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16h
- Hours per week
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 30 days
The Experience
We’re looking for energetic team members to primarily support our guesthouse and also some creative projects — running a small shop, assisting in our shared parenting house, and helping with pop-ups and rental spaces, etc. If you have skills in photography, design, marketing, DIY, or child care, that’s a big plus! In return, you’ll stay in the heart of Osaka, just a 5-minute walk from Dotonbori, where vibrant nightlife and local culture await.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
- Between 24 and 50 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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How this experience will transform you
- 9 Meeting international travelers
- 7 Immersing in the local culture
- 7 Meeting locals
- 3 Practicing English
- 1 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 2 5. Gender equality
- 1 6. Clean water and sanitation
Sergio
Spain
Amazing experience all in all. The owner is one of the kindest, most open persons you're ever gonna find, and I couldn't even begin to count the times she helped me out during my stay. The team was amazing, and meeting new people all the time made every day feel fresh and new. It was my first worldpackers experience, but I'm sure it's gonna stick with me for the rest of my life. Thank you so much, Mayumi and everyone!
about 1 month ago
David
Netherlands
Staying at the hostel was my first volunteering experience. And I'm very happy it was here! Mayumi-san, the owner of the hostel, is a very calm, friendly and kind hearted woman, very easy to work for. I met lots of different travellers (mostly non-Japanese) and had some amazing conversations with them! the hostel felt like a home to me, exactly what I was looking for. And to work at her little fabric shop was lovely as well! All in all, I really enjoyed my stay there! It gave me the opportunity to really 'live' inside Japan for a month. An unforgettable experience!
about 2 months ago
Alice
United Kingdom
I had a great time volunteering at Guesthouse the hostel. Mayumi was very welcoming but she also gave the volunteers lots of autonomy to make their own decisions, which I appreciated! I felt respected and I enjoyed being part of the team.
2 months ago
Tatum
Netherlands
The hostel is a small the hostel in a great location! 10 minutes away from Dotonbori on foot. The owner Mayumi-san is pretty hands-off so one of the volunteers picked the schedule and days off. The work is very light and easy, cleaning and reception both. The facilities are good, there are staff only accommodation and the best part for me: the volunteer team! I feel like a big part of what your experience will be like here will be the other volunteers. I met some amazing volunteers, we went on a few trips and for dinner and drinks often. Thanks everyone and Mayumi-san for a great time!
3 months ago
Aaron
Canada
It's a small place that carries a lot of charm. Great opportunities to meet new people in the form of volunteers and guests, Mayumi (the owner) is super chill and accommodating. Since this the hostel is run with a small team, often the work hours can be variable and operate on an as-needed basis, but the expectations are never unreasonable. I had plenty of time to explore around Osaka with my new friends :)
4 months ago
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