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Help paint the wall of a guesthouse on a remote Japanese island

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The experience

I am running a guesthouse on Yuge Island, a remote island in the Seto Inland Sea of ​​Japan. To distinguish it from other houses, I am planning to paint the walls emerald green, the color of the sea. It has been over a year since the guesthouse opened, but I have not yet been able to paint the walls. Would you be able to help me with this painting?

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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.

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

Beginner English or Beginner Japanese

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

By participating in my program and contributing to the running of the guesthouse, I share with participants the experience of living in rural Japan. By staying for a long period of time, participants can gain a deeper understanding of rural Japanese life.

Activities & Shift

Participants will paint the walls of the guesthouse for 3-4 hours at any time of their choosing. This help includes assembling scaffolding using stepladders. The guesthouse will provide the tools and paint necessary for the tasks. One day out of every four will be a completely free day. Participants must prepare their own meals.

Rules

Smoking is prohibited inside the guesthouse. Please refrain from inviting friends to the guesthouse without the host's permission. The guesthouse is open and I look forward to sharing your enjoyable time with other guests.