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Embark on a culinary adventure in a peaceful retreat center

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The experience

Are you ready for a culinary adventure that goes beyond the kitchen? We believe that cooking is not just about creating delicious meals; it's about feeding the soul and helping people find themselves through the art of food. If you have a passion for both cooking and personal growth, then our kitchen team is the perfect place for you to volunteer! Cook with us and discover the true essence of culinary magic!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

5:00 AM - Start the activities

Activities & Shift

Your Role: As a volunteer in our kitchen, you'll play a vital role in creating meals that satisfy hunger and uplift the spirit. You'll work alongside our passionate culinary team, preparing delicious and nourishing dishes that align with our philosophy of balance, joy, love, and compassion.
Requirements:
• A love for cooking and a desire to explore the spiritual aspect of food.
• Enthusiasm for personal growth and self-discovery.
• A willingness to collaborate and learn from others.
• A commitment to the values and principles of Eqylife Center.

Rules

Eqylife Volunteer Code of Harmony

Guidelines for Respect, Awareness, and Balance
Volunteers at Eqylife are part of a community devoted to conscious evolution, respect, and the art of mind training. To preserve the harmony and sacred energy of this place, every volunteer is asked to follow these principles:

1. Purity and Clarity
Eqylife is a sacred space. Smoking, drinking alcohol, or using any kind of intoxicants or mind-altering substances is not permitted. Mental clarity is essential — each breath should reflect awareness and purity.

2. Respect for the Center’s Discipline Code
Every schedule, meditation hour, and silent period has a purpose. Respecting these rhythms is an act of self-discipline and consideration for others. Follow the daily structure with mindfulness and respect for the community flow.

3. Peaceful and Cooperative Behavior
Volunteering means collaboration, not competition. Encourage and support one another. Kindness and understanding are the foundations of our work together. Every word and gesture shapes the collective atmosphere.

4. Presence and Dedication
Be fully present in everything you do — whether you are helping in the garden, preparing meals, or assisting in workshops. Each task is part of the training of the mind. Offer your attention completely, and the experience will transform you.

5. Silence and Respect for Space
Eqylife is a place of quiet reflection. Avoid loud conversations, personal music in shared spaces, or unnecessary noise. Silence is not emptiness — it is the sound of awareness.

6. Responsibility and Order
Cleanliness and organization are forms of meditation. Keep all spaces tidy and treat everything as if it belongs to you. Leave every corner of Eqylife more beautiful than you found it.