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Come help at our 20-bed hostel in Akita, Japan! [Visa w/ WP only]

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The experience

We are a 20-bed hostel ! Volunteers help staff by folding laundry, cleaning, making beds and sharing new skills. We are seeking volunteers that want to experience the city as a local, engage with other guests and bring a positive vibe. Also a big part of your job is to join in on hostel activities & interact with other guests, making them feel welcome and showing them a fun time.

What you offer

20 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.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Chinese

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

Program Details

20 hours of help per week (Visa with Working Permission is required)

Maintenance: Help with the day-to-day maintenance and general upkeep -painting.

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

Extension to your stay: We are very flexible in helping you if you would like to stay here at our hostel, after your allotted time. Please speak with us.

Activities & Shift

Volunteer for 20 hours (over 5 days) per week in exchange for a bed in our staff dorm and free use of our facilities.
Daily tasks will include
-General housekeeping
-Making beds
-Folding laundry
-Creative projects
-Socializing with other guests
-Participate to Language exchange program we have

Rules

- You are a reflection of our business during your time here, you are expected to behave in a friendly and well mannered way to other staff and customers.
- You must pay a deposit of $20 on your arrival as a key bond, which you will receive back on your departure provided you 1 - Stay your minimum required 4-6 weeks, 2 - Give us at least 1 weeks' notice of your departure date, 3 - Not cause any costs or damages to our hostel, 4 - Not get fired.