Volunteering in a yoga retreat centre in the Austrian Alps!

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Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 30 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 30 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

Hello lovely people, 😊❤️ we are looking for volunteers to join our friendly international team: - supporting the kitchen - supporting the house - also maybe some easy building work In return, we offer the opportunity to participate in yoga & meditation classes, snowboarding or skiing in winter & mountaineering in summer. We have super walks in the surrounding area and beautiful lakes nearby to go swimming in. We look forward to meeting you!

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner German
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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45 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Holistic Center

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

30 Get in touch with nature
30 Meeting international travelers
19 Practicing English
14 Developing environmental awareness
12 Developing social awareness
9 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 3. Good health and well-being

Claudia

Spain

The two months I spent in Alpen Retreat were absolutely amazing. You live in a house surrounded by mountains with a breathtaking view every morning. The work is staright forward and pretty simple, and you get a lot of free time to explore around. It's a place to reconnect with yourself and nature, and to meet beautiful souls from all over the world. On our free time we went walking in the mountains, to the lake, skiing and to cities close by. I even got the chance to participate in some yoga and meditation courses, which opened my heart incredibly. I truly recommend this place to everyone!

about 2 months ago

Alpen replied

Thank you for your beautiful and touching words Claudia, it was great to have you with us and we're really happy it was such a positive experince for you and we wish you all the best with the beautiful life you have in front of you.

Alexandra

Italy

The Center is big family always expanding. I had my first volunteering experience here and it was really nice. I had a warm bed and healthy food available every day. I learned a lot about myself and others, I learned about how to manage such a big house. I felt respected. The only advice that I would give is to please remember we are also travelers, the reason I joined Worldpackers was to get to know the nearby areas, there was flexibility. I definitely recommend this place. I was even able to attend to some retreats ❤️ I'm grateful!!! Thank you Elly and Wolfgang ✨🇦🇹❤️☀️

about 2 months ago

Alpen replied

Thank you for being with us Alexandra, we love your open heart and warm hugs. Good luck with what comes next for you.

Heidi

Finland

The Center was my first volunteering experience and whoa it was PERFECT!! I felt like home, like a part of the family. If I ever had a problem, in work or even in my own personal life, I was heard and helped. I would recommend this place for everyone, cause this place/people helped me so much and made my time here so magical and memorable. I'm beyond happy and thankful to be part of this beautiful place ❤️

2 months ago

Alpen replied

We love you Heidi! So happy you've stayed as long as you have and just know you always have a home here ;)

Ivana

United Kingdom

I enjoyed my experience at the Alpen retreat! Elly and Wolfgang are such lovely and understanding people and will be flexible for your needs and wants! I was only here a month but i felt at home within a few weeks:) The work is quite easy and straightforward and you will always have time to relax and have some time for yourself! The accommodation for the volunteers is cosy and simple. The meals were very good and Elly is open for you to be creative within the kitchen! my time spent here helped me develop and connect with myself and nature, a very good first volunteer experience:)

8 months ago

Alpen replied

Thank you Ivana, thank you for your lovely words and your help here. I'm really happy it was a good experience here for you. All the best love 💓

Anna

United States

I instantly felt welcomed by Elly, Wolfgang and the other volunteers. I was welcomed with big hugs and smiling faces. I never once doubted if I belonged at Alpen Retreat and that was a very important feeling to me. The work exchange was great with working 6 hours a day helping with cleaning, cooking and other various task. I learned so much just within the 4 weeks I was there such as yoga, meditation & cooking. I feel like I'm truly coming back into “the real world” wanting to live a healthier lifestyle because of Alpen Retreat. Can't wait to come back 💗

8 months ago

Alpen replied

Thank you Anna, not only for your heartfelt feedback, but for the time you spent with us. You're such a beautiful being and we all miss you 😘

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