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Hello, I'm travelling around main land japan and am currently looking for some (volunteer) work during the winter. I'd be open for working on a farm, in a ski resort, hostels, cleaning and much more.
My next destination:
Japan - from Oct 2025 until May 2026 View all
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Hello, my name is Rosa :)
I’m 23 years old and grew up near Cologne, Germany. Traveling to Asia, especially Japan, has been a dream of mine for a long time, so I’m very happy to finally be here on a Working Holiday Visa!
I recently completed my bachelor’s degree in History and decided to take a gap year before starting my master’s. I would describe myself as an open-minded, reliable, and curious person who loves meeting new people and learning new skills.
I’m looking for a place to volunteer anywhere in Japan — I enjoy both city life and the countryside. This will be my first volunteering experience, and I’m really excited to start! My main goal is to learn more about Japanese culture, history, and language.
I’m open to different kinds of work, but I especially enjoy practical and creative tasks like gardening, animal care, drawing, building, or general help around the house. I grew up surrounded by animals — cats, dogs, chickens, and sheep — and I’ve always loved spending time with them. My parents had a big garden, and I spent many hours there as a kid helping them grow fruits and vegetables. I like working outdoors, cleaning and making spaces look cosy.
I’m hardworking, adaptable, and enjoy giving my best in any task. I also have experience with physically demanding work, including long hours, night shifts, and using various tools, which has taught me resilience and endurance.
I’ve traveled to many countries in Europe and really enjoy cultural exchange and learning new languages. I’m fluent in English and Italian, while my Japanese is still at a beginner level. I studied Japanese at university, where we focused mostly on grammar and writing. I would love to improve by speaking with my hosts and other guests, and I’d be happy to teach English, Italian, or German in return.
After my stay in Japan, I plan to travel back to Germany by bus and train, avoiding planes as much as possible. I’m very excited for the journey ahead and to learn from every new experience here in Japan!
Interests
Plant care
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Movies & TV
Events & social
Culture
Photography
History
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Water sports
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Japanese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I’ve once lived with an Italian host family for nine months while attending school there. That experience taught me how much I enjoy cultural exchange and learning new languages. I’m fluent in English and Italian, while my Japanese is still at a beginner level. I studied Japanese at university, where we focused mostly on grammar and writing. I would love to improve by speaking with my hosts and other guests, and I’d be happy to teach English, Italian, or German in return. While I’ve never taught a formal class, I have helped many friends learn German and Italian and have experience with language buddies. I’m excited for the opportunity to further develop my teaching abilities.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Babysitting and creative play
House & pet sitting
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
- Gardening & plant care
- Animal care
- Drawing / creative skills
- Building / DIY projects
- Cleaning & making spaces cosy
- Physically demanding work
- Using tools
- Languages: English (fluent), Italian (fluent), Japanese (beginner), German (native)
- Teaching languages (English, Italian, German)
- Adaptable, hardworking, reliable
Age
23
What else ...
In my free time, I love drawing, climbing, spending time outdoors, and exploring new cities. I also enjoy playing board and card games with friends (for example I’d be happy to teach you Scopa), and I’m always up for learning new ones! I do smoke occasionally but I always respect the house rules and only smoke in designated areas.
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Driver's licence
Allergies
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Feedback
I really enjoyed working on the farm and learning about the food forest. The working hours felt very fair, and we adapted them flexibly to the weather.
On the day we arrived, they kindly took us to a supermarket and made sure… read more
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I really enjoyed working on the farm and learning about the food forest. The working hours felt very fair, and we adapted them flexibly to the weather.
On the day we arrived, they kindly took us to a supermarket and made sure… read more
