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We're looking for a friendly and fluent English speaker or Japanese to help us improve our conversational English or Japanese at Canvas Hostel in Busan! You'll lead practical speaking sessions focused on everyday conversations, pronunciation, and confidence. We value patience, clear communication, and a positive attitude. In exchange, enjoy free accommodation, meet travelers from around the world, and experience life in beautiful Busan!
15 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
2 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.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent English or Fluent Japanese
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Join Canvas Hostel in beautiful Busan as an English or Japanese conversation volunteer!
We're looking for a friendly, patient, and fluent English or Japanese speaker who can help our team improve their practical English communication skills.
Our goal is to build confidence in everyday conversations, especially in hospitality and real-life situations.
In exchange for 15 hours of volunteering per week, we provide free accommodation and the opportunity to experience local life in Busan while meeting travelers from around the world.
We prefer volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 4 weeks.
Schedule
- 3 hours per day, 5 days per week (15 hours total).
- 2 days off per week.
- Exact working hours will be arranged with the host in advance.
Main Activities
- Lead English conversation practice sessions.
- Teach practical English for hospitality, travel, and everyday situations.
- Help improve pronunciation, vocabulary, and speaking confidence.
- Prepare simple conversation topics and role-playing activities.
- Adapt lessons to the learners' English proficiency levels.
Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required. Patience, clear communication, and active participation are essential.
1. Commitment & Punctuality
- Volunteers must follow the agreed schedule and arrive on time.
- Any schedule changes or absences must be discussed with the host in advance.
- A minimum stay of 4 weeks is preferred.
2. Teaching Responsibilities
- Come prepared for each session.
- Actively engage with learners and provide constructive feedback.
- Be patient, respectful, and professional.
- Personal phone use during teaching sessions should be avoided unless necessary for lessons.
3. Accommodation & House Rules
- Keep shared spaces clean and organized.
- Respect other guests, staff, and volunteers.
- No eating inside bedrooms. Please use the first-floor lounge.
- Keep noise to a minimum after 11 PM.
- Follow all hostel safety and accommodation policies.
4. Communication & Conduct
- Maintain respectful and professional communication.
- Report any concerns or difficulties to the host promptly.
- Repeated lateness, unexplained absences, or failure to fulfill agreed responsibilities may result in early termination of the volunteer experience.
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
