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Guest House Mapo Gu, South Korea

5.0
(15 reviews)15

Come help us and experience the Korean culture in Seoul

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What you offer

3h

Hours per day
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.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
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.
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.
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Hello! ^ _ ^ I'm Juliana, the owner of this residence and guest house in Seoul. We are looking for friendly and diligent volunteers. We work 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. We offer dormitory beds. The task is mainly cleaning the rooms, cleaning the bathroom, changing beds and sometimes other minor maintenance. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you very much. ^^

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Korean
  • Between 18 and 40 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • Be from outside South Korea

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Meeting international travelers
  • 13 Practicing English
  • 11 Immersing in the local culture
  • 7 Meeting locals
  • 5 Creating true social impact
  • 3 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 6 3. Good health and well-being
  • 6 17. Partnerships for the goals

United Kingdom

5

I had a great time at Han river guesthouse! I met some great friends and Juliana was great, would really recommend volunteering here

8 days ago

Chile

5

I love the guest house! I don't want to go. I feel at home, the atmosphere is very pleasant, so are the people. Juliana is very loving and warm. When we have meetings with all the volunteers, she always makes sure that we are well and that we are not missing things. The rooms are comfortable and the hostel is well located, although it is on a high hill, the center is quite close, I love it 💖

25 days ago

Czech Republic

5

I really loved my stay at Hangang. The work was easy, and the other volunteers were super nice. You get two days off each week, which is great for either catching up on sleep or making bigger plans. The usual task is cleaning the rooms, which starts around 10:30 and finishes with lunch cooked by one of the volunteers. The guesthouse itself is a cozy place. That being said, it can get a bit crowded, and your experience will depend a lot on the people around you. So come with an open mind and be respectful. I stayed for a month, and it was wayy too short, so try making it at least two :D.

about 2 months ago

Colombia

5

I had an amazing experience at the Guesthouse. The tasks are very easy to do; you just need to pay attention to the details they give you in order to da good job. They respect your days off, and the food is also really good. It was my first volunteer experience, and I 100% recommend it. From the very first day, I made friends who made me smile all the way through. I carry them in my heart, especially Juliana a respectful, cheerful, talented, and very caring person. I will never forget the moments of laughter and fun we shared in the common room. Thank you and see you soon. ^^

3 months ago

Colombia

5

Juliana is the most amazing, funny, talented, and caring person. She runs the guesthouse with so much love, and that truly reflects in the way you're treated here. Working hours are always respected, and the tasks are simple, but you need to pay attention to the details because everything should be done with care, consistency, and a sense of responsibility. I'll be forever grateful to Han River Guesthouse for making my experience in Korea so meaningful and unforgettable. Make sure to take care of the house and Juliana as much as she takes care of you. You'll feel like part of a family here.

3 months ago

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