Help a Buddhist non-profit Meditation Centre

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: 8 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with international travelers: 9 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 9 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

30h

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.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Tasks are many and varied depending on your skills and interests, and what's needed in the centre at the time, such as cooking, helping in cafe, gardens, household, decorating, etc. In exchange for 30 hours help you get dorm accommodation, with all meals and laundry included. The daily schedule consists of 6 hrs help & includes tea & lunch breaks. Volunteers can attend free meditation classes during their stay.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

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

4. Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

5. Gender equality

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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9 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

9 Meeting international travelers
9 Immersing in the local culture
8 Meeting locals
8 Get in touch with nature
7 Practicing English
3 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

8 3. Good health and well-being
3 4. Quality education
3 5. Gender equality

Alma

Denmark

I have had a beautiful expierience at the Center. I've met some truly amazing people, witch i've shared some of the most meaningful conversation with! I have attained interesting teachings about buddhism and daily meditations. Working in the cafe and in the grounds was a lot of fun, and the working hours was accually an hour less a day than what i was expecting. You have plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful nature around, or to take a trip into pocklington or York. I can only recommend the Center!

24 days ago

Thais Alessandra

Brazil

My two weeks at the the Center in Kilnwick Percy Hall went far beyond my expectations. Everyone is very kind and makes us feel welcome. The work is exactly as expected, everyone responsible for the work areas gives us clear instructions and helps us learn what is necessary. I was able to train and improve my English, I met people from several other countries and I had excellent conversations with residents and other volunteers that filled me with happiness.

about 1 month ago

Julian

Colombia

I felt I found a haven in the midst of a huge storm, the amount of love and compromise that everyone puts into the center is incredible and allows you to grow in your own way and get closer to Buddhism in a unique form. The main building, the grounds, the cafe, the surrounding area and the people you can learn a lot everywhere if you want so.

3 months ago

vladimir

Mexico

I really had an incredible time since Monica welcomed me, a great person with her, I learned a lot since I arrived, nice people to live with, phachog, thank you very much for everything, George, Dave, Naz, Yeit, Isabel, Mark and of course I'm missing many but without a doubt the best team, the best people, I would definitely return to you, you are a great family. Special greeting to Grandmaster Genla. All cooks are amazing, so never stop being that amazing.

3 months ago

Phachog replied

Vladimir is a warm and friendly person who was lovely to have in Madhyamaka for 5 weeks. He always completed all his tasks but also went above and beyond in his duties, always with a pleasant smile. It would be a pleasure to have Vladimir again as part of our team in the future!

Anderson

Brazil

A fantastic place with incredible people, it was mine 5 the Center.. I love helping at Grounds and at the cafe, you meet cool people every day. On your days off, you can visit nearby cityes. I recommend it to everyone. I'll be back in the next few years. 🙏🏻

3 months ago

Phachog replied

Anderson stayed with us for 6 weeks working in the grounds, in the Cafe and occasionaly in the kitchen as well. Anderson is a very good person with a very pleasant personality who always did everything he was asked. Thank you Anderson!

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