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Non-Profit School Hirakata City, Japan

5.0
(19 reviews)19

Volunteer work in exchange for free Accommodation (Hirakatashi)

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Connect with the locals
14 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers
11 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

15h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Teaching Languages
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
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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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Support
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Availability

Apr
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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Hello everyone, We're currently looking for volunteers in Japan who would like to help us with cleaning/teaching while staying at our guesthouse for free. If you've been wanting to go sightseeing around Osaka and Kyoto, this is a perfect place for you. We also provided opportunities and training for those who want to stay in Japan long term. Most of our former residents made friends and settled down somewhere in Japan.[Don't apply using CHATGPT]

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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19 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit School

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Meeting locals
  • 11 Meeting international travelers
  • 11 Immersing in the local culture
  • 10 Practicing English
  • 5 Developing social awareness
  • 4 Creating true social impact

Chile

5

My experience at the school was lovely. I spent two hours each day cleaning the communal spaces of the guesthouse, with the third hour dedicated to writing a blog. The hours were fair, the job was easy, and the environment was relaxed. Both staff and residents were friendly and exceptionally kind. The location was great, providing plenty of time to explore the Kansai area. Thank you for having me!

about 2 months ago

Portugal

5

Staying at the school was great! I am actually staying one more month :) The hours are fair and the environment is very chill. Until now it's been a calm place, there's not a lot going on, but it's close to the school and Kyoto, so there's always something to do if you want! Everyone is friendly and welcoming, I even made some friends 😊

5 months ago

Switzerland

5

The school was my first worldpackers experience and I had a great time. I worked two hours a day cleaning the house, and was free to spend the rest of my time however I pleased (e.g. exploring the Kansai area). The staff and residents are really kind and helpful and made me feel at home. The town itself is comparatively smaller, but gives good insight/helps to immerse oneself in japanese culture and there is always something to do, as my new friends would invite me to things or show me around. I highly recommend the experience! Thanks for having me :)

7 months ago

Mexico

5

The school is a great choice for travelers looking to discover Kansai. The work is easy, a simple two-hour task, the atmosphere is nice, and the Japanese students living there are really friendly. The staff was great too. Plus, it's conveniently located between Kyoto and downtown the school. Highly recommended!

9 months ago

United States

5

My time at the school was an unforgettable experience. As others said, the work is incredibly easy. The residents living there already pick up after themselves, so you're essentially just keeping the house clean a couple hours a day by vacuuming, wiping surfaces, and just small general cleaning tasks. Then I spent my third hour each day writing about my day on social media, whether about my adventures in Japan or interactions with the residents. The residents/my new friends would often invite me out to dinner or events with them, which made my time even better. Thank you!!

11 months ago


Bill replied

Feel free to come back in the near future. Cheers

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