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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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22 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Farm
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 13 Meeting international travelers
- 12 Meeting locals
- 10 Practicing English
- 10 Immersing in the local culture
- 9 Get in touch with nature
- 6 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
Burcu
Turkey
I had so much fun volunteering in the farm on the Beach! Chris and Asami are really welcoming and instantly I was a member of their family. Chris does his best to offer an unforgettable experience to the volunteers which Id say I have an another family in Japan now. Basically we were doing some renovating, taking care of animals, and housekeeping, some of the tasks required physical activity but that was okay for me. Whenever there is a chance Chris took us to experience the local culture and do some sightseeing. I truly appreciate for this experience much love!!!
29 days ago
asami replied
Thank you, Burcu! Weβre so happy you felt like part of the family at ELM. Your positive energy and hard work with renovations, animal care, and housekeeping made a real difference. Weβre glad you enjoyed the local culture and sightseeing, and we truly appreciate your contribution. Youβre always welcome back!
Kendall
United States
The farm is a farm and a hostel, so you'll be helping to maintain both things. Chris always ensures that everyone is having a good time and that they're well taken care of. He will try to think of extracurricular activities that will help strengthen the bond of the volunteers. He wants the farm to be a memorable experience.
about 1 month ago
asami replied
Thank you, Kendall! Weβre so glad you enjoyed your time at ELM and appreciated the activities and care we provide. Your feedback on having a set schedule is valuable, and weβll consider ways to make planning easier for everyone. We truly enjoyed having you here and wish you the best on your future adventures!
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
2 months ago
asami replied
Thank you, Fran! Weβre so happy your first volunteer experience was with us and that you felt like part of the family. Your hard work on the renovations made a real difference, and we truly appreciate your effort and positive spirit. Weβd love to welcome you back anytime to see and enjoy the finished hotel!
asami
Japan
Great
2 months 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
3 months ago
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