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16h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
3
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Discounts on Parties
- Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
- Discounts on Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Free Parties
- Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Be part of the vibrant bar & art community in downtown Kobe, Japan, by volunteering in our sharehouse connected to the popular bar 'Alchemy'! Help with light cleaning and daily tasks while making our space welcoming for tenants and guests. With a green thumb, you can also keep our rooftop bar lush. Enjoy your own private room with basic facilities, make great friends, and explore the exciting city of Kobe and its surroundings. See you soon!!
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate Japanese
- Over 20 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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6 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Bar English School Eikaiwa Style And Share House Guesthouse Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 6 Meeting locals
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
- 5 Meeting international travelers
- 3 Practicing English
Yuko
Japan
Work here was quite easy, basically change bed linens and cleaning rooms and bathrooms, as and when there are checked out guests. (Not even everyday) One time I helped bar to wash glasses, clean tables and waitressing. That night there was a band from Canada playing at the venue and it was quite fun! Paul, Jacob, Tomo and all bartenders and staff are very nice and welcoming. I had plenty of time to explore Kobe during my free time, and it was great to see my home country as a "tourist". Thank you for having me!
15 days ago
Max
Denmark
I just worked at the host for three weeks, and it has been an absolute blast. Paul, Tomo and Jacob are such inspiring, friendly and welcoming hosts. They quickly made sure to introduce us to the rest of the amazing team at the bar. The work tasks are simple and easy. You choose your own schedule. This means you have a lot of freedom to explore Kobe and the surrounding area. The community at the host is very special and dear to me, and I will cherish the moments I spent there. Everyone is so kind, and you will meet so many wonderful new friends. Will definitely return again! Thank you, the host!
19 days ago
Iris
Spain
Had an amazing time at the host :) Everyone has been very kind and hospitable making our time at Kobe feel almost like home ;) Location is perfect both if you want to be where the action happens or if you want to go on day trips and little excursions! Tasks are fairly easy and manageable and they can be varied, so you won't get bored. Overall it has been a great experience and I'm definitely planning on going back to Kobe to visit the host family again 😊
27 days ago
Fred
United Kingdom
I had a fantastic time working at the host in Kobe, Paul, Doren, Jacob and everyone else have been so welcoming and fantastic during my entire stay here! I especially liked all the different projects I got to take part in and organise, It was really fun and rewarding every day. The work is hours are mostly self organised so if you are the type of person who enjoys setting your own schedule then this is the place to be! I would highly recommend this position to anyone considering it and personally would love the opportunity to come back myself. Thank you, I'll be back soon!! Fred
about 2 months ago
Nico
Italy
Staying at the host was an unforgettable experience. This place has a strong community spirit and a unique atmosphere that makes you feel part of something special right away. It was amazing to meet people from all over the world, share stories, and build connections I'll carry with me forever. The entire staff is phenomenal and always friendly, and Paul, the host, is truly kind and inspiring. I highly reccomend this place, the host is not just a place to stay, but a real international family, where you feel supported, and surrounded by positive energy every single day. Thank you the host.
3 months ago
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Hosted by Paul
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