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Are you looking for more than just a volunteer experience?
Join our international meditation retreat center in the heart of the French countryside and immerse yourself in a unique environment dedicated to mindfulness, personal growth, sustainability, and meaningful human connection.
25 hours of help per week
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Beginner English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Bonnevaux is a place where people from all over the world come to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and explore a more conscious way of living. As a volunteer, you'll become part of our vibrant community while contributing to a project that combines spirituality, hospitality, and regenerative living.
🧘 What You'll Receive
This is much more than a volunteer exchange.
As part of the community, you'll have the opportunity to:
🌟 Participate in scheduled meditation retreats
🌟 Learn from an international spiritual community
🌟 Enjoy periods of silence, reflection, and personal growth
🌟 Join community study sessions and discussions
🌟 Experience a healthy balance between work, learning, and free time
🌟 Connect with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and generations
🌱 Discover Sustainable Living
Bonnevaux is also developing an inspiring permaculture project focused on regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship.
Volunteers interested in sustainability will have the opportunity to learn about:
🌿 Organic gardening
🌿 Permaculture principles
🌿 Nature conservation
🌿 Sustainable community living
🎶 Community Life
Life at Bonnevaux is rich in meaningful moments and shared experiences.
Every week we come together to enjoy special community evenings featuring:
🎵 Music
📚 Storytelling
🎬 Movie nights
🤝 Cultural exchange
These moments create lasting friendships and a true sense of belonging.
🌿 What You'll Be Helping With
As a volunteer, you'll support the daily life of the retreat center through activities such as:
✨ Welcoming retreat participants
✨ Assisting with hospitality and community life
✨ Supporting daily operations and light housekeeping
✨ Helping maintain beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces
✨ Assisting with gardening and permaculture projects
✨ Contributing to special events and community activities
No previous experience is required. We are looking for open-minded, responsible, and enthusiastic people who enjoy living and working in a collaborative environment.
🏡 Accommodation & Meals
Volunteers receive accommodation and meals while living as part of the community in a peaceful and beautiful natural setting.
✨ Why Volunteers Love Bonnevaux
❤️ Deeply meaningful cultural and spiritual experience
❤️ Beautiful French countryside location
❤️ Opportunity to participate in meditation retreats
❤️ International community and lifelong friendships
❤️ Learn about permaculture and sustainable living
❤️ A unique chance to reconnect with yourself while contributing to something larger
If you're seeking purpose, connection, personal growth, and an unforgettable experience in France, we'd love to welcome you to Bonnevaux.
Bonnevaux is a spiritual place. We are Christian based but do not require applicants to be Christian. So long as they are genuinely seeking, that is what really matters. We ask you to participate to the daily meditation (three times a day).
