Help us at a cozy guesthouse by the sea in Manazuru, Japan!
The experience
Join our guesthouse team in Manazuru, a peaceful seaside town between Tokyo and Atami! We are looking for friendly and responsible volunteers to help with housekeeping, bed making, laundry, and welcoming guests. The work is around 16 hours per week with 3 days off. You will have plenty of free time to explore the beautiful coast, hot springs and nearby towns. No special experience is required, but we appreciate people who are clean, reliable and
What you offer
16 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
What you get
3 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are a small guesthouse in Manazuru, a peaceful seaside town in Japan. We welcome volunteers who would like to experience local life while helping us run the guesthouse. In exchange for your help, accommodation and Wi-Fi are provided. You will have plenty of free time to explore Manazuru, Atami, Hakone and the surrounding area.
Activities & Shift
The main tasks are cleaning guest rooms and shared areas, making beds, doing laundry, and occasionally helping guests. The schedule depends on our reservations, with most work taking place between check-out and check-in. The total is around 16 hours per week, with 3 days off.
Rules
Please keep the guesthouse clean and respect our guests and neighbors. Quiet hours must be respected, especially at night. Please let us know in advance if you plan to be away or cannot work your scheduled shift. We value good communication, responsibility and teamwork.