Guest House Minamiuonuma District, Japan

5.0
(11 reviews)11

【Urgent Hiring】Dive into nature: help out at our hostel!

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
9 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Support
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Availability

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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

We're seeking a bright and energetic volunteer to join our team at a Japanese Inn in Echigo Yuzawa, a scenic snowy resort. Responsibilities include housekeeping, snow shoveling, customer service, and food preparation. The role offers 5 working days per week (4-5 hours/day, 6am-12pm) with 2 days off. Accommodation (shared room), meals, and utilities are provided. If you're interested in working in Japan's snowy region, apply now!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
  • Between 20 and 40 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 10 Get in touch with nature
  • 9 Meeting international travelers
  • 9 Immersing in the local culture
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 2 Learning about sustainability
  • 2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 4 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 3 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Katharina

Germany

5

Volunteering at the guest house was such a cool experience!! It was my first Worldpackers project and I genuinely enjoyed it. The town you live in, Yuzawa, is rather small but really cozy and famous for skiing. You live in an apartment in the town and get a car to commute to the hotel/hostel where you usually have either morning or evening shifts. The other volunteers were really nice too and it almost felt like a small family! The host even took all of us on a hiking tour. Definitely recommend

7 months ago

Raivel

Canada

5

I had a lovely time volunteering here. Ryosuke, the staff, and the other volunteers were extremely welcoming and kind, and they made me feel included right away. The work is fairly simple and easy, and the location is very central with many things to do around the area.

8 months ago

Chris

Netherlands

4

I had a great time at the guest house! The only remark I have is that it could have been communicated further in advance that we wouldn't be staying in the volunteer's apartment because of renovations. Besides that Ryo was a very kind and helpful host, the work was easy and it's a nice environment!

6 months ago

Yiran

China

4

Caring host that respected hours and is super flexible! Great place to be in the winter. My only complaint is that we needed to buy and make our own food 90% of the times which didn't match the descriptions and my own expectations. All other aspects are great

8 months ago

Riccardo

Italy

5

My experience at the guest house has been fantastic. You're completely immersed in nature, the place is stunning, and there's plenty of free time, there's a public onsen 5 minutes far and you can go skiing! The work isn't hard, you can practice the language, learn how to DIY and Ryo, the owner, is a wonderful person—it's hard to find someone who treats people like he does. I had great time in the hostel and with the volunteers with me. I highly recommend this place!!

11 months ago

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