Love creating delicious food?

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Help a sustainable project: 20 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 international travelers: 23 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 23 travelers recommend this host to practice English
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.

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.

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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.

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.

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: 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.

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Requirements

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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27 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

23 Meeting international travelers
23 Practicing English
20 Get in touch with nature
15 Immersing in the local culture
15 Meeting locals
15 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

17 3. Good health and well-being
16 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
7 4. Quality education

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 :)

15 days 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.

18 days 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.

27 days 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.

about 2 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

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!

3 months ago

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