Volunteer work in exchange for free Accommodation (Hirakatashi)

Itália

5

My sister and I are very grateful for the kindness and understanding shown to us by the school staff and the overall atmosphere was very friendly and laidback. Cleaning tasks took about an hour to complete between the both of us. The conversations in English with the school's students were scheduled with care so that they were agreeable for us as well as for the students. This let us have plenty of spare time to invest in exploring the Kansai area.

15 dias atrás

Chile

5

My experience at the school was incredible! From the start, the host and the staff were really nice, they explained everything to us and work was as agreed and shown on worldpackers: 3 hours of work a day, in our case, 1 hour of cleaning and 2 of blog writing (which could be done whenever, as long as you sent something back!). You could use the rest of the day doing what you wanted. The place itself was comfortable and the people in there were really respectful. I loved my volunteering experience and if I could do it again, I would!

3 meses atrás

Alemanha

5

It was a really nice experience. When I stayed there , there wasn't many students so it was not much cleaning to do which was nice because I had a lot of freetime to look around the Kansai area. In comparison to other positions you are more by yourself because you will probably be the only volunteer but there are always people on the school to talk to :) Hirakata is also a cute city lots of parks and close to nature it was fun to look around. I would recommend to stay here if you want to travel to the school, kyoto or Nara which are very close :)

4 meses atrás

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!

7 meses atrás

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 😊

9 meses atrás

Suíça

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 :)

12 meses atrás

México

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!

1 ano atrás

Estados Unidos

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!!

mais de 1 ano atrás

Bill respondeu

Feel free to come back in the near future. Cheers

Estados Unidos

5

This was one of my most relaxing experiences in Japan with just the perfect local vibe. The Work is very REASONABLE. Bill asked us to do basic house keeping for 1 hour during the weekdays and for the rest of the time we worked on side projects to benefit the house. The house is a great conduit to speak with natives and the international residents .They make you feel at home and connected to Hirakatashi.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Estados Unidos

5

The school is the perfect place for a traveller looking to discover the Kansai area! The work is super easy compared to other experiences. Bc there was 2 of us, it was just cleaning for 1 hour and then an individualized project/yard work to complete the rest of the 15 required hours on our own time. While I was there, the language school wasn't busy, so we did not need to help out there, but during peak school season, you might!! The location is residential, but it's perfect if you're looking to explore bc it's central between Kyoto and downtown the school. Super comfortable space and highly recommend!!!

mais de 1 ano atrás

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