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Evaluación del anfitrión
100 %
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91.4 %
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Descripción
We are based in a beautiful Georgian mansion set in a tranquil 42 acres of natural parkland. The centre is a peaceful retreat where you can help out with other volunteers and learn more about the place, Buddhism and meditation. We are a charity and open to the public 7 days a week and require help to run the centre for visitors. We offer a varied range of volunteer opportunities to engage with the public or help behind the scenes with maintaining the daily running of the grounds and buildings.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Volunteers are from all over the world - have the chance to meet many new people and make lasting friendships! Also you will have the opportunity to learn about Buddhism and meditation and how to keep a peaceful mind.
We are based near York which is a top UK tourist destination with lots of culture and history.
We welcomes people from all walks of life, you don't need to be a Buddhist to come.Ayuda
Tasks are many and varied depending on your skills and interests, and what's needed in the centre at the time, such as building and maintenance, gardens, household, decorating, etc.
In exchange for 25 hours help you get dorm accommodation for seven nights, with all meals and laundry included. We ask for a minimum commitment of two weeks, which can be extended if there is space available.
The daily schedule consists of five hours help and includes tea breaks and lunch breaks. Volunteers can attend free meditation classes during their stay. It's ideal if you can arrive on a Sunday to begin volunteering on the Monday.Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
Dorm accommodation - all bedding and towels are provided.
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All meals are vegetarian. No smoking, alcohol or drugs onsite. Free wi-fi, no TV or loud music!
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We have a dedicated fibre internet line with wifi coverage throughout the buildings. Maximum upload and download speeds are 100MB/sec
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
25 hours a week (5 hours a day and 2 days off)
Comentarios (121)
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Everything is like described in the profile. The working… read more
I thought I was doing a simple volunteer experience (the first of my life), getting closer to meditation and Buddhism, and I wanted to improve my bad English. Well, beyond all this I found a richness that cannot be… read more
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We… read more
Everything is like described in the profile. The working… read more
I thought I was doing a simple volunteer experience (the first of my life), getting closer to meditation and Buddhism, and I wanted to improve my bad English. Well, beyond all this I found a richness that cannot be… read more
And when you have your day off they make sure that you can go to the places which you want to see.
I slept with five other women in one room. And we behaved very respectful towards each… read more
As a Buddhist I found the teacher, Genla to be truly enlightened and wise.
The community and the people who stay here were mostly supportive.
If you come here, you will find peace, quiet, and very pastoral scenic views.
I liked the manager, Monica, who does an amazing job at… read more
She is more than capable of doing any task without needing supervision, and was a wonderful… read more
Marieke is a very calm and kind girl. She is not only an excellent professional, but also a great person, always smiling and very very sweet. We have never had any problems with her, and she has always been willing to support us even in more… read more
I have been wanting to try Workaway for years, but I had so many fears. What if the accommodations or food aren't as promised? What if I don't feel safe? What if they ask me to do more work than we've arranged? I decided to finally do it, and all my worries were put to ease… read more
Zane might be the most even tempered and calm person I have ever met.
He threw himself into the projects he was working on and did them with excellence. He never complained about anything and worked long and hard at all sorts of different tasks,
Most of his stay Zane worked in the grounds and cooking, his cooking… read more
Se han adaptado rápidamente a las responsabilidades, siempre tienen una buena conversación y están… read more
Desde que llegamos todos nos recibieron con muy buena energía y nos hicieron sentir como en casa. A cada momento se preocupaban de que estemos felices y a gusto sobre todo Mónica la coordinadora de voluntarios, una genia!. También todas las personas que conocimos del equipo y los… read more
She was quickly able to take on responsibilities, always good conversation and she is fresh with energy and full of enthusiasm for anything. A lovely, positive member of the… read more
Everyone at the centre was friendly, helpful and inclusive, and I was lucky enough to share my time with a fantastic group of volunteers. Monica was caring, taking her role of volunteer coordinator to heart, making sure… read more
100% recommend.
We are very grateful for her help and lovely… read more
I really enjoyed helping with a range on jobs at the centre such as grounds work (which involved general maintenance/ upkeep, cutting trees, making bird boxes); helping in the Cafe;… read more
Monica is the volunteer coordinator and she… read more
Monica has been great with communicating and responding promptly. I was welcomed with open arms and kindly given my own room to stay in, rather than a dorm-style.
If you love walks and nature, you will definitely… read more
Very happy to recommend Keren, she is always welcome back,… read more
We are very grateful for his help and lovely nature. It was a joy to have him volunteering with us, and would welcome him back any time :)
He made the most of his time here, was very helpful and it was a mutually beneficial visit.
We would welcome him back again in the future.
Thank you for all your help and come back any time. Enjoy safe onwards travels :o)
Hope you are able to come back in the future :)
The food is amazing, the people, especially the volunteers are wonderful.
