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30h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
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The Experience
Nagarjuna KMC (NKMC), part of New Kadampa Tradition, offers everyone the opportunity to learn how to experience greater peace of mind. As a building volunteer you will help to maintain and improve the physical conditions of the Centre, contributing towards the overall experience of everyone who visits. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone with painting, decorating, building or carpentry knowledge or experience.
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- Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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24 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Non Profit Project
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How this experience will transform you
- 21 Practicing English
- 20 Meeting international travelers
- 17 Get in touch with nature
- 14 Immersing in the local culture
- 12 Meeting locals
- 12 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 14 3. Good health and well-being
- 14 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 5 4. Quality education
Alba
Switzerland
The place is beautiful with forest, lake and some animals. The people here are very friendly, there is a very calm atmosphere. Working hours are always respected. We can participate in meditations outside of our working hours.
4 days ago
Ilse
Finland
I volunteered at the project for two weeks. The end of April was perfect with nature blossoming and birds singing. I met some truly lovely souls who were volunteering at the same time. It was nice that there were people staying for different lengths of time, some for two weeks, others longer. The 6 pm dinners usually turned into late-night chats, which were definitely one of the highlights of my time there. I worked in the café, and the manager, Jason, is honestly one of the kindest people I've ever met. It doesn't matter if you've never tasted coffee, he will teach you everything!
about 1 month ago
Ha Vi
Germany
I have spent two amazing weeks in this Centre and have enjoyed it a lot. It is very rural but the walks into neighbouring villages were beautiful. The work tasks were as agreed upon and varied from housekeeping to working in the cafe. Through this opportunity I got to share meals and have some great conversations with not only fellow travelers but also some long-time residents. If you are interested in learning more about Buddhism and experiencing a more calm environment than the busy city life, then this Centre is the perfect spot.
about 1 month ago
Helena
Germany
My time at the project Kadampa Meditation Centre was absolutely amazing! Everyone there was welcoming, kind and just a pleasure to be around. The working hours were just as we agreed upon, with various tasks such as Houskeeping, Cleaning and working in the World Peace Cafe. The latter had been an amazing experience to learn how to work in a cafe and learn how to make coffee under the kind, well-explained and patient guidance of the Manager Jason. It's a nice opportunity to learn about Buddhism and Meditation as well, with many classes to attend. So all in all, I'd recommend it greatly. :)
about 1 month ago
Carlos André
Brazil
My experience was incredible. I was a bit afraid at first because this was my first time volunteering abroad and my English is not good enough. Besides that, I work remotely for a company in Brazil and we had a big project to finish up and everyone at the Centre was really understanding as they allowed me to work in Brazil time zone. I would like to thank Andy, Julie, Sandra, Sian, Jason, Amanda, Ric and all the other residents for being so wonderful and for making this experience so unique.
about 2 months ago
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