Aplique agora

Help our meditation space grow: Garden, cook & fix things

A experiência

Join Veluvana, a contemplative retreat space in Fresnedillas. We need help with gardening, small repairs, and cooking for our retreatants. You’ll collaborate 25 hours a week (5h/day), with the freedom to organize your own schedule.

You are welcome to join our morning and evening meditation routines. On weekends, you can attend our courses or workshops for free if space allows. We often have children around, so being kid-friendly is a plus. Ideal

Como você ajuda

25 horas por semana

Pintura e Decoração: Ajude a pintar ou redecorar espaços internos e externos.

Construção e Reparos: Ajude em reparos, manutenção ou a construir.

Jardinagem: Ajude a plantar, regar e cultivar jardins.

O que você ganha

2 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.

Internet de Alta Velocidade: Internet de alta velocidade para você trabalhar remotamente

Espaço de Trabalho Dedicado: Espaço específico para você trabalhar remotamente

Requisitos

Inglês Intermediário ou Espanhol Intermediário

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

Detalhes

At Veluvana, we offer a communal experience centered on mindfulness and "noble silence." We expect volunteers to be self-reliant and proactive in their tasks, which include maintaining our 3,000m² indigenous garden, performing basic home maintenance, and assisting in the preparation of vegetarian meals for our retreat guests.

In return, you will have a unique opportunity to deepen your contemplative practice. You are encouraged to join our daily meditation sessions and, when capacity allows, participate in our weekend workshops at no cost. Since this is a family-friendly space with children often present, we value volunteers who bring a calm, respectful, and helpful energy to the household.

Key expectations:

Autonomy: You manage your 5 hours daily as you see fit.

Environment: Respect for the quiet and meditative atmosphere is essential.

Skills: Basic handy-work or gardening experience is highly valued.

Atividades & Turnos

Participants will be a part of some of these activities, depending of the needs of that particular week or month:

Gardening: Maintenance of the 3,000m² natural space and indigenous garden.

Cooking: Helping prepare vegetarian meals for retreatants and residents.

Maintenance: Small repairs and general upkeep of the house and facilities.

Shifts and Schedule: We offer complete flexibility. You are responsible for completing 5 hours of help per day (25 hours per week), but you are free to organize your own schedule as you please. There are no fixed shifts during the week.

Daily Life & Logistics:

Meditation: The morning practice usually begins at 8:00 AM. You are welcome to join us.

Learning: If time allows, there are opportunities to interact with the resident teacher to discuss contemplative practice.

Location: We are located in Fresnedillas, a 1-hour bus ride from Madrid (Moncloa), making it easy to visit the city on your days off.

Leisure & Off-duty Activities:

Natural Pool: You are welcome to use our pool to relax and cool off during your free time.

El Escorial: Visit the historic town and its famous Monastery, which is located very close to the property.

Nature & Hiking: Explore the natural surroundings of Fresnedillas de la Oliva and the Sierra de Madrid.

Madrid Trips: The city center is easily accessible via a 1-hour bus ride for cultural visits.

Contemplative Practice: Use the dedicated spaces for your own meditation or reading.

Regras

Atmosphere: We prioritize a quiet environment suited for contemplative life. We prefer volunteers who are naturally quiet and interested in meditation.

No Parties: Parties or loud social gatherings are strictly prohibited to respect the silence of the space.

Non-Smokers: Ideally, we seek non-smoking volunteers to align with the mindful lifestyle of the house.