Help with Housekeeping & Meals at Thrive Retreats

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: 14 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 nature: 19 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 12 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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.

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 10 days

Stay up to: 2 months

The Experience

If you love yoga, meditation, and healthy living, Thrive Retreats is perfect for you! We’re looking for volunteers to help with housekeeping, cleaning, and preparing meals. Enjoy vegan and vegetarian food, daily yoga, and peaceful nature. We’re about 40 minutes from Richmond Station and offer Thursday pickups. If you arrive on another day it may cost $110 for a taxi if we are not coming past the train station.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 18 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Peace, justice and strong institutions

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20 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

19 Get in touch with nature
12 Meeting international travelers
10 Developing environmental awareness
9 Learning about sustainability
8 Meeting locals
7 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

13 3. Good health and well-being
10 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
6 8. Decent work and economic growth

Loïs

Netherlands

Athil and Natalie created a beautiful tranquil space in the midst of the forest. Perfect if you want to go back to basic and experience a remote lifestyle. I was working remotely and have to say that for me, this took away from being able to completely immerse myself in nature and the space they created. I would recommend staying there without having to work. Besides that, it was very relaxed and I forgot the busy outside world completely. That was totally worth it! 🌲🍀🐓🧘🏼‍♀️

14 days ago

Helene

Norway

I had a great time at the Center retreat! So kind and loving people, the other volunteers made the experience so good! Athil and Natalie are so kind and open, the food and accommodation was amazing! No complaints, just a good learning experience and a good time to evolve my own mindset.

22 days ago

Melina

United States

Volunteering at the Center with Athil was an incredible experience. The days were filled with great food, meeting other amazing volunteers, and a strong sense of community that made the work feel meaningful. Being able to participate in the retreat sessions was such a gift and added so much to the experience that I will take with me forever. Athil is a truly special leader who listens deeply and goes out of his way to support your goals and dreams. The environment he created was warm, thoughtful, and uplifting. This was by far my best experience in Australia.

22 days ago

Connor

United States

It was an absolute blessing to volunteer with Athil and his team at the Center. The work was easy at times and more demanding at others, but Athil always checks in and makes sure the demanding work isn't too much to handle. The food was absolutely amazing! One downside is sometimes the power goes out and since it is in a rural area it can take a bit before it comes back on. I loved my experience at the Center and would 100% do it again!

22 days ago

Louise

Denmark

I stayed at the Center for 10 days in the beautiful bushland in Colo Heights near the blue mountains! The place is an unpolished diamond in the making: beautiful, authentic, grounding and welcoming. Athil & Nathalie are very kind and good people. Yarras cooking is healthy & delicious and fulfilling. The volunteers have plenty of time to bond and explore in leisure time. When room for it, volunteers where invited into meditation and yoga sessions with guests. Work was reasonable and my interests were met, making my contribution a joy. Thanks for letting me join the Center sending 🫶🏼 until next time.

30 days ago

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