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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.
What you get
2
- 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.
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- 2 weeks
The Experience
You will be able to help our residents with with basic cooking tasks such as chopping ingredients for vegan/vegetarian meals, maintaining the kitchen and servery areas clean and tidy, and setting up the dining hall for other volunteers to enjoy their meals.
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- Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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How this experience will transform you
- 158 Meeting international travelers
- 124 Practicing English
- 116 Get in touch with nature
- 111 Meeting locals
- 80 Developing social awareness
- 66 Creating true social impact
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 90 3. Good health and well-being
- 87 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 45 12. Responsible consumption and production
Bonnie
Netherlands
First I like to say I met some amazing people during my stay, you will meet people from all around the world. Every body was very nice and they always showed appreciation for the work you did. It was also very nice to be able to attend the sessions and learn some more about Buddhism. Everyone was open to answer any questions you might got. Keep in mind that the place is hard to reach (you should probably take an uber) and be careful at the border (even if you're from Europe) sinds volunteering where you also get shelter is a grey area. Apart from these facts, it is a very peaceful place.
1 day ago
Tara IKRC Buddhist centre replied
Thank you so much for your work and positive presence Bonnie, we loved having you stay with us and hope you can come back and visit again sometime!
Sending love and blessings to you from Donna and all the team at Tara centre 🙏 x
Vicky
United Kingdom
I loved it so much, I decided to stay longer! It truly is a beautiful experience
2 days ago
Tara IKRC Buddhist centre replied
Thanks for all your help Vicky, it's great having you stay with us.
See you again soon!
love from Donna and all the team xx
Amy
New Zealand
One of the best experiences of my entire life!! I was pretty closed off to Buddhism when I first started learning about it, however the amazing exposure I had to it, through talking to the monks, other buddhists that live at the Center, through the books that are available at the Center, and of course the meditations that you can go to every lunch time and multiple others throughout the day, I have become so connected and so drawn to this spirituality that I think and hope will continue for a lifetime. Everyone was so welcoming, loving, and you feel like you truly belong here. 10/10 recommend!
about 2 months ago
Tara IKRC Buddhist centre replied
Aw thank you for your kind words Amy - it has been brilliant having you stay, thank you for all your hard work and positive attitude.
Keep learning and asking questions - come and visit again in the future - you will always be welcome at Tara centre.
Love and blessings from all the team at Tara centre 🙏 xx
Rita
Portugal
It was such a wonderful experience to be in an the Center environment where you can explore your inner world and work on improving your inner peace. I felt truly inspired by the Center practices and uplifted by the quietness and beauty of the nature surrounding the facilities. I also loved being part of this diverse, global community, where you can connect with people from so many cultures around the world. In this kind of atmosphere, the chances of meeting open-minded people are much higher, which makes it easy to connect with others. It truly felt like a home away from home.
about 2 months ago
Tara IKRC Buddhist centre replied
Thank you so much for all your work Rita, it was lovely to meet you.
Hope you will come back again sometime.
Love and blessings from all the team at Tara centre 🙏
Luciano
Argentina
My experience at the Center was very positive. I did different tasks such as kitchen work, gardening, house hall duties, and café shifts. The schedule is about 6 hours a day, usually split shifts (except the café, which is continuous). What I liked the most was the kindness and peaceful atmosphere. Everyone is respectful, helpful, and patient. the Center environment adds a special energy of calm, organization, and community. Even if you're not the Center, you learn a lot about compassion and working with calmness. It was a very enriching experience. I recommend the experience 100%.
3 months ago
Tara IKRC Buddhist centre replied
Thank you so much for all your help Luciano, we really appreciate it.
It was lovely having you stay with us, you are welcome to come and visit again anytime.
Good luck 👍
Love from all the team at Tara centre 🙏
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