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Connect with international travelers: 238 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 207 travelers recommend this host to practice English
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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

While real happiness might not come from food, it certainly helps! Your role will include helping to cook for the community as well as for our regular meditation courses, cleaning and food preparation, cool and dry store organising and helping with various special events.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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271 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

238 Meeting international travelers
207 Practicing English
183 Get in touch with nature
140 Developing social awareness
132 Meeting locals
111 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

132 3. Good health and well-being

Kaia

United States

I loved my time at the project! The grounds and meditations were lovely, but my favorite part was the people. I was in the kitchen, where the main job was cutting vegetables and cleaning. I worked with Buddhist monks, nuns, and volunteers from all over the world! The volunteer culture is very positive and social, the volunteers I met were by far the highlight of my trip. Things to note: Volunteers aren't told their assigned departments until arrival Art studio volunteers work an 5 extra hours weekly (not advertised on worldpackers) Work hours were 9–5 with breaks totaling two hours

5 days ago

Mariam

Israel

Volunteering at the project was a wonderful experience for me, I feel grateful for it 🙏🏼 I learned about Buddhism and felt the love, kindness, and respect all around from the Buddhist community which inspired me ❤️ I also met lovely volunteers, shared beautiful moments together, and each one added something to me ❤️ My volunteering role was in the café, from 10 to 5 including a one-hour break. The work was diverse, light, and fulfilling for me, and the atmosphere was very good. One thing worth mentioning there were some changes in the volunteer role 2 weeks before the annual summer festival.

9 days ago

Sara

Spain

Magical experience, the people who gather at this the project are wonderful people. I would definitely repeat it again.

12 days ago

Brigitte

Colombia

I totally recommend this volunteering. I had the possibility to help in the Art Studio. My experience was great! The schedules and the tasks were as they had agreed. The accommodation is very confortable and the place is beautiful, many places near to explore. The people is very kind and you can meet many travelers and community people. If you are interested in to learn about the project Buddhism you are allow to attend the classes amd retreats that they guve to the local community. I'm really grateful for this beautiful stay. Tsalden is very kind and will welcome you with a smile 😃.

13 days ago

Hania

Poland

Staying at the Mandziuśri the project Center was a unique and enriching experience. It's a peaceful place to immerse in Buddhist practice and the project. The work, though not hard, can be physically demanding, so energy for classes varies. The surroundings are stunning, and the community is warm and welcoming. Dorms are modest, so pack light. A perfect spot for those seeking deeper spiritual connection. Wholeheartedly recommended!

16 days ago

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