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Help our meditation space grow: Garden, cook & fix things

Das Erlebnis

Join Veluvana, a contemplative retreat space in Fresnedillas. We need help with gardening, small repairs, and cooking for our retreatants. You’ll collaborate 25 hours a week (5h/day), with the freedom to organize your own schedule.

You are welcome to join our morning and evening meditation routines. On weekends, you can attend our courses or workshops for free if space allows. We often have children around, so being kid-friendly is a plus. Ideal

Was Sie anbieten

25 Stunden Hilfe pro Woche

Malen & Dekorieren: Hilfe beim Streichen oder Dekorieren der Einrichtung.

Bauen & Reparieren: Hilf bei verschiedenen Reparatur- oder Bauarbeiten.

Gartenarbeit: Hilf beim Pflanzenanbau und der Gartenpflege

Was Sie bekommen

2 freie Tage pro Woche

Privatzimmer: Du bekommst ein Bett in einem privaten Zimmer. Mit anderen Worten, ein Zimmer nur für dich.

Frühstück: Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Frühstück an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.

Mittagessen: Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Mittagessen an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.

Abendessen: Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Abendessen an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.

Kostenlose Wäsche: Du kannst unseren Waschraum frei nutzen.

Abholung: Wir holen dich bei deiner Ankunft ab und bringen dich zu unserem Grundstück.

Nutze unsere ausgestattete Küche: Nutze gerne unsere Küche und bereite dein eigenes leckeres Essen zu.

Schneller Internetzugang: Hochgeschwindigkeits-Internet, damit du remote arbeiten kannst

Dedizierter Arbeitsplatz: Spezieller Bereich, damit du remote arbeiten kannst

Anforderungen

Mittelstufe Englisch oder Mittelstufe Spanisch

Empfängt Einzelreisende, Paare und Partner von Freiwilligen

Was nicht inbegriffen ist

Flüge, Reiseversicherung, interne Transportmittel und Visum

Programmdetails

At Veluvana, we offer a communal experience centered on mindfulness and "noble silence." We expect volunteers to be self-reliant and proactive in their tasks, which include maintaining our 3,000m² indigenous garden, performing basic home maintenance, and assisting in the preparation of vegetarian meals for our retreat guests.

In return, you will have a unique opportunity to deepen your contemplative practice. You are encouraged to join our daily meditation sessions and, when capacity allows, participate in our weekend workshops at no cost. Since this is a family-friendly space with children often present, we value volunteers who bring a calm, respectful, and helpful energy to the household.

Key expectations:

Autonomy: You manage your 5 hours daily as you see fit.

Environment: Respect for the quiet and meditative atmosphere is essential.

Skills: Basic handy-work or gardening experience is highly valued.

Aktivitäten & Schichten

Participants will be a part of some of these activities, depending of the needs of that particular week or month:

Gardening: Maintenance of the 3,000m² natural space and indigenous garden.

Cooking: Helping prepare vegetarian meals for retreatants and residents.

Maintenance: Small repairs and general upkeep of the house and facilities.

Shifts and Schedule: We offer complete flexibility. You are responsible for completing 5 hours of help per day (25 hours per week), but you are free to organize your own schedule as you please. There are no fixed shifts during the week.

Daily Life & Logistics:

Meditation: The morning practice usually begins at 8:00 AM. You are welcome to join us.

Learning: If time allows, there are opportunities to interact with the resident teacher to discuss contemplative practice.

Location: We are located in Fresnedillas, a 1-hour bus ride from Madrid (Moncloa), making it easy to visit the city on your days off.

Leisure & Off-duty Activities:

Natural Pool: You are welcome to use our pool to relax and cool off during your free time.

El Escorial: Visit the historic town and its famous Monastery, which is located very close to the property.

Nature & Hiking: Explore the natural surroundings of Fresnedillas de la Oliva and the Sierra de Madrid.

Madrid Trips: The city center is easily accessible via a 1-hour bus ride for cultural visits.

Contemplative Practice: Use the dedicated spaces for your own meditation or reading.

Regeln

Atmosphere: We prioritize a quiet environment suited for contemplative life. We prefer volunteers who are naturally quiet and interested in meditation.

No Parties: Parties or loud social gatherings are strictly prohibited to respect the silence of the space.

Non-Smokers: Ideally, we seek non-smoking volunteers to align with the mindful lifestyle of the house.