General support volunteering within the Kadampa Buddhist community
The experience
We are looking for dynamic and active volunteers to support in various activities as needed, such as: maintenance, gardening (with flexibility for other areas)
You will work 5 days a week in 6-hour shifts spread throughout the day, contributing to a pleasant environment.
If living in a meditation center in a natural and tranquil setting in Málaga inspires you, we look forward to welcoming you!
Learn more at 👉 meditaenmalaga.org
What you offer
6 hours of help per day
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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
Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are a Buddhist meditation center with a community that collaborates in different areas according to the needs of each day.
Experience is not indispensable, but energy, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate are important.
We offer you a bed in a shared room, three meals a day, and the possibility to attend some classes. You should bring comfortable clothes for work, a bath towel, and personal care products.
Activities & Shift
We work 5 days and rest 2 days. The workday is 6 hours of tasks for the Center distributed throughout the day.
The schedules can be adjusted according to the center's needs and the retreats that are taking place. What always remains are the 6 hours of daily work, although the distribution may vary and the rest days may be adjusted according to the center's planning.
The activities to be carried out may be modified between:
- Maintenance of external and internal areas, painting, gardening, etc.
- Cleaning of external and internal areas, rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, trash collection, laundry, etc.
- Help in cafeteria and serving in the dining room, etc.
- Among others.
Rules
It is essential to have medical insurance and provide a copy of your identification document or passport before entering.
At Kadampa Meditation Center:
1. We respect the life of all beings, including insects.
2. We serve three vegetarian meals a day. They may include cheese, egg, soy, tofu or gluten; if you have any allergies, please note that we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination.
4. It is not allowed to consume intoxicants (alcohol, tobacco or drugs). Nor can you eat or have products of animal origin anywhere on the premises.
5. To maintain a peaceful and conducive environment for meditation, you must not touch instruments, sing or play music (only with headphones).
6. You must keep the bathroom and the room you stay in clean.
7. It is important to mention that the first week of stay at the center is a trial period for both parties (volunteer and center), with the possibility of canceling the rest of the stay if we do not feel comfortable collaborating together.