Absolutely privileged to be the part of the group and… read more
It was one of the best things I’ve ever done and an experience I will treasure.
This is a place where a sense of peace, love and acceptance was evident to me from the moment I arrived. The centre is run smoothly by humble, kind souls. The work I did eg helping… read more
We are very grateful for her help and lovely nature, it as a joy to have her volunteering with us, and would welcome her back any time :)
Thank you for your help and hope you are able to come back in the future :)
Basically I worked in the kitchen the first week (i have been at the center… read more
On the one hand, I belive that the cultural exchange, that I have had experienced, has been very positive. Many people from different… read more
We still remember him and wish him to return!
A delightful volunteer - thank you Mark for your help :)
Thank you for your help and come back any time :)
Thank you so much for your help, and hope you are able to make it back again :)
Thank you for all your help and come back any time. Enjoy safe onwards travels :)
I've been here for a month helping in the Cafe and in the general maintenance of the B&B. This was my first Workaway experience and it was wonderful. I met very friendly people in a peaceful atmosphere and you can join the classes if you want.
I really recommend this experience :)
If you want to be in a peaceful place, eat some… read more
Wish you could have stayed longer! Thanks for all your help :)
Team there is great, tasks are usually fun and good for learning (for example. reconstructing and old church or maintaining the lake in good conditions), you also… read more
Thank you so much for your help, safe travels and hope you are able to make it back again :)
Greetings !
thank you for all your help :)
The surrounding grounds and the building itself is nothing short of amazing and everyone is so kind you feel like you've found a second home within a few days of being there.
The pace of life there is something I still miss.… read more
Jobs are assigned based on your possibilities and your skills. But if you're not an handyman don't worry, you'll find a lot of people willing to teach you.
For what… read more
Thank you for your help and enjoy safe onwards travels :-)
I helped with cleaning in the Bed&Breakfast and the main building and sometimes I did some gardening. The people were very grateful for my help.
The residents that were cooking were always trying to cook me a vegan, allergy… read more
Enjoy safe onwards travels :)
I helped mostly in the cafe during my stay. I met a lot of different people and had some interesting conversations. I joined the mediation classes and the General Practice. I didn't expect that I improve my mediation and my peaceful mind so much in this… read more
Thank you for your volunteering and enjoy safe onwards travels :o)
From the moment I arrived, I felt comfortable and safe.
Each lunch, each dinner, was an opportunity to meet people from all over the world, stories, experiences, lifestyles.
I worked at the cafe, and it was very… read more
Enjoy your onwards travels :)
I worked in the café and it was amazing. It really helped me improve my english during my stay. I was there during the… read more
thank you for your help :)
Safe travels, hope you can make it back :-)
This was my first experience of a… read more
Thank you for all your help and come back any time. Enjoy safe onwards travels :o)
I really enjoyed the guided meditation classes in the morning and lunchtime. Everyone in the centre was really welcoming, open and friendly and it was an amazing peaceful atmosphere. I enjoyed working in the cafe with other volunteers… read more
He would be welcome back any time :o)
There are doors which have several beds. So no worry where to… read more
Thank you so much and we hope you can make it back again :)
This was my first Workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. Everyone at the centre, from the monks and residents, to the other volunteers and even… read more
Although the working days are quite long (until 5 pm, with breaks) and the work sometimes seemed not to be very organised, it was fun spending time with the other volunteers and to be outside (or inside-depending on the job). There are many things to do… read more
We are very grateful for her help and lovely nature, it was a joy to have her volunteering with us, and would welcome her back any time :)
There are different kinds of jobs to do for everybody and Droljang is very available to help you if you needed
I worked 5 hours per day, 5 days per week with a lot of volunteers from all over the world, so there are also a lot of opportunities to meet people and to do experiences with them around… read more
Thank you for your help Justyna :)
It was my first wark away and i can't immagine a better experience! If you are looking for a relaxing place where you can met interisting people, learn about meditation is definitly your place!
Viviana
We still remember him and wish him to return!
A delightful volunteer - thank you Kilian for your help :)
The staff is generous and work is diverse but never to much or to exhausting. On your days off you can make it to York, the eastcoast or the nearby national park.
If you are… read more
Thank you for your help Martina :)
The work was always varied, I worked in the household, in the… read more
She has spent a few months helping in many different areas - cafe, rooms, household, garden - and was brilliant. Very happy to recommend Martina, she is always welcome back, she is delightful :)
Thank you Tatiane for your help :)
Thank you Bailey and hope you can make it back in the future :)
Thank you for your help :)
There is different kinds of jobs to do, and at the beginning I was doing different things, like working outside clearing out the road, making fire, a bit of gardening, ironing, cleaning the meditation rooms, the common room, etc and it's good… read more
She is delightful - we would welcome her back any time :)
Thank you so much and feel free to come back any time :)
Happy to help with anything and it was so appreciated especially over Christmas.
