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🏡 Renovation in Ibaraki Hotel by the Beach! 🌱 🇯🇵

4.5
(22 reviews)22

The experience

We invite you to join us in renovating and enhancing our resort while tending to our vegetable garden. There’s plenty of opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. We provide free breakfast and lunch on working days. The resort is steps away from the ocean, and we offer free surfboards to all the volunteers.

Location: Ibaraki, 1:30 from Tokyo and 2 hrs from Narita International Airport.

No pick up from the airport.

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

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

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

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 50 One time

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: this is a deposit that will be refunded upon leaving elm on the beach

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Between 21 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

Program Details

Volunteer Positions and Tasks:

House Renovation: This is our main focus at the moment. We are doing renovations and landscaping in 2 houses now and we need your professional expertise! New to renovation? No problem, we can teach you the basics and it's not that hard to learn!

Cultural Exchange: Participate in activities that promote cultural understanding between volunteers and the local community.

Language Support: Assist in English language lessons for local children, fostering educational growth.

We DO NOT offer pick up from the airport. Please make your way to us.

Activities & Shift

Accommodation: Free lodging provided for the duration of the volunteer period.
Meals: Enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch during your working days. Please note that we don't provide food during your day-off.
Community Engagement: Become part of a welcoming community that values your contributions.
Recreational Activities: Access to amenities such as surfboard rentals and opportunities for beachside relaxation.

Rules

Volunteer Rules
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, please adhere to the following rules during your stay:

Respect: Treat fellow volunteers, staff, guests, and local residents with kindness and respect. Please do not invade the personal living space of the staff.
Punctuality: Be on time for all scheduled tasks and activities.
Communication: Report any issues, delays, or questions to the coordinator promptly.
Quiet Hours: Observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM to respect the comfort of others.
Commitment: Fulfill your agreed-upon tasks and hours (usually 6 hours per day, 5 days a week).
Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with other volunteers and staff members.
Responsibility: Handle tools, equipment, and resources with care. Report damages immediately.
Cleanliness: Keep your sleeping area and communal spaces clean and tidy.