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6h
- 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.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Administration
- Help with booking systems and payments.
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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Discounts on Parties
- Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
- Discounts on Restaurants
- Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
- Discounts on Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Free Tours
- Weβll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
- Free Hiking Tours
- Weβll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Surf lessons
- Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Surfboards
- You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 7 days
The Experience
Weβre looking for creative and organized volunteers with skills in content creation, digital Elm on the Beach is a family-run beachfront hotel and resort in beautiful Kitaibaraki. Weβre expanding and renovating, and now we need help with updating our online presence and spreading the word to travelers across the world.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 21 and 35 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesnβt accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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18 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Farm
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 10 Practicing English
- 9 Meeting locals
- 9 Meeting international travelers
- 8 Immersing in the local culture
- 8 Get in touch with nature
- 5 Creating true social impact
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 8 2. Zero hunger
- 8 7. Affordable and clean energy
- 5 1. No poverty
Fran
Spain
This was my first volunteer experience, and it was a wonderful experience. Chris is a great guy, and his family is lovely; they treated me like a member of the family. The tasks were varied, a lot of work, but the effort was worth it (I can't wait to go back and enjoy the hotel I was renovating with Chris). P.S. Good luck with your projects! I wish you the best! βοΈπ
about 1 month ago
asami
Japan
Great
about 1 month ago
Elija
Germany
Elm is a nice voulenteering spot. The work is very versatile you da bit of everything. Chris and his family are good people. Also there is a lot to explore around the area. I recommend trying all the onsens and Teamlab rice terraces
about 2 months ago
Nicholas
Germany
I truly enjoyed my stay here and will always look back on it with a smile. Right from the very beginning, I felt welcomed as part of the family, which made the experience incredibly special. The place is full of life, exactly what I was looking for. The work was varied and rewarding, ranging from gardening, painting, organizing, and building to simple household tasks. We were provided with plenty of foodβbut some of my best memories come from the dinners and BBQs we shared together. I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity and all the amazing people I had the chance to meet.
3 months ago
Alex
Australia
I had a really fun experience at ELM. The host Chris is super energetic and always looking to have a laugh. The work is varied depending on what's happening at the time. Chris looked to tailor individuals tasks based on their interests and skill set so communicating such to Chris is important if you want to get the most out of your experience. Chris's family are beautiful and a pleasure to be around. The food provided is great and the accommodation is cozy. Chris also looked to give us more than just the work experience, trying to line up events and tickets for the vollies. Much love πβοΈ
3 months ago
asami replied
Thank you so much, Alex! It was such a pleasure having your positive energy and great attitude here at Elm. We really appreciate how you embraced the experience and connected with our family and the other volunteers.
Iβm glad you enjoyed the variety of tasks, the meals, and the cozy spaceβand it means a lot to hear you felt supported and encouraged during your stay. Youβre always welcome back anytime.
Much love back to you!
Chris & Asami
Elm on the Beach
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