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- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Teaching Languages
- Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
What you get
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- 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.
- 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.
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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- 2 weeks
The Experience
My goal for our volunteers is that they can immerse themselves in local Japanese culture, build lasting relationships, and grow their skills. I want to build a bridge between travelers and the local community by running conversational English classes and getting our guests involved in local events. Alongside teaching English, the work will include hostel upkeep - housekeeping, cleaning, and renovating. I look forward to meeting you :)
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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33 Reviews
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Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 31 Meeting locals
- 27 Get in touch with nature
- 23 Immersing in the local culture
- 22 Meeting international travelers
- 9 Creating true social impact
- 9 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 12 3. Good health and well-being
- 8 5. Gender equality
- 2 2. Zero hunger
Lisa
China
Kai is truly a kind and generous host, and the guesthouse is surrounded by beautiful forest. There's a river right next to the house, and you can even take a cold-water bath if you want! The atmosphere here is peaceful and calm. Kai's students are really fun, and I truly enjoyed spending time with them—talking, playing games, and learning from each other. Volunteering here has been an unforgettable experience! During my stay, we cooked together, shared housework, and visited the library for cultural exchange. The natural scenery around us is mesmerizing！I highly recommend Vangruand Packers!
21 days ago
Táillte
Ireland
I had an absolutely wonderful time volunteering with Kai for two weeks. Helping out at his hostel was a great experience, and teaching English conversation classes gave me the chance to connect with his local community in a meaningful way. Kai is kind, thoughtful, and genuinely fascinating, I loved hearing stories from his travels. His home is surrounded by stunning mountains, and it was wonderful to hike the nearby trails and relax in the onsens during my time off. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a warm host, a beautiful setting, and a truly special cultural exchange!
about 1 month ago
Liv
Australia
Kai is a generous, kind and funny human being and anyone would be lucky to stay here. the hostel was my first world-packers experience and it couldn't have been better! The tasks were easy to understand. General housekeeping, conversational English lessons and some fun random jobs to make the hostel a better place. The food cooked by Kai were delish, hearty meals. I was so lucky that during the time I stayed there were a lot of community events: a Halloween party, local flea market and school food festival. Kai is a legend and I always felt comfortable hanging in his company!
about 1 month ago
Natalia
United Kingdom
This is a nice cozy place to stay close to nature. I particularly enjoyed helping out with a new wooden house project. I also enjoyed the conversational classes with the local students. Thanks Kai!
3 months ago
Amy
United States
I had such an amazing time with Kai at the hostel. It was such a joy to help in the English classes. I was also able to help paint a house! During my time off, I was free to swim in the river, go for hikes, or walk into town. Also, the food was delicious!!!! It was a wonderful few weeks that I would recommend to anyone.
3 months ago
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