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Hi,
We are looking for a girl to join our family from the end of august until the end of October or December . We have 5 children, only 3 live at home now and only 1 will need minding . 2 dogs, 1 cat and 6 chickens (however you don't have to mind the chickens or the cat) but it would be great if you adore dogs !
We are a very friendly family.
Please contact us if you are interested in joining our family
ThanksTypes of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are very proud of Wicklow and love to show workawayers beautiful places of interest, especially Wicklow's beautiful beaches. Wicklow is referred to as the "Garden of Ireland."
For Tourist information, please visit visitwicklow.ie and wicklowtown.ie .Projects involving children
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Help
We need someone to mind my daughter before school for 30 minutes . Do 1 or 1.5 hours house work and bring our adorable dogs for a walk, there is a beautiful cliff walk near our house , where seals can be seen swimming in the sea and lying on the beach .
You would be free all day then help again in the evening preparing dinner and helping to clean up afterwards . You might need to babysit some evenings for an hour or 2.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in a detatched house in an estate, walking distance to a beach .Our house is 1.5 km away from Wicklow Town and 50 km from Dublin. There are buses every hour to Dublin. You will have your own small bedroom, but you will have to share a bathroom ,but there are 4 in the house .
What else ...
Wicklow is a great place for people who enjoy being outdoors. There are beautiful walks in the mountains and numerous beaches. We have bikes and kayaks if you would like to use them .
In Wicklow Town there are shops ,cafes ,bowling and a swimming pool / gym.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (25)
How it was hard to leave this incredible and lovely family ! I felt home the first day
I’m very grateful for your welcoming and your patient with me. I was very touched to be part of your family for a while.
Jennie is full of energy and always wants to do lots of activities with her family. She took the time to introduce… read more
If you like baking and cooking, that's a great… read more
She is a fabulous cook (especially beetroot, feta and walnut burgers) and was always happy to involve the kids with baking to entertain them .
The kids loved coming home from school to Katharina, she would do their homework with them and feed them… read more
However, if you wanna meet the most kindest, amazingly open-minded, little bit "mayhem" but super easy-going… read more
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How it was hard to leave this incredible and lovely family ! I felt home the first day
I’m very grateful for your welcoming and your patient with me. I was very touched to be part of your family for a while.
Jennie is full of energy and always wants to do lots of activities with her family. She took the time to introduce… read more
If you like baking and cooking, that's a great… read more
She is a fabulous cook (especially beetroot, feta and walnut burgers) and was always happy to involve the kids with baking to entertain them .
The kids loved coming home from school to Katharina, she would do their homework with them and feed them… read more
However, if you wanna meet the most kindest, amazingly open-minded, little bit "mayhem" but super easy-going… read more
Because that's exactly who these people are: family. From the moment Jennie collected me at the bus stop in Wicklow I knew I was in for an adventure. Off the bat, she is the most warm and welcoming host you… read more
I spent three months in this lovely family. I enjoyed so many things there.
First, i enjoyed looking after the childrens ( doing Christmas decoration, painting, baking...). They are easy going even if it is sometimes a bit compicated. They are always in action, nice and not shy at all!
Second, Jennie showed me… read more
She is also very responsible and mature, she was a fantastic help with housework and was always so helpful without having to be asked. We even left the children in her care overnight , which we had never done… read more
I spend 1 1/2 month in one of the coolest family’s at the hole Island!!
From the beginning of my first day, I loved the family and felt completely comfortable! Every day is different and on every day is something special ! I’m pretty sure you won’t be bored in this family. And I mean this in a really good way!! Rosie is one of… read more
She was a pleasure to have staying with us, she took the dogs for long walks everyday , played with the children, cleaned my house and was the fastest vegetable peeler in the world.
We all miss her so much and are looking… read more
I spend two months with this lovely and caring family. I immediately felt like a part of the family. From day one they showed interest in me and wanted to show lots of beautiful places. I had my own room wich the kids and dogs respected, but there was always the opportunity to be with the family and be a part of their… read more
The work I had to do was not to hard, some housework, walking the dogs, which was a pleasure because the scenery in Wicklow is stunning (my favourite place was the… read more
Jennie was a interested, humorous host mum. She and Alan thought me a lot about Ireland, especially the school system. Our talks gave me a appreciated feedback to my work with the kids and in the household. They also gave me many advices what to do around the area of Wicklow Town and dropped me… read more
She is also a wonderful cook, specializing in healthy food. She's a… read more
If you're up for an adventure and a half, get to Wicklow!
Jennie can't sit still, so there is always something fun to do, and beautiful beaches to see (and swim in if you're game!). As… read more
So, one thing : you have to be crazy also !!
The work consists of minding… read more
Jennie gave me great ideas of places to go and… read more
Jennie is the sweetest woman on Earth. Herself and Alan are the greatest hosts, and from day 1 they did all they could to make my stay as pleasant as possible... Mission accomplished ! I felt… read more
From the first day on I felt really welcome. Jennie and Alan participate me in all parts of their family life.
Jennie is such a loveable, easy going person and when ever it was possible she show me amazing places and or gave me the… read more
Children are very good, not shy and very curious, they behave very well (most of the time ;D)… read more
Jennie and Alan are very nice and very hospitable, I had my own room, space for privacy and shared bath, living room, kitchen etc. with the family. Although it is sometimes chaotic with five kids and two dogs I had a great stay.
Whenever… read more
Not… read more
They even gave me some days of so I could travel with my boyfriend.
The room was comfortable and… read more