Open Positions at Ananda Café

Ananda Kalyani Master Unit is a local project with a global outlook, located in the center of beautiful and sunny Portugal, near the Nature Reserve of Serra de Estrela. Our vision is to create a balanced settlement that acts as a volunteer hub and a research center where everyone can fully realize their inner potential in harmony with nature and the surrounding community. This Master Unit is now like a flower bud, which is just starting to bloom into reality.

The Master Unit City Center, 20 minutes from the Master Unit Rural Center, is situated in the heart of the city of Covilha. It is a place to promote our ideals and organise Master Unit activities. It has got different outreach projects, such as the Yoga Room (a yoga and meditation center), P.R.I.P. (PROUT Research Institute of Portugal), Estrela Sustantavel (Technology enterprise), C.A.S.A.S. (organic buyers group) and Ananda Café.

Ananda Cafe was founded in 2012 to promote health and well-being through its sattvik vegetarian meals and delicacies. The aim of Ananda Cafe is also to serve as an open public space where people of all nationalities, background and professions, can meet and share different alternative ideas, while enjoying healthy, delicious food.

To make this possible we are organising different activities: cultural events, informal talks, workshops, courses, small festivals, and partnerships with other alternative-oriented associations. It is a space which enables us to create a link with the local community and is the hub for our social service activities. Gradually the number of people who are adopting a healthier diet has been growing.

We are glad to announce that currently there are volunteer positions available at Ananda Café for a duration of 6 months to 1 year. This could be a wonderful experience for anyone who is inspired and motivated to join us in this beautiful Master Unit. Ananda Café will provide free food and lodging and the opportunity to participate in different activities organized at both the MU City Center and MU Rural Center.

The requirements for the volunteers are:
1.    vegetarian, non-smoking, have a healthy lifestyle
2.    should know and want to learn more about vegetarian cooking
3.    be motivated & inspired
4.    be a multi-tasker & flexible

Candidates should contact Shiila, Ananda Café director (email: [email protected]) – the earlier you send your request, the better. Please submit both a “Curriculum Vitae” and a short “Letter of Motivation”, explaining your reason for applying and the positive benefits you envision gaining from this experience and what you think Ananda Café will gain. Optional skills that can support other MU projects can be highlighted in the CV, especially the capacity to support Yoga Room management or other activities related to yoga, meditation and pracar.

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