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We are looking for a kind, patient, and organized person for the reception. You will be the first contact for many people who come to meditation. A call, a WhatsApp message, or a welcome at the door are an opportunity to convey the peace and warmth we want to share with everyone. If you feel inspired to serve others in a Buddhist center in the heart of nature, we look forward to meeting you!
Learn more about us at 👉 meditaenmadrid.org
30 hours of help per week
Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.
Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent Spanish or Beginner English
Between 25 and 60 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
At our center, everything we do has one purpose: to benefit all beings and help each person find peace of mind through the teachings of Buddha. The reception is a key piece of that purpose, because it is the first contact many people have with meditation and with our community.
As a reception volunteer, you will attend to those who come seeking information, enroll in a course, or stay with us, in person, by phone, by email, or by WhatsApp. You will also support basic administrative tasks: reservations, registrations, payments, and the organization of information.
Beyond tasks, what we look for is an attitude. Whoever contacts us may arrive with urgency, doubts, or in a difficult moment. Therefore, every response, however simple it may seem, is an opportunity to convey calm, trust, and kindness. We especially value patience, empathy, listening, and the ability to respond clearly and kindly. Here the reception is not just an office job. It is a way to practice love and compassion in daily life.
We offer you accommodation in a shared room, three daily meals, and meditation classes. By becoming part of our Kadampa Buddhist community, you will live and learn alongside practitioners with many years of experience. You will be able to participate in all classes, sung prayers, and retreats held at the center, and thus bring what you learn on the meditation cushion to your daily service.
For your stay, you should bring a towel and personal hygiene items. We provide you with a fitted sheet, top sheet, pillowcase, and a blanket.
Living at the center is much more than volunteering; it is an opportunity to contribute and benefit.
We work 5 days a week and rest 2 days. The reception shift is 6 hours daily, spread throughout the day.
The standard schedule is:
• 10:00 – 14:00: reception tasks, with a 15-minute break.
• 14:00 – 15:00: lunch hour.
• 15:00 – 17:00: continuation of reception tasks.
This schedule can be adjusted according to the needs of the reception and the retreats that are taking place. What always remains is the 6 hours of daily work, although the distribution may vary and rest days may be adjusted according to the center's planning.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes are required, since the reception is a key point in the center's operation and may require adjustments depending on the activities and events that are held.
Medical insurance is required and a copy of your document or passport must be provided 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.
3. Meal times: breakfast 8:00 am – lunch 14:00 – dinner 20:00. If you want to snack between meals, you can bring your own snacks.
4. It is not permitted to consume intoxicants (alcohol, tobacco, or drugs). Nor may you eat or have animal-origin products anywhere on the premises.
5. To maintain a peaceful and conducive environment for meditation, you should not touch instruments, sing, or play music (only with headphones).
6. 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.
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
