I'm not a student, but I'm looking for a way to travel Ireland on little money (maybe volunteering)?

Question

Well, I'm 23 and I'd planned on traveling through Ireland this summer, just kind of wandering and staying at hostels, nothing fancy, I wanted the real experience I guess. But, that didn't work out. Now, there's a rare window of time in my life where I don't have any obligations or responsibilities. I could leave town right now and not have to make one phone call. So, I just thought I'd ask around to see, if by some crazy chance, someone knew of a program or a way I could do the Ireland thing. I've researched volunteer programs but they generally are very narrowly focused (and you don't travel, you just stay in one town). I'm from the US, so that's another problem possibly. Something ideal would be where I could work/volunteer in exchange for room/board or something, and would also have the opportunity to explore more of Ireland than the touristy places. Also, I'm not a student, so those programs are out too. I know it's a long shot, but if I don't try I won't know. Thanks!

Answer 1

Ireland's expensive so I think you'd be better off coming here and getting a job if you could.  The only thing I can suggest if you don't like the idea of committing to something like the Simon community would be getting a job in a hostel in a rural beauty spot.  They may be closing down at this time of the year or just be a bit quieter.  You'll be able to explore Ireland quite easily from anywhere because lets face it -it's tiny-anyhoo good luck with everything

Answer 2

maybe look for au pair positions or working in a pub. it will be for little money and the cost of living is quite high since the euro-dollarization. flights are lower in may and ..october i think? btw - ireland is so small you can see most of it in a month.

Answer 3

Peace Corps, Habitat for Humanity?