Help a Buddhist non-profit Meditation Centre

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 35 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 nature: 37 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 35 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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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.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Tasks are many and varied depending on your skills and interests, and what's needed in the centre at the time, such as cooking, helping in cafe, gardens, household, decorating, etc. In exchange for 30 hours help you get dorm accommodation, with all meals and laundry included. The daily schedule consists of 6 hrs help & includes tea & lunch breaks. Volunteers can attend free meditation classes during their stay.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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42 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Holistic Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

37 Get in touch with nature
35 Meeting international travelers
34 Practicing English
32 Meeting locals
21 Immersing in the local culture
18 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

35 3. Good health and well-being
15 4. Quality education
12 5. Gender equality

Jennifer

Brazil

Being in the Center was really amazing! I had the opportunity to learn about Buddhism, to have friendships with local people and from other countries. I was very well received and they had patience with me because of my English. I loved working at the cafe and having the chance to learn to meditate. I'll definitely be back. Thank you for everything!!!

14 days ago

Giovanna

Brazil

My days at the Center was just amazing! The temple is surrounded by a beautiful and peaceful nature, and the people are ALWAYS looking after you. The work for me was the cafe and it was just perfect, all my colleagues and the clients were awesome to work with. I'm gonna miss this place A LOT and I really hope to come back some day. I have nothing but “thank you” to say about this experience.

about 1 month ago

Helen replied

Thank you Maia, so happy that you found us welcoming and a peaceful place to stay - thank you for contributing to that . You are welcome back at any point and in any Kadampa Centre around the world!

Araceli

United States

Truly had an unforgettable, special time here at Mayhamaka. Everyone was so kind and helpful. I pretty much volunteered at the cafe the whole time I was there and for me it was a fun experience! Learned some new things and interacted with really nice people. The hours were respected and meals were really nice. The property is so magical my daily walks for my favorite because the views are incredible, you get to really connect with nature here. Nearest town is 30 min walking and it's honestly a nice walk so didnt mind that at all! Absolutely recommend volunteering here :)

about 1 month ago

Helen replied

Thank you Araceli , so happy that you found it enjoyable & meaningful. You are welcome here any time and please go and visit our Temple near the Grand Canyon

Jerónimo

Argentina

I had an incredible and very beautiful experience. The place is perfect, the people are amazing, and the tasks are easy-going. Working in the café was also a very enriching experience. I felt at peace and comfortable from the very first moment. I also had my first approach to Buddhism, where you can join prayers and classes if you wish. I highly recommend this place, I would go back a thousand times! Thank you for everything!!

about 1 month ago

Helen replied

Thank you for your time with us Jero , we wish you well x 1000 :-)
Dont forget Kadam Dharma , it goes with you xx

Libby

New Zealand

It was a truly wonderful experience coming to stay at the Center. Helen was wonderful and eager to make your stay as comfortable as possible, the work was very well organised and it was clear what was expected. It was a delight to have two meals cooked for you a day and the place itself is in such a peaceful nature filled land. It was awesome to also have access to the classes and their library for free during my stay. Just an all round great World Packers experience.

3 months ago

Helen replied

We appreciate your feedback Libby and the contribution you made whilst here. We strive to improve all the time both in ourselves but also in the physical environment we create for others. You helped us to do that and I hope you feel you have grown a little through being here- however, you started off pretty awesome!
All the best and hope you connect with more Kadampa Centres in the future Helen xx

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