Workcamp Details

Sonairte (www.sonairte.org) was established in the late 1980's, it is a visitor centre promoting ecological awareness and sustainable development. As well as an Energy Courtyard, there is a walled organic garden and nature trail. The reception area provides free info on sustainable living to the public and there is an Eco-shop and cafe. W: Work at this time will involve mainly dealing with visitors by helping in the Eco shop, Reception and Mustard Seed Cafe. Gardening involving planting, weeding and harvesting vegetables and soft fruit. Assisting with event days and Farmers Markets. S: Study theme is Organic Gardening. A: Accommodation is basic and mixed, in 2 rooms in the Centre on foam mattresses; bring a sleeping bag. In line with the ecological ethos of the Centre, food is vegetarian only. Volunteers cook and clean for themselves on a rota basis. L: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the public. Q: Volunteers must enjoy working with the public and have an interest in sustainable living. T: Sonairte is in an isolated area, situated in a farm complex of noted historical interest on the banks of the River Nanny, within walking distance to the small coastal town of Laytown. Local sites of interest include Newgrange Megalithic Passage Tomb, Knowth and Dowth. Laytown is one hour north of Dublin city by train or bus. X: Unsuitable for wheelchairs. Volunteers are encouraged to use alternative forms of transport to air travel.