Volunteering at Buddhist Centre

Help a sustainable project: 4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Expand your social consciousness: 3 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

Volunteering at Kadampa Meditation Centre, Aberdeen offers an opportunity to experience first-hand the Buddhist way of life within a vibrant community. There are many ways in which you can help. For example, serving in the cafe, helping in household, assisting in the kitchen, helping in the office, doing maintenance and building jobs.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

3. Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

NGO

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Immersing in the local culture
3 Developing social awareness
3 Practicing English
3 Meeting locals
3 Creating true social impact
2 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 3. Good health and well-being

Urânia

Brazil

My Two Magical Weeks... These two weeks were truly transformative! I was welcomed into an atmosphere of peace and harmony. My volunteer work included cleaning tasks and helping at the café, where I met people from all over the world and improved my English through inspiring conversations. The daily interactions, the organization sessions, and teachings gave me profound moments of reflection and growth. I am deeply grateful for the chance to have spent time with Gen Kelsang Tubchen and Konchog, whose guidance and kindness inspired me. I leave with gratitude, lifelong friendships, and inner peace.❤️

about 2 months ago

Rebecca

Ireland

My 2 weeks with Konchog & Gen Tubchen were amazing. They were welcoming, kind & generous with their time. I always felt respected & trusted, & hope I gave the same in return. As this was my first WP adventure, first trip to the organization & first immersion into Buddhism & the organization there was no end of learning. the organization is beautiful, tranquil, in the heart of the city & easy to get around on foot. The other volunteers at my time of visiting were local which gave me more opportunities to learn about the area & the organization. The beach only 10min away was a highlight & helping to cook the festive meal :)

3 months ago

Anderson

Spain

I'm very grateful for this incredible experience. I spent two weeks in the organization volunteering at this the organization with wonderful people. It was the best self-knowledge experience I've ever had. Every the organization class, working day, conversation with different Scots it made me realise how easily we can adapt to different situations. The day-to-day tasks were simple: cleaning etc. The nuns were so lovely and patient. I managed to achieve my goals and I'm taking two good friends with me who I'll see again in the near future. Thanks so much Konchog and Kelsang. Gratitude!🙏

4 months ago

Antony

Mexico

Este voluntariado es maravilloso para aquellas personas que buscan un acercamiento más directo con la meditación. Lo digo por que el contacto con la maestra residente: Gen Kelsang Tubchen es directo. Hay mucho para aprovechar de su conocimeinto de forma directa. También Konchog ha sido increible con todo lo que he necesitado aquí. la organización es muy tranquila; tiene lugares más para una recreación que se alinea con la meditación como parques y la playa. Las tareas son muy sencillas y variadas y te dan mucha independencia. Regresaré pronto, pues me ha encantado.

about 2 months ago

Kelsang replied

Thank you Antony, we've loved having you stay and hope to see you again in the near future xx

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