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Dear future volunteers,
We are mainly looking for volunteers who are artists, mural painters, or simply creative people who love to work with children. You don't need to be a professional — just bring your passion and your heart!
✨ Possible activities could include:
Painting and decorating walls with the kids
Creative workshops (drawing, crafting, music, theatre)
Storytelling or cultural sharing sessions
Our dream is to make our school and community space a colorful and inspiring place — filled with the energy and beauty that volunteers like you can bring.
If you are looking for a meaningful way to share your talent, experience real connection, and bring smiles to children's faces, we would love to welcome you!
Feel free to reach out if you have questions.
ABOUT OUR PLACE :
Since 2009 we are running 2 primaryschools in a Village of Bodhgaya/ Bihar in northern India. Bihar is considered as one of the poorest and underdeveloped states of India and acess to good education is rare in the rural areas. Bodhgaya is the place where the historical Buddha "Siddartha Gautama" was enlightened under a Bodhitree. Bodhgaya is a pilgrimage side for many Buddhists from all over the world.
An NGO was founded after several years of travelling the world. When Michael met his good friend and Chairman of the project,they decited to run a soupkitchen for the poorest families in the surrounding villages. The soupkitchen soon became a primary school with 130 children nowadays. The NGO gets funded by donations mainly from Germany, the US and more european countries.
In order to become more selfsustainable Michael and Murari have started a Guesthouse in 2012 which is attached to the Ngo.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Interests
Charity work
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
-Travellers who stay will get an authentic picture of local village life.
-You will get amazing cultural access of Bihari culture in the villages that as a tourist wouldn't be accessible.
- Learn indian cooking with our lovely cook Sushma Ji.
- Experience Bodhgaya the place of Buddhas Enlightment and join a Vipassana meditation course.
- Learn more about Buddhism. There are many buddhist monasteries from lots of different asian countries that you can visit.
Meet other travellers that stay at our guesthouse.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Hello dear travelers and artists from around the world!
We are a small non-profit organization running a school and community kitchen for children in rural India. Besides giving daily meals and education, we want to bring more creativity and joy into the lives of the kids we care for.
Recently, a wonderful artist from abroad stayed with us and created beautiful wall paintings together with the children. This experience was unforgettable — not only did the children learn artistic skills, but they also gained so much confidence and happiness! Now, we would love to repeat this experience with other creative souls from around the world.
👉 We are especially looking for volunteers who are artists, mural painters, or simply creative people who love to work with children. You don't need to be a professional — just bring your passion and your heart!
✨ Possible activities could include:
Painting and decorating walls with the kids
Creative workshops (drawing, crafting, music, theatre)
Storytelling or cultural sharing sessions
Our dream is to make our school and community space a colorful and inspiring place — filled with the energy and beauty that volunteers like you can bring.
If you are looking for a meaningful way to share your talent, experience real connection, and bring smiles to children's faces, we would love to welcome you!
Feel free to reach out if you have questions.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Simple single room with a fan and private bathrooms.
Food is included and we serve you traditional Indian meals. You are also welcome to learn Indian cooking from our cook.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital nomads are welcome and we will provide wifi so they can work at our place. In the near future we are also planning to open a cafe on the rooftop of our primary school.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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