Volunteering in a yoga retreat centre in the Austrian Alps!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 16 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 51 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 47 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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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.

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

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

Hello lovely people, 😊❤️ we are looking for volunteers to join our friendly international team: - supporting the kitchen - supporting the house - also maybe some easy building work In return, we offer the opportunity to participate in yoga & meditation classes, snowboarding or skiing in winter & mountaineering in summer. We have super walks in the surrounding area and beautiful lakes nearby to go swimming in. We look forward to meeting you!

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner German
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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66 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Holistic Center

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

51 Get in touch with nature
47 Meeting international travelers
25 Practicing English
24 Developing social awareness
23 Developing environmental awareness
16 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

16 3. Good health and well-being

Erica

Australia

Sophie and I had a wonderful stay at Alpen retreat. We were welcomed immediately with open arms by Elly, Wolfgang, and the lovely manager Elena. This is the perfect place to come to experience nature (beautiful lake and hikes nearby!), slow days, and the BEST food cooked with love by chef Fabi 😘 The working hours were very manageable and the owners da very good job at making you feel part of a team with the other volunteers. We were also allowed to take part in a few classes with the guests during our stay We will miss the atmosphere at Alpen retreat and we hope to be back one day! Xx

16 days ago

Jeffrey

Greece

Alpen retreat is the best retreat center in Europe.. Everything is so beautiful, from the Amazing Nature around it, to the nice and kind people like the owners Wolfgang and Elly and the amazing volunteer coordinator Elena, together with all the volunteers, this place was a great personal university of Awareness, natural life and meditation. I suggest you to visit the Alpen Retreat as soon as possible.. It's an amazing volunteer opportunity.. Blessings and love to everyone

about 1 month ago

Allisha

Australia

We were welcomed immediately when staying at the Alpen. Tasks are explained in detail when you arrive and you are always welcome to ask more questions. The accomodation is a cosy house for volunteers with enough room for everyone. We loved staying here although we cut our time shorter. We would love to return ❤️

about 2 months ago

Gioia

Netherlands

The Alpen is a magical place. It's a space to slow down, reconnect with the beautiful surrounding nature and with yourself. You can join amazing retreats and explore different practices. The work is fair and enjoyable, but what truly makes this place special is the people. You're always surrounded by kind and loving people who welcome you with open arms and quickly feel like family. From Elly and Wolfgang to the volunteers, everyone helps make this place feel truly magical I'm deeply grateful for my time spent here.

3 months ago

Alpen replied

Dear Gioia,
Thank you for being with us! We've absolutely loved hosting you. We appreciate all your hard work but especially appreciate your kind and loving nature. We love you and look forward to when you'll return in September - you always have a place here. Xxxx

Gemma

Australia

Alpen retreat is a truly magical and special place, which I will hold dear to my heart forever. Thankyou to the beautiful team for such a transformative experience

5 months ago

Alpen replied

It was so wonderful to have you with us, Gemma — we miss you!
We hope all is going beautifully with your adventures, and we truly hope our paths will cross again one day. You’ll always have a place here.

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