Help our guesthouse in Otsu, Shiga Japan! (MIX Dormitory)

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Connect with international travelers: 24 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 20 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

15h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

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.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

This position is for mix gender. You will stay in Mix gender dormitory. Our guesthouse is only a 4 min walk from the biggest lake in Japan! We are looking for staff to: -help to clean the hostel( bedmaking, cleaning bathrooms, gardening) -15 hours per week, 3 to 4 days per week. (10am to 2pm) -You will be given one bunk bed in the dormitory room. Including bike rental, roundly & kitchen use

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Requirements

Beginner English
Over 25 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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28 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

24 Meeting international travelers
20 Get in touch with nature
14 Meeting locals
12 Practicing English
10 Immersing in the local culture
6 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 5. Gender equality

Miguel

Spain

Nice place and fair work!

11 days ago

Charlie

United Kingdom

Akane, Chi, Kayoko, Eric and all the volunteers were amazing, can't ask for a better experience, work hours are respected always, football pitch, bath and in between was amazing very clean and fun experience would recommend to anyone looking to volunteer in Japan

14 days ago

Vítor

Portugal

My stay at the guest house was amazing, the whole team is super nice and the place in itself is gorgeous. There's not much going on in the area around the hostel, but if you like remote, peaceful and quiet nature places it'is perfect. Your work for the 4h doing basic cleaning and hospitality tasks, the schedule is always respected. There's no nearby supermarket but staff was always available to takes us to the closest one! The football field is perfect for people who love the sport, with the possibility of joining of the weekend group. Thank you to Akane-san, and fully reccomend it 🙇

19 days ago

Tomáš

Slovakia

Everything was great! The staff were very friendly and always willing to help. I really enjoyed swimming in the lake, cycling along the lakeside, and spending time in the peaceful nature nearby. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, perfect for taking a break from city life while still being close to everything you might need. I met some amazing people during my stay, which made the experience even more special. The work was easy and all the conditions were exactly as described. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a balance between comfort and nature :)

23 days ago

Fabián

Chile

Beautiful gesthouse just a few minutes from the lake, really relaxing place. Both the permanent crew and the volunteers are so kind, we spent great timeseither cooking together, hiking, playing tabletop games, etc. The place is super well equipped and comfortable, I would 100% go back.

3 months ago

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