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6 abr 2025
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Myself and my husband run a small farm on an off shore island off the coast of County Mayo. We have four adult children, who live on the mainland. We have a moderate sized farm with sheep, cows and a collie dog.
We are looking for help during the busy upcoming lambing season ideally the months of March , April and May. Ideally we are looking for somebody who has experience working on a farm and with animals. Duties would include animal handling/moving, fencing and the general day to day up keep of the farm grounds. This role would be best suited for a male candidate or a couple.
We wish to point out that we are not actually a business - but simply offering accommodation and meals in return for some help on our farm.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Mantenimiento general
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
The traveller will experience rural life in Ireland at its best with us and will learn different aspects of Irish culture and possibly improve their English if they wish to do so.
Ayuda
We are looking for somebody to help care for the animals, mainly the sheep and cows during lambing and calving. There is also general farm maintenance which includes fencing and a general clean up after the winter. A normal day would involve feeding the animals and general care of newborn lambs and calves. Work will be physical, outdoors, varies from day to day but is not boring and very rewarding.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
We live in a farm bungalow. Volunteer will have their own room and full use of the family kitchen and living quarters. All meals will be provided in return for 20-25 hours help in the week. We have satellite TV and WIFI.
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We live on Clare Island off the coast of County Mayo, Ireland. The island is three miles offshore and has a twice daily ferry service from Roonagh point. The ferry journey takes twenty minutes. Clare Island is a beautiful scenic Island, popular with tourists for its many attractions. There are many natural and scenic trails throughout the island and hillwalking is a popular pastime. People are friendly and welcoming and there is an active social life with music, dance and sporting activities. We have had Aupairs when the children were younger and found it a valuable experience. We are looking for someone with a good sense of humour who is interested in trying new things. We would prefer a non smoker.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Mis animales / mascotas
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We learned so much about animal care, from feeding and checking on newborn lambs and calves to moving sheep and cattle and… read more
We had a very busy time during the lambing season and they were both a huge help to us.
Kati was hard working, eager to learn , and assisted at every farming task from delivering newborn lambs to puppy training and feeding all animals, both sheep and cattle. Nothing was to much trouble for her.
Jacob… read more
Jasmin was a great help , always willing to help in any way she could and was eager to learn about the Irish culture and way of life. She loves animals and nature and we wish her well in her future… read more
I helped Mary with the household and some little farm tasks. But at this time of the year they weren't very busy, so I had a lot of time to go on the beach or hiking.
Mary and her (adult) children, who were at home over the summer, showed me some interessting places.
It was a great week and never to… read more
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We learned so much about animal care, from feeding and checking on newborn lambs and calves to moving sheep and cattle and… read more
We had a very busy time during the lambing season and they were both a huge help to us.
Kati was hard working, eager to learn , and assisted at every farming task from delivering newborn lambs to puppy training and feeding all animals, both sheep and cattle. Nothing was to much trouble for her.
Jacob… read more
Jasmin was a great help , always willing to help in any way she could and was eager to learn about the Irish culture and way of life. She loves animals and nature and we wish her well in her future… read more
I helped Mary with the household and some little farm tasks. But at this time of the year they weren't very busy, so I had a lot of time to go on the beach or hiking.
Mary and her (adult) children, who were at home over the summer, showed me some interessting places.
It was a great week and never to… read more
