Homestay Iwanai District, Japan

5.0
(38 reviews)38

Help in Ski Resort Kitchen and Bar

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
33 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
30 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Bartending
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
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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 Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
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.
Support
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Availability

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
10 weeks

The Experience

Join the fun at our day lodge kitchen and bar! We need enthusiastic helpers for food prep, service, and cleanup. If you're a pro at bartending, let us know—you could be mixing up whiskey, beer, and cocktails each afternoon and helping close down the lodge each day. Come be a part of our team and make each day a blast!

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Between 20 and 40 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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38 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 33 Meeting international travelers
  • 30 Get in touch with nature
  • 16 Practicing English
  • 15 Immersing in the local culture
  • 13 Meeting locals
  • 5 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

Slovenia

5

This was our first volunteering expirience, and it was awesome. Even though the place is a bit remote, it has a lot to offer. Onsen is right across the street, there are bikes you can borrow, hiking trails, or you can just chill in the house with the biggest TV. Working hours are respected, the management is really friendly and easy to get along with. Would recommend to anyone!

about 1 month ago

Canada

5

I had a great time in the home. Fellow staff and management were all easy to get along with and I almost instantly felt at home. The nature is beautiful with many hikes and trails and the onsens are amazing, I would definitely recommend!

about 2 months ago

Turkey

5

My volunteering experience in the home was fantastic! I enjoyed it so much that I extended my stay. Dan, the other volunteers, and the beautiful nature made it truly special. Work hours were respected, and in our free time, we explored many hikes and local spots. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a rewarding and enjoyable volunteering experience.

3 months ago

United States

5

The nature is gorgeous; there are plenty of hikes and onsen to enjoy. The house is old but comfy after you get used to it! It's pretty big so there's a lot of work to do to keep it clean. As other reviews said and as always in a group house, the cleanliness will depend on the group. I was there with a few people only and we all got along great while each mostly doing our own thing . I imagine in winter it's much more lively. Dan is quite nice and tries to be flexible but at the end of the day it felt much more like a job than a collaboration. You have to push a bit to get what you need!

3 months ago

France

5

Dan is a great guy, he's so cheerful very friendly, calm, funny, always giving some advices about how to znjoy the surrounding which is beautiful. The house is great too, big, nice matress, food wise the organisation is great too. I left a bit earlier beacause I felt a bit lonely since we were only two volunteers at this point. I got unlucky because i am sure when there is more people, the mood in the house might be amazing. I recommend !

4 months ago

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Hosted by Dan

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