Come back any time and a big thank you once again :)
A lot of fun, team work and wonderful people to be met ! Most of the time we… read more
Thanks for everything!
Happy to do any job, and very good fun. Come back any time and one day we will see each other in Barcelona!!! :o)
OMG !! Was one of my best experience in my life! I spent one month and 10 days and I do not regret anything !!
Before to went I was scared because I never traveled alone in other country and the first day I had to find the center and when I saw the place was ... magic.
The people in this center were very kindness with the… read more
Happy for him to come back any time - thank you Dominic for your help :o)
Thank you to all the order members and all the residents. Hope to see you all again.
He was so happy to help with any area, was enthusiastic, skilled and could think for himself. He also got on very well with everybody else in the team.
We are so grateful for all his help and would happily welcome him back any time :)
welcome back any time :)
Ahmed,
Aida you are welcome back any time :)
Cecilie would be welcome back any time - thank you for your help :) :)
I was always able to go the morning meditations, which was a perfect way to start the day, and depending on my daily tasks I was sometimes able to go meditation at lunch… read more
A big thank you and warm wishes, hope you are well :)
Irati has a lovely attitude, very hard working and helpful and it was lovely to have her visit
thank you both so much :) :)
Droljang
Droljang
Droljang
I’m very happy for this experience and I have to say “thank you” to all the people for their help and their availability.
During this week I improve a lot my English, working in the Cafè with different “colleagues” and customers, and helping to do other things that needed to be done. I… read more
and again have a lovely Christmas :)
hope you are well :)
Droljang
and really hoping you can make it back in the future ... or see you somewhere :)
love droljang
I enjoyed variety of… read more
see you soon hopefully, and thank you for all your help :)
Droljang
There's such a great energy to the place. The residents and volunteers always greeted you with a smile and were genuinely interested in how your day was.
The food is really… read more
And feel free to come back any time :)
Droljang
It´s a good place also to meet people from differente countries and backgrounds.
I enjoyed a lot all the… read more
Droljang
droljang :)
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I met some of the most genuinely happy and pleasant people there and from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
Many times had deep meaningful conversations... And not exclusively about Buddhism too. There is no… read more
We were really very grateful for her fantastic help. Thank you so much, and please feel free to come back any time :)
wishing you all the best and hope to see you again in the future
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All the volunteers, monks, residents and guest were so nice. The place has
a really peaceful and friendly atmosphere. I've discovered that I like working
in the garden very much. It was also nice to help in the Café.
The food was also very healthy and delicious.
If I have… read more
be sure to visit again for longer!
have safe travels :)
hope to see you again :)
There are lot of different jobs and you can choose according your abilities, they are flexible if it is possible ;)
Many thanks for all and I hope to see you again!
come back any time :)
I couldn't expect nothing different!
Meditation, laughs, relax, nice walks, nice conversation, nice jobs outside and I met wonderful people that work there with passion and love....monks, volunteers, resident...even with my little English I completely enjoyed this wonderful… read more
hope you can come back again in the future :)
The help is from maintenance to cleaning- prepairing the rooms and dorms. Also the vegetarian food was delicious.
Thank you Droljang! I… read more
hoping to see you again in the future :)
The place is wonderful and very peaceful. So it's a perfect place to finda bit peace in these busy times.
I often visited the classes from Delek ( Resident Teacher) and i learned a lot about and the peaceful mind and also about myself.
Special thanks go to Delek,… read more
Eric worked very hard for the month he was staying. He worked on many of our websites, and with fitting a roof, assisting a plumber, working in the grounds and general help around the centre.
It was very much appreciated, Eric - good luck and hope you can make it back :)
If you are interested in Buddhism or meditation this is a good place to volunteer. I attended to morning and afternoon meditation and the weekend… read more
Alejandro worked very hard for the month he was staying. He helped with fitting a roof, assisting a plumber, working in the grounds and general help around the centre.
It was very much appreciated, looking forward to seeing you again in the future :)
The centre is an amazing peaceful place in the nature with beautiful grounds and good paths… read more
- please do come back again :)
thank you for your help and come back again any time
:o)
I learned a lot about Buddhism and feel inspired to learn more, thanks to everyone for the hospitality!
The work can be anything from maintenance to cleaning to gardening and the shop and cafe, and they are pretty flexible :)
Please feel welcome to return one day :o)
My whole time there I didn't have any space for myself... and it was… read more
You'll be able to talk a lot of English, since there're mostly native English… read more
I've spent 10 days in this peaceful, silent and magical place in the middle of August. I've met so many inspiring people and I have even become friends with some of them!
Besides gardening, housekeeping and some work at the reception I could attend to morning meditation classes and to the pray in… read more
keep the peace and happiness in your heart :) and please come back!
droljang
I've really enjoyed the work at the Cafe, the meditative retreits and mostly the peaceful and happiness of all you
All the best to all involved X