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Help with Renovations and Building a Studio

The experience

We need help renovating some rooms and if we achieve enough, start building a arts and crafts studio using reclaimed wood and stone. We aim to make it hyper-insulated and close to carbon zero.

Please only experienced people should apply as I am limited in time for training, as there will be other volunteers on site.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Japanese

Between 24 and 60 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

I prefer people who are self-starters and can work on their own. This position is for various kinds of construction and renovation work. In general, during the hot months, we work first thing in the morning until it's hot, then break until later afternoon and then finish evening tasks.

Activities & Shift

Can expect breaks during the day, and we often go biking and/or swimming in the ocean when it's hot. The town is one of Japan's top tourist destinations, so there's a fair amount to see during breaks.

Rules

Safety is the most important rule, but we are also working to be green, so this means using as few resources as possible.