Do you love cooking delicious vegetarian meals? Come & join us!

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: 17 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 international travelers: 20 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 18 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We are a registered charity, housed in a beautiful English medieval manor with an ancient courtyard and a magnificent timbered Great Hall, dating from the 13th century. It is situated in extensive grounds where deer roam freely and where squirrels run up and down trees. Over the past 40 years the charity has run a range of group activities including retreats and other spiritual events, lectures, concerts, yoga classes, creative workshops, etc.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 25 and 55 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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24 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

20 Meeting international travelers
18 Meeting locals
17 Get in touch with nature
16 Practicing English
15 Immersing in the local culture
6 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

13 3. Good health and well-being
13 15. Life on land

Ketelen

Brazil

I'm immensely grateful to have been part of the team with the wonderful girls: Arlene, Mylene, and Kylie. Together, we dove into many cleaning and organizing tasks, and it was very rewarding to see the change we managed to bring to the place. Every effort was worth it! I also want to thank Pascaline. I recognize the kindness she possesses, but I know that days at the café are more challenging, and at times her behavior was more... intense, that's why I think she can improve in that aspect. the Center will be held dearly in my heart!

18 days ago

Pascaline replied

I will improve when I will have a cook in the kitchen… Cooking for the cafe is not my job! 😉 Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

kylie

Australia

Volunteering for the Abby was a great experience, the building and grounds are beautiful & historically significant , many idyllic towns a bus ride away. Schedule is clear, tasks are well balanced and hours are respected, thank you Pascaline for managing volunteers and always ensuring fair hours and good standards, truly a beautiful & special building 🌈 🪻

20 days ago

mylene

United Kingdom

I thoroughly enjoyed my time,it's a beautiful & peaceful place.Work hours were always respected & the chores were simple & manageable.I think this experience suits volunteers who have initiative,those who can spot projects that need sorting or organising & who genuinely want to help the charity thrive.The food was great; some days we cooked for ourselves,but mostly the meals were prepared for us.New volunteers may want a quick run-through the night before about how the café operates & what's on the menu,to make the 1st day alittle easier.Overall, it was a meaningful experience & I'd recommend!

25 days ago

Arlene

Canada

It was a privilege to be at the Center. Tasks vary depending on what's happening plus the daily/weekly tasks. These include cleaning, preparing rooms, kitchen-related (serving and cleaning up), etc. Saturdays are busy with cafe prep, serving, and clean up. The Great Hall comes alive with the local community. The walled garden is amazing and I enjoyed the Wednesday night meditations. Volunteers keep the Center going — come with a desire to help out and a proactive frame of mind (and heart). Pascaline, the manager, is generous and caring. She's the real heart of the Center. Thank you, Pascaline.🙏

27 days ago

Semyon

United States

The Center is a truly special place - full of history, beauty, and calm. The space is inspiring, the energy peaceful, and the architecture stunning. The schedule is clear and well-structured - no chaos, fair hours, and time for yourself. The location near Oxford adds even more value - it's easy to explore this famous city and nearby charming towns. A very special thank you goes to the amazing manager, Pascaline - the kindest, most supportive and fair manager. She makes the place feel like home where you feel safe and seen from day one. Highly recommended for volunteering experience.

about 1 month ago

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