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25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
- Administration
- Help with booking systems and payments.
What you get
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- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
Looking for a unique experience in Japan? Join us at Izuno Umi Hotel, a charming seaside escape where 80% of our guests are Westerners. We need your help to make their stay unforgettable! If you're outgoing, friendly, and ready to dive into an incredible cultural experience, we'd love to have you on our team! π¨π
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English
- Between 18 and 40 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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29 Reviews
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How this experience will transform you
- 22 Meeting international travelers
- 15 Immersing in the local culture
- 14 Meeting locals
- 13 Get in touch with nature
- 6 Developing social awareness
- 4 Practicing English
Nick
United States
Our stay at the hotel was amazing. The staff is extremely friendly and ready to help out if you have any questions. The work is fair and the hours are respected. We mostly did house keeping which revolved around cleaning rooms/changing sheets. In between work hours there's limitless things to do around the area if you are interested in nature/beach. The electric bikes make the surrounding area super accessible and are very fun to ride around town. Would definitely recommend staying here if given the chance!
about 1 month ago
Alex
United States
First ever volunteering experience and overall was a very good one. There were a couple times where I was confused was to what I was supposed to be doing but the staff are very nice. I was did multiple jobs at the hotel including making beds/cleaning rooms, social media work, and kitchen hand. The location of the hotel is out of town but you are in a beautiful spot. They provide electric bikes and a shuttle service that runs at particular times. Thus there are plenty of opportunities for you to visit Shimoda and/or around the hotel. Would recommend this experience if you enjoy slow travel
about 1 month ago
Jessie
United States
I really enjoyed my time at the hotel. Like all the other reviews the communication was not great but we got everything we needed and they were very flexible. The town is super cute fishing/beach village and the beaches near by are so beautiful. The work is fine but the staff is all super kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here!
about 1 month ago
Cody
Australia
Volunteering alongside the hotel was one of the greatest experiences I've had so far in Japan, and the best part about it was - it never really felt too much like hard work, because the people working alongside you (the staff and the owners) are so kind that it makes you want to shed a tear as you leave. The scenery & nature make it limitlessly interesting, whereas the people make it equally as enriching. I would strongly recommend volunteering at the hotel.
about 1 month ago
Jack
United Kingdom
The couple that own the hotel are great and honourable people! They always put an effort in into making sure they did their job well as hosts and I'm glad to have worked for them. They're also fun to talk to.
about 2 months ago
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