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Volunteer to cook at a meditation retreat in Ubatuba


The experience

The Kadampa Shakyamuni Buddhist Center in Ubatuba (SP) needs an experienced kitchen person for a retreat from 2 to 31/01/2027. Tasks: prepare vegetarian meals, organize the kitchen and pantry, help with shopping, and keep everything clean. You will work with the team in a calm and welcoming environment, with lodging and meals provided. In your free time, you may participate in the retreat sessions and teachings. We ask for a one-week trial at the beginning.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

The position is for 1 volunteer during the meditation retreat, from January 2 to January 31, 2027. We offer accommodation, meals, and participation in the retreat sessions and in the teachings during downtime. The first week is a trial period, to align expectations.


Activities & Shift

25 hours per week, with 2 days off. Prepare simple vegetarian meals, organize the kitchen and pantry, help with shopping, and keep everything clean. The work will be done alongside the center's staff.