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We are looking for responsible and motivated volunteers to help as cleaning staff in a hostel in Hakuba, Japan. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy keeping spaces organized, meeting travelers from around the world, and being part of a friendly, international hostel environment—while also experiencing Hakuba’s beautiful green season nature and the charm of local countryside life in Japan 🌿🏔️
12 hours of help per week
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
4 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Intermediate Japanese
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
🏠 Free accommodation
(*Free Accommodation is a system where you exchange your time helping with tasks such as cleaning and housekeeping for a place to stay. No salary is provided.)
🏔️ Surrounded by Hakuba’s beautiful nature, especially during the green season 🌿
🌍 Friendly, international hostel environment
👫 Cultural exchange and authentic local life experience in rural Japan
📚 Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is a plus, but not required
🙌 Who we’re looking for:
🙂 Responsible, reliable, and proactive people
🧹 Comfortable with cleaning and housekeeping tasks
🎉 Open to connecting with guests and joining hostel activities
After work or on your days off, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy—hiking, river swimming, cycling, and more, all surrounded by Hakuba’s beautiful nature 🚴♀️🌿🏞️✨
If you’re looking for a balanced volunteer experience while enjoying nature, fresh air, and a slower-paced local lifestyle in Hakuba, this opportunity is perfect for you 🌿🏔️✨
Come join us and be part of our hostel community!
🧼 Your responsibilities:
🛏️ Bed making and room preparation
🧹 Cleaning and maintaining common areas
🏠 General housekeeping duties to keep the hostel clean and comfortable
🎉 Actively participating in hostel events and tours to help create a lively and social atmosphere
⏰ Work schedule:
🕒 16 hours per week
📅 Work 4 days per week
🌴 3 days off per week
