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Volunteer visit at Buddhist meditation centre near Berlin

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The experience

We welcome people from all over the world to participate as a volunteer in a Buddhist community. We are located in historic listed buildings and grounds and you will be helping mostly with a mix of tasks such as preparing guest rooms, giving a hand in the kitchen and helping on weekends in the Cafe. No experience necessary.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

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.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteers are welcome to take part in many of the spiritual activities at the centre. This includes meditations, weekly teachings and daily chanted prayers along with retreat events on some weekends.
Please note, the spiritual activities are in German. We try our best to offer translation into English.

Activities & Shift

Typically you will volunteer Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 17:30, but depending on whats going on, it may also include weekends. You will have two days off each week where you can take part in the spiritual activities, explore the surroundings or visit Berlin or just relax in the friendly atmosphere of the centre.

Rules

Please respect some basic Buddhist principles which are: not drinking alcohol, smoke, or eat meat on the premises. We also ask you not to play musical instruments or play loud music.

A volunteer visit can be arranged for short or longer term, but will always start with a one week trial. The minimum duration is 2 weeks.