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Holistic Center Sarthe, France

5.0
(166 reviews)166

Long term kitchen hand

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Connect with international travelers
148 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
127 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

25h

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.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Your mission will be to assist the catering managers for at least 3 weeks (6 weeks preferable). you undertake to help with: - Food storage room (5hrs/week): training offered - Kitchen hand (15hrs/week): You need to speak and understand French and to be physically fit (shopping groceries, carrying things in stairs, heavy pots and pans etc)

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Requirements

  • Intermediate French or Intermediate English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • Travel insurance
  • Mandatory volunteer introduction video

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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166 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

  • 149 Meeting international travelers
  • 128 Get in touch with nature
  • 116 Meeting locals
  • 97 Developing social awareness
  • 89 Practicing English
  • 78 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 139 3. Good health and well-being
  • 75 15. Life on land
  • 59 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 1 5. Gender equality

Turkey

5

This place is so special and it was an amazing experience for me. All the people are so nice and kind. They host a lot of volunteers so it's a great way to socialize. If you like peace, and also social interactions, this is the right place to come!

2 days ago

Germany

5

The experience I had at the Center was awesome! Everyone was always super friendly and the food was very good. This place is great for meeting other travellers as well as locals and you can spend a lot of time with them. I would highly recommend this volunteering opportunity!

3 days ago

Australia

5

My experience here was amazing and this is the moat peaceful place i have ever been.. Everybody has a really positive energy and it's a very social environment. The teachings here are also interesting and the monks were happy to answer all my questions about Buddhism.

28 days ago

Spain

5

We volunteered for two weeks at the Center in the Center, helping with gardening. It was a great experience. we met lovely people, enjoyed the peaceful place, and learned about Buddhism. The meditations were helpful, and the food (vegetarian/vegan) was good, even if we couldn't cook ourselves. The location was quite remote, but our work hours were fair and our supervisor José was super kind. Overall, a very positive experience!

about 1 month ago

United States

5

Me and my friend that i stayed here with loved our stay and i truly adored every single person i met. everyone was so welcoming and sweet. the work was nice and the lady we worked with, Barbara was so helpful. i'd love to come back and i also recommend anyone thinking of staying at the Center to go for it. <3

about 1 month ago

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