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Help a Buddhist non-profit Meditation Centre

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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.

What you offer

30 hours of help 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

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.

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

Program Details

We are based in a beautiful Georgian mansion set in a tranquil 42 acres of natural parkland. The centre is a peaceful retreat where you can help out with other volunteers and learn more about the place, Buddhism and meditation. We are a charity and open to the public 7 days a week and require help to run the centre for visitors.

Volunteers are from all over the world - have the chance to meet many new people and make lasting friendships! Also you will have the opportunity to learn about Buddhism and meditation and how to keep a peaceful mind.
We are based near York which is a top UK tourist destination with lots of culture and history.

We welcome people from all walks of life, you don't need to be a Buddhist to come.

Activities & Shift

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 the building and maintenance, gardens, household, decorating, etc.

In exchange for 30 hours help you get dorm accommodation with all meals and laundry included. We ask for a minimum commitment of two weeks, which can be extended if there is space available.

Volunteers should arrive on a Sunday to begin volunteering on the Monday.

Rules

All meals are vegetarian or vegan. We cannot cater for special dietary requirements. No smoking, alcohol or drugs onsite. Free wi-fi, no TV or loud music.