ボラバイト

noun

paid volunteer work; volunteer-like part-time job

A blend of ボランティア (volunteer) and アルバイト (part-time job). Refers to work that is not primarily for income, often involving social contribution, but still provides some compensation or stipend. Common in contexts like farm stays or community projects.

• 夏なつ休やすみに北ほっ海かい道どうでボラバイトをした。

  I did a paid volunteer job in Hokkaido during summer vacation.

• ボラバイトで農のう家かを手伝てつだいながら、宿しゅく泊はくと食しょく事じを提てい供きょうしてもらった。

  While helping a farm as a paid volunteer, I received accommodation and meals.