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Come help our hostel in Japan =)

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The experience

We are looking for volunteers to help us clean the hostel, prepare dinner, and help at the reception on the beautiful island of Miyajima. There might be other tasks depending on the situation. The island is located less than an hour outside of Hiroshima city and is most famous for its giant Torii gate. You can visit the UNESCO World Heritage shrine, climb Mt. Misen, and go swimming!
You can always apply with a Working Holiday Visa.

What you offer

26 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese

Between 18 and 31 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

26 hours of help 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
Shared House: We have a house for staff members that you can use.
There you have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Rules

Requirements
Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
Between 18 and 45 years old
Accepts solo applications and also couples and pairs

What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa