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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.
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.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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- 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.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Hours & Tasks
Holistic Center
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 24 Get in touch with nature
- 23 Practicing English
- 21 Meeting international travelers
- 20 Meeting locals
- 16 Immersing in the local culture
- 12 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 23 3. Good health and well-being
- 10 4. Quality education
- 8 5. Gender equality
Kyle
United States
I volunteered at the Center for 3 weeks, working in the grounds and cafe. It was a great work experience, with a clear work schedule as agreed upon. The grounds and the Center are beautiful, as is the surrounding community. The food is tasty, and I was never hungry. I enjoyed it a lot, and if I am in the area again definitely plan to return! Highly recommended.
4 days ago
Helen replied
Thanks Kyle, we appreciate all you did for us when you were here and I am pleased that you enjoyed it so much. You are always welcome to come back
Jacinta
Chile
This was my first volunteering experience and it couldn't have been better! I 100% recommend it. The place is absolutely beautiful, and the people at the center make you feel completely at home — it truly has a magical vibe. Helen is always there to support you and makes sure that you're doing tasks you enjoy and feel comfortable with. The schedule is respected, the work is easy, and the food is super tasty! I'm leaving with the best memories and so much gratitude for this experience.
20 days ago
Helen replied
Thank you Jacinta, you were a lovely person to have around we have such positive memories of you. I hope your future travels go well and that you come back to see us one day .Helen x
diego
Argentina
The the Center is a cozy place to learning and sharing experiences and good moments. First of all, Helen, Kendla and all team are absolutly easy-going and cheerful with me. They were so patient, because my English wasn't fluent at all, and all they were available to show me how to make everything. The task at cafe world peace were easy and the shift ever were. There're many the Center classes and books to learn and improve the wellness. Pocklington town is nearest village to 30 min walking. There're many place to walk and relax on the grass. I hope to come back soon. Kind regards
26 days ago
Helen replied
Thank you Diego, you helped us a lot and were always helpful and smiling. We wish you good onward travels and you are welcome back here any time. Helen
Sofía
Argentina
I'm very pleased this was my first volunteering experience. I felt warmly welcomed since I arrived - I was picked up from the station (also kindly dropped off). I enjoyed my tasks - Helen tried to take preferences into account. I took part in Buddhism classes and meditations (my first approach). Everyone there helped me improve my English, new words and pronunciation. I enjoyed my days off in York, Knaresborough, and Harrogate. Big shoutout to Rebecca and Jo, for their lovely company. If you're looking for a safe and peaceful environment, surrounded by beautiful nature, it's here.
about 2 months ago
Helen replied
Very happy we were able to connect and we very much enjoyed and benefitted from you being here . I hope your onward travels go well and for sure, you have a place in any Kadampa Centre around the world
Helen x
Giuliana
Argentina
Very good experience, highly recommended!
2 months ago
Helen replied
Thank you Giuliana, you are welcome here again any time
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