Holistic Center Sarthe, France

5.0
(267 reviews)267

Long term kitchen hand

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
227 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 7 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
244 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
208 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Your mission will be to assist the catering managers for at least 3 weeks (6 weeks preferable). you undertake to help with: - Food storage room (5hrs/week): training offered - Kitchen hand (15hrs/week): You need to speak and understand French and to be physically fit (shopping groceries, carrying things in stairs, heavy pots and pans etc)

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Requirements

  • Intermediate French and Intermediate English
  • Over 20 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance
  • Mandatory volunteer introduction video

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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267 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Holistic Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 244 Meeting international travelers
  • 208 Get in touch with nature
  • 175 Meeting locals
  • 154 Practicing English
  • 153 Developing social awareness
  • 129 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 209 3. Good health and well-being
  • 117 15. Life on land
  • 92 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 1 5. Gender equality
Isabelle

Australia

5

I had a stunning experience here. The team was super lovely and takes care of you. It can be sociable but also you can have alot of quite time if you wish. The work was very well organised and they let you work in any area you wish to. You learn alot about Buddhism and the Center. 🌸 I would love to go back! Highly recommend.

about 21 hours ago

Flora

United Kingdom

5

Beautiful place, beautiful people! Would definitely come back again one day. Thank you for having me :)

6 days ago

Martin

Argentina

5

My best experience Volunteering! :) The castle and the surroundings are beautiful, and the energy is really special, I made memories for a lifetime. Also you can make short trips with the bikes to the nearby towns :) Its a perfect space to make friends, reconnect with yourself or just rest. The work is light, the staff is great, the accommodation very comfortable, the food really good. And you can make what you wish of the experience, either that is connect with your inner peace, meditating, practicing your French, make new friends or all of them. Highly Recommended experience! <3

about 1 month ago

Francisco Javier

Spain

5

My experience at the Center was incredible. I had the chance to meet volunteers from all over the world and share wonderful moments together. The center's welcome was exceptional, and the monks were extremely approachable, always happy to answer questions and share their knowledge of the Center and Buddhism. I 100% recommend it if you're looking to contribute to a meaningful cause, practice languages, and connect with wonderful people

2 months ago

Elizabeth

Mexico

5

One of my goals was to immerse myself in the French language, and at the center I had the opportunity to connect with very kind people with whom I formed a lovely friendship. I'm grateful for the experience! 🤗

2 months ago

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