Volunteer in the Kitchen and general support in a Buddhist community
The experience
We are a Buddhist community located in a tranquil natural setting in Andalusia. We welcome visitors year-round and caring for the spaces is an essential part of our activity. Here everyone collaborates in different areas, the main activity of this volunteering will be housekeeping work and/or help in the kitchen/dining area
No experience is necessary, here you will be guided and supported in all tasks.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cooking:
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
What you get
2 days off per week
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.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Main kitchen area support with flexibility to assist in other areas.
Additional support in other areas (according to the center's needs)
- Deep cleaning and regular cleaning of rooms and bathrooms
- Complete preparation of rooms (make beds properly, change bed linen, final inspection of the space)
- Washing, drying and organization of the laundry
- Organization and replenishment of materials
- Review and double-check that spaces are ready to receive visitors
- Occasional help in the cafe
- Light collaboration in garden or other community tasks
Being a small center, we value flexibility and willingness to collaborate wherever needed, always keeping the kitchen area as the main responsibility.
Activities & Shift
Duration and schedule
- Minimum stay: 1-2 weeks
- Approximately 30 hours per week
- Two days off per week
- Shared dormitory accommodation
- Daily meals
- Access to meditation classes
- Possibility to participate in prayers and community activities
- Life experience in an international Buddhist community
- Natural and tranquil surroundings
Rules
- Willingness to collaborate and ability to work in a team
- Flexibility to collaborate in different areas
- Respectful attitude toward community life
- Commitment to agreed dates. Punctuality.
No need to be Buddhist. We value an open mind and willingness to integrate into a community setting.