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30h
- Hours per week
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- Cooking
- Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Bartending
- Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
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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- 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.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or 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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29 Reviews
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How this experience will transform you
- 25 Meeting international travelers
- 25 Practicing English
- 22 Get in touch with nature
- 17 Immersing in the local culture
- 17 Meeting locals
- 16 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 18 3. Good health and well-being
- 18 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 7 4. Quality education
Helena
Spain
My short stay at the Centre was a wonderful experience. Every single person there, from Sian, Amanda, the managers like Jason to all the rest of the volunteers were extremely kind, welcoming and respectful all the time. The working hours were respected every day as well as the free days. The building itself and the surrounding areas look like they are part of a fairytale. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking forward to develop new skills, meet kind souls and learn more about Buddhism and meditation. I will be forever grateful and treasure all of the memories I made.
9 days ago
Laura
Netherlands
I've had an incredible time at the project Kadampa! Everybody was very welcoming and kind and I was able to meet a lot of fellow volunteers who quickly became real friends. The hours were always respected and the work was very varied. I worked a lot in the kitchen which was a great experience and I learned a lot. The grounds are amazing and very relaxing. There is not a lot to do in the surrounding area, but there are some villages in walking distance with a shop and pub which are nice to visit on your days off. I would highly recommend volunteering here :)
about 1 month ago
Victor Felisberto
Brazil
My experience was incredible! An amazing place with phenomenal people, surrounded by nature, filled with kindness, and deeply connected to the Dharma.
about 1 month ago
yichun
China
Looking back on my time at the meditation centre, it all feels like a dream that passed in the blink of an eye. I still remember the drive there—the golden wheat fields lining the road, the tall trees stretching towards the sky—it felt as if I were escaping the real world and entering a hidden paradise. And in many ways, it truly was a utopia nestled among the golden fields. Here, I experienced the calm of the English countryside and encountered so much kindness and warmth from the people around me. I think I'll always remember the peaceful afternoons, and the smiling faces of my friends.
about 2 months ago
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.
3 months ago
Amanda replied
Hi Alba
Was wonderful to have you with us - you came at the right time your lovely calm energy and smiles :-) Always welcome at Thornby Hall!
Warmest wishes, Sian
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