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Help us build a new inn while living in a rural port town.

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The experience

I would like you to help me create a new inn.
I am creating a new inn with completely private rooms so that guests coming to Naoshima and Teshima can have a comfortable stay.
I would be happy to discuss the design, layout, and atmosphere while we are creating it.
I may also ask you to help out and do maintenance at our sister store, Cococa Secondhand Bookstore, and at our existing inn.

What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

3 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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner Japanese or Intermediate English

Between 18 and 35 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

We have traveled all over the world.
It's been almost six years since we moved to Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture.
I don't think there are many places in the world where we can live so comfortably.
We're not far from big cities and we're surrounded by nature.
There's also the world-famous Art Island nearby, which is easy to visit.
We've seen the world, but we really feel that this place is special.
Our activities promote interaction between travelers and provide a place where locals and tourists can interact, and we value the connections that are made through this, as well as the experience and enjoyment of the differences in cultures and values ​​that we can find at our travel destinations.

Activities & Shift

In addition to the World Packers, we are also hiring mid-term free accommodation staff.
The mid-term free accommodation staff are responsible for all aspects of the accommodation, including cleaning, check-in, and management.
We also ask that you help them out with their work.
We also ask that you help out with events such as children's workshops held at the Kokoka Bookstore.

Rules

You will be sleeping in a dormitory bed inside the inn.
Please treat your fellow staff members with consideration and humility towards customers.
We also value cleanliness.
Always keep the shower, kitchen, sink, etc. clean.
Also, please be quiet at night.