Postuler maintenant

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

L'expérience

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

Ce que vous offrez

25 heures d'aide par semaine

Peinture & Décoration: Aider à peindre ou décorer les installations de la propriété.

Construction & Réparation: Aider à diverses réparations ou constructions.

Jardinage: Aider à faire pousser des plantes et cultiver des jardins

Ce que vous recevez

2 jours de congé par semaine

Chambre privée: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre privée. En d'autres termes, une chambre rien que pour vous.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Dîner: Vous avez droit à un dîner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Laverie Gratuite: Vous pouvez utiliser notre buanderie librement.

Transfert: Nous viendrons vous chercher à votre arrivée et vous emmènerons à notre propriété.

Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.

Accès Internet Rapide: Internet haut débit pour travailler à distance

Espace de Travail Dédié: Espace spécifique pour travailler à distance

Exigences

Intermédiaire Anglais ou Intermédiaire Espagnol

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires

Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

Détails du programme

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.

Activités et horaires

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.

Règles

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.