of the landscape from your ‘bedroom’ window. The house has a fully kitted kitchen with an induction cooker, oven, microwave and fridge. There is good mobile phone coverage in the Tiny House, however there is no WiFi there. The bathroom has a toilet, sink and shower.
What else ...
From our Homestead it is just 20 minutes drive to beautiful Roundstone with its amazing beaches, 20 minutes drive to Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park and 20 minutes drive to Clifden. There is no public transport directly to and from our house. There are buses between Galway and Clifden. In your spare time you are fee to venture out bike or bus or tag along with us if we are heading somewhere.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (7)
You are a great family and we've really enjoyed the time with you. Also the tiny house and the landscape were amazing.
Due to a quite spontaneous upcoming family holiday, we decided to leave earlier, because it was important for us to stay with a family/kids.
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You are a great family and we've really enjoyed the time with you. Also the tiny house and the landscape were amazing.
Due to a quite spontaneous upcoming family holiday, we decided to leave earlier, because it was important for us to stay with a family/kids.
Altough it was only a short time staying at your house,… read more
Thank you for… read more
Life never got boring because of their two crazy (Barley) and super cute and well-behaved(Monty)… read more
Thanks again for everything :)
