Help us Maintain our Yoga Retreat close to Sydney, Australia

Alemanha

5

I spent almost 5 weeks volunteering at the Center and had an incredible time. It was my first experience with volunteering, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better place to start. I met so many wonderful people from all over the world and felt part of a truly special community. The work tasks were well-organised and manageable. One of the highlights was being able to join the yoga classes and workshops, they were not even fun but also great way to connect and grow. I also loved going for peaceful walks in nature around the Center. I can't recommend this place enough for everyone!

3 meses atrás

Alemanha

5

I had a beautiful time at swamis! In the beginning it might seem hard to find your place because there are lots of volunteers which can be overwhelming at first. But once you got into it it's amazing! And the people won't make it hard for you to feel welcome, everyone is super friendly and chatty. The nature around is beautiful and it's so great you can drop in every yoga class when you're off. The food is great as well and the work is fair. I would highly recommend going there :)

3 meses atrás

Suécia

5

Absolutely loved my stay at the Center! Beautiful place with beautiful people and plenty of opportunities to attend yoga classes, workshops, go on nature walks, use the steam room and pool etc. Living and working together with the other volunteers you quickly bond with each other and at the end of my stay I really felt like we were one big family <3

4 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

Loved my stay at the Center! Amazing community with the kindest volunteers. The food was great and I loved being able to take classes. Highly recommend.

4 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

This was my 3rd time at the Center and it feels like coming home thanks to Sanjay and Troy! The food is amazing and cleaning up together after meals feels more like a party than work. Housekeeping shifts allow for interesting conversations with people from all over the world. The yoga classes are plentiful in the huge and scenic yoga hall. An extra bonus is the gym and steam room. There are options for both introverts and extroverts to find their place and thrive. I can't say enough good things about the Center and recommend it to anyone looking for an intentional, thoughtful community.

6 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

I had a great time at Swamis! The culture is very community based and everyone contributes in different ways to do all of the tasks that the Center needs. The workload depends on the day and what is going on, tasks range from housekeeping, kitchen cleaning, maintenance, cooking, teaching yoga etc. I loved attending the yoga classes during my free time. I also loved being surrounded by nature and going on walks. And the pool is so nice!

6 meses atrás

Reino Unido

5

I will be back!!! I loved swamis so much! As a first time volunteer I was a little nervous but the beds are so comfy and the meals are delicious. The work is enough to keep you busy but not too much so you get loads of free time to go to classes, use the facilities (pool, gym, steam room) or go for a walk in the bush. The other volunteers really make this place as well, eating together in a communal (and cozy) space alongside working with each other means you form strong bonds with the other vollies. I highly recommend swamis the Center for every kind of volunteer <3

6 meses atrás

Itália

5

My experience at Swami was unique! I'm so deeply grateful to the amazing people I got in touch with. They were so welcoming and made me feel at home from the very first moment. Shifts are clear and the place is well run. You'll have 4 working days and 1 day off. If you are looking for a place where to reconnect with your self while enjoying the nature and your spare time with other likeminded volunteers, this is definitely your place. Anyway, putting it into words wouldn't do it justice. It's something you need to experience for yourself

6 meses atrás

Alemanha

5

I stayed at the Center for 3 weeks and by the end, I was sad to leave - it felt like home. The other volunteers and the regular staff are what made this experience truly memorable, with their kindness and the wonderful conversations. The accommodation and the food were wonderful. It was a real treat to have so much surrounding nature to explore, as well as have the possibility to do yoga, use the gym, spa or pool. I hope to come back some day (maybe sooner than later ;) ).

7 meses atrás

Coreia do Sul

2

After 2 days at the Center, Patty said I wasn't making enough effort to connect. I explained I needed time to adjust but made an effort afterward & bonded with the group. Things improved until I had a medical emergency requiring surgery. I had 1 prep, 1 surgery, & 1 recovery day. Patty only asked if I'd be back in time to fold sheets. I said I needed a day to recover & she suggested I leave. I called this insensitive, & she removed me from the schedule without notice. Patty was eager to push me out. The workload exceeds five hours daily, often 9:30 AM–6:45 PM, with no WiFi, pest control, or A/C.

4 meses atrás

Sanjay respondeu

Some of Friday’s feedback may be useful for future WorldPackers, though it lacks full context. As we are located in the bush, volunteers should expect some insects, no A/C and limited WiFi (available in public areas). The workload is 5 hrs a day, spread across the day. Unfortunately, Friday did not demonstrate engagement with our community and did not respond to the manager’s message regarding her plans to stay post-root canal. Ultimately, it was not the best match and we wish her the best.

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