Volunteer work in exchange for free accommodation (Hirakatashi)

Austrália

5

I very much enjoyed my stay here at the school. The staff are very kind, the working hours are good, and the tasks are simple. The people staying there are quiet, respectful and friendly. It's a learning/ study environment, if you like to socialise in a relaxed way, this place is for you. If you like to party, it's not a good fit for you. It's a 15 minute walk to the station, and 5 minutes walk to Lawson convenience store. Thankyou Bill, Hide and AI 🙇

4 meses atrás

Virgin Islands (Us)

5

I had an amazing time at the school! The location in Hirakata City gave me the opportunity to really immerse in the local culture. I attended local festivals and met so many international travelers. The language exchange was top tier and I was able to have English conversation with some very cool Japanese people who are setting themselves up for success in their careers while utilizing their opportunities to see the world. I plan to return to the school as a volunteer in the near future because I believe in their mission and values. This is definitely a great Worldpackers assignment!

6 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

Our time volunteering at the school through WorldPackers was incredibly rewarding. We worked the agreed-upon hours, helping with conversational English and keeping the shared spaces clean. The environment was welcoming, and the host was always supportive, making sure we felt at home. The co-living setup encouraged cultural exchange and meaningful connections with both residents and employees. Overall, it's an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture while making a real difference in students' language learning.

6 meses atrás

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.

7 meses atrás

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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!

10 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 :)

10 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!

1 ano 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 😊

mais de 1 ano 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 :)

mais de 1 ano 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!

mais de 1 ano atrás

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