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26h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic 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.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
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- 2 weeks
The Experience
Come and join our team! In our guesthouse, we need helpers to do the cleaning tasks 5 days/week or receptionists 2 days/week depending on whether they can speak Japanese or not. If you want to help in another field, such as creating videos or advertisements on social media, it is adjustable for the work shift. Accommodation is with our guests, thus it is easy to make new friends from all over the world. A shared kitchen and free rice are provided
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
- Between 18 and 45 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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How this experience will transform you
- 95 Meeting international travelers
- 71 Meeting locals
- 71 Immersing in the local culture
- 41 Practicing English
- 21 Developing social awareness
- 15 Creating true social impact
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 37 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Linda
Finland
The guest house was such a lovely hostel, extremely clean and well-equipped in terms of facilities. Everyone was really respectful :) Also, the location is great next to the main station + e-bikes provided for free! It wasn't the most social experience, as I don't speak Japanese (I think this applies everywhere in Japan) and cleaning is kinda meticulous and independent. I liked the clear rules though - when it becomes a routine, it's doable. Also, it's worth noting that Hiroshima isn't that big for exploring, but two weeks was fine (many sights are open 9am-5pm). Recommending 💯
14 days ago
Damien
France
I really enjoyed volunteering at the guest house! The tasks you'll be doing are easy to understand. You will work from 11:00 to 15:00, and the number of beds to make depends on the day, then you have to clean the common areas. As it was my first time, some days felt harder than others, however the staff were always there to help! When you've finished, you can now explore the amazing city of Hiroshima, and I loved the electric bikes they provide. Also met fabulous volunteers, and we went to visit and eat together many times. The place is overall very clean. Thank you the guest house & my friends!
27 days ago
Shae
Australia
The guest house was such a lovely place to work. Every single person I worked with was so kind to me the entirety of my stay. I found the work itself to be pretty easy and the hours are very well respected. The rooms are super clean and have aircon 24/7, and you have your own private pod in one of the hostel rooms. It's a very relaxed and calm atmosphere overall. The location is so good as it is only a street away from Hiroshima station. There's also electric bicycles which are available (if guests arnt using them) and can get you into the city centre in 10 mins. I will definitely be back☺️
about 2 months ago
Claudio
Italy
Once again, my experience at Akicafé was wonderful. It was my second time volunteering here, and I am glad I came back. The job isn't the easiest but the amount of work is absolutely acceptable and grants you plenty of free time. Fumi-San and Ryoko-San were super nice as always. The free access to bicycles makes it even easier to get anywhere in the city and grants a full sense of independence. The hostel is cozy and clean so you can easily feel at home. They also provide free rice and the kitchen is great :)
about 2 months ago
Irene
Spain
PLACE the guest house was my first volunteering experience, I was worried I would find a shared space disgusting but the place is SUPER clean and the bed comfortable. There isn't much to do in Hiroshima so take that into account when deciding the length of your stay. WORK I really liked the job! You can work in housekeeping (4h/day (11h-15h) 5 days/week), reception (7h/day (15h-22h) 3 days/week) or both; I wasn't strong enough for housekeeping so I worked in reception.
3 months ago
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