Homestay Iwanai District, Japan

5.0
(59 reviews)59

Versatile Helper Wanted in Rural Hokkaido – Eat Well, Live Local

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
48 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
44 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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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.
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.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
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.
Discounts on Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
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.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

We’re on the lookout for some helping hands to jump into a variety of tasks—everything from grass cutting and wood splitting to painting, cleaning, and whatever else the season brings. This summer, we’ve got big plans: clearing out an old chairlift station to transform it into a snow CAT garage, prepping a hotel for opening, and helping organize a fun-filled summer camp for kids. There’s always something happening, and we’ll do our best to matc

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Japanese
  • Between 20 and 60 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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59 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 48 Meeting international travelers
  • 44 Get in touch with nature
  • 26 Practicing English
  • 24 Meeting locals
  • 22 Immersing in the local culture
  • 7 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 15 15. Life on land
  • 5 13. Climate action
  • 3 2. Zero hunger
Adrià

Spain

5

The home is amazing, you really connect with nature. There's not a lot to do around the house, the village is 40 min away walking, so you need to mentally prepare for that. If there's not a lot of volunteers you can feel a bit bored, but if there's more people is a really good experience. Also Aiwa and Mayu are incredible, so you'll be good. I want to thank them and Aki, Dan, Nick, Rikku, John, Paul, Kye and Louie for being extraordinary people. This place we'll always be in my heart.

about 1 month ago

Arthur

Brazil

5

The home restort will always have a special place in my heart. Loved everyone i met there, especially the girls that live in the house and helped the volunteers.

3 months ago

Sarah-Jane

South Africa

5

This was my first experience with Worldpackers and I thoroughly enjoyed it & would recommend! From what it seems, a very different experience coming in the summer vs winter so, if you have flexibility, chose your time of year accordingly. In the summer we assisted with manual labour type jobs. The resort & accommodation is out of town and without a car it made it more challenging to get out. However, the time spent with everyone in the house & the resort was a true highlight for me. Going to miss everyone I met at the home!

4 months ago

August

Sweden

5

I had a wonderful time at the home resort and met a lot of great people. The work was good and varied from day to day so it never felt repetitive, I also learned a lot too. Overall it was a great experience and I would recommend people to do it

5 months ago

Alban

Luxembourg

5

I was a volunteer here in winter and I had a great time. The kitchen staff is very welcoming and kind, I almost felt like I was part of their family. The hours are exactly what they say so 5 hours a day consisting of helping out in the kitchen and then cleaning everything after service. The scenery is beautiful and you get a lot of chances to go ski/snowboard. While the house is old and cold, the nice people sharing it with you will give you a sentiment of warmth. So really apart from the house there are no downsides to volunteering here and I guarantee you will have a good time!

7 months ago

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Hosted by Dan

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