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France

5

This is an amazing experience. The work as a night receptionist is really cool and the day team is always ready to help in case of any problem. Even though some shifts can be a bit long, you dont have a lot to do and you usually get enough days off to rest and enjoy Kamakura. The house is lively and quite convenient (too bad certain volunteers are not very good at living in community but that's not the host fault) Kuni-san and Ai-san are absolutely adorable. Always helpful. Always nice. The free meals are always SO GOOD. I enjoyed myself so much that I decided to extand my stay <3

8 months ago

United States

5

I loved my stay in Kamakura! The shifts are laid back and you only have to work 3-4 nights a week (4ish hours for each shift) which is perfect for exploring during the day. Kuni is incredibly kind and caring. I would 100% stay here again!!

8 months ago

Italy

5

I spent about a month in Kamakura and would have stayed even longer if I had time! Lovely place, lovely people (Kuni, Ai san, the day staff and the other volunteers); you could work in 4 different places with shifts from 18.30-23/8-10 or 19/22-8 or 20-23/8-11 and you'll sleep in the night staff bed, three (or four) times a week. You'll live in the sharehouse with the others (a villa up the hill, 4 train stops (~10 min by train) from Kamakura station and have dinner and breakfast at Kuni's restaurant when you work, groceries expenses for the house are also covered. Grateful, will def come back!

8 months ago

Italy

5

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Kamakura is a beautiful city, and my experience there was amazing! Kuni is a wonderful host—kind, welcoming, and always making sure everyone feels at home. The volunteer house had a great atmosphere, and I met fantastic people from all over the world. The work was well-balanced, giving me plenty of time to explore. Plus, the food was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for cultural immersion. I hope to return one day!

9 months ago

United States

5

Kuni is absolutely an amazing human being! Truly looks after his volunteers as if they are his own children! There are 4 different hostels you could work at, all similar work. You live in a guest house with a beautiful view up a CRAZY hill but it's the right of passage walking up that hill hahaha! Also you're about an hour from the heart of Tokyo! Definitely HIGHLY recommend!

10 months ago

Germany

5

My time in Kamakura was great. It was my first volunteer experience and Kuni was such a welcoming host and all of the staff members were so kind too. The food they provided on working day, was amazing. Also, the work was super easy and I had plenty of free time to explore Kamakura and it's surroundings. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to everyone :)

10 months ago

Germany

5

It was a good experience, the work was not to hard. And the food what we get was amazing! Also there are nice things to explore around. 🫶🏼

10 months ago

Austria

5

I feel very lucky to had the opportunity to volunteer in Kamakura. Kuni is such a welcoming and genius person and all other stuffs are very kind. Also the food were amazing! I liked it that much that I extended. I absolutely recommend this place ✨

10 months ago

United States

5

I had a great time in Kamakura! Everyone was very kind, and there is always a good amount of other volunteers to meet. Meals provided were also amazing. I will say the description for this experience is a little off, as there may be morning shift (which lines up with breakfast, so timing is not bad) that you may also have to work, depending on the hostel your shift is at. You also stay at a volunteer house, and only at the hostel on your shifts. Overall, I'd say that this was a great first Worldpackers experience and I would love to come back in the future!

11 months ago

Germany

5

I had a great time in Kamakura! Unfortunately I was being sick for the majority of my stay, but still I absolutely recommend this place! The work is really easy and the people are so nice

11 months ago

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