Volunteering
Join the transformational journey of becoming a volunteer for Ananda Valley.
In becoming a volunteer you can choose one of the teams below that suits you, and what you want to learn and contribute with the most.
Teams
What we offer is for you to experience life in a spiritual community, to be part of daily spiritual practices (optional), and to be surrounded with nature, as well as, spiritual teachers and mentors that can support you through your inner and outer journey.
We have various living conditions depending on season and demand for example, community houses, dormitories, private rooms, tents or caravans. Throughout your time here you will be fed delicious mostly locally sourced vegetarian food prepared three times a day by our great international kitchen team.
We are happy to receive dedicated and inspired service-minded volunteers that are interested in spirituality, nature, personal growth and alternative living. It is desired but not necessary to have special skills in your preferred choice of team.
We only accept volunteers for minimum 1 month or for specific events.
AGRICULTURE
Farming, gardening, permaculture, agroforestry
MAINTENANCE
Repairing, fixing, maintaining, improving, optimising
CONSTRUCTION
Building, rebuilding, architecture, natural construction
KITCHEN
Cooking vegetarian and sattvik food for community & events
COMMUNICATION
Design, social media, brand development and networking
EVENTS
Management, organisation & development
HUMAN FLOW
Recruitment, community care, health and safety.
FINANCES
Accounting, budgeting, admin, financial reports
FITO
Fundraising, Erasmus+, project and report writing
Departments
ECOATIVO
Environmental Association that hosts events and courses on beekeeping, permaculture, agroforestry, hikes, reforestation of the local area and much more. Ecoativo develops syntropic agriculture as well as host conferences and workshops for universities, companies and kids surrounding a regenerative ecosystem.
AMURT
Humanitarian Aid & relief team that works to improve the quality of life of the world’s poor and disadvantaged, and those affected by disaster and conflict. In Central Portugal AMURT is working with refugees, a solidarity kitchen & the prison.
What we offer
What we offer is for you to experience life in a spiritual community, to be part of daily spiritual practices (optional), and to be surrounded with nature, as well as, spiritual teachers and mentors that can support you through your inner and outer journey.
We have various living conditions depending on season and demand, for example, community houses, dormitories, private rooms, tents or caravans. Throughout your time here you will be fed delicious mostly locally sourced, healthy and sattvik food (yogic diet; vegetarian without onion, garlic, mushrooms) cooked by our kitchen team.
What we need
We are happy to receive dedicated and inspired service-minded volunteers that are interested in spirituality, nature, personal growth and alternative living. It is desired but not necessary to have special skills in your preferred choice of team.
We only accept volunteers for minimum 1 month or for specific events.
Your volunteer service is based on at least 6 hours of work per day with 2 days off. With 6 hours a day, 5 days a week focused on your working tasks you have the opportunity to develop a variety of ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ skills, and about being in service to yourself, your surroundings, other beings and the divine. Your working times and tasks depend on the team structure.
Conditions
GENERAL VOLUNTEER
Desire to experience life in a spiritual and ecologically minded community? Come work in one of our teams
Contribution:
6 hours a day, 5 days a week in one of our teams for at least one month.
Introductory phase: 10€ euros per day
Skilled: Evaluation and potentially free
ERASMUS + VOLUNTEER
Learn, live and thrive with us and be funded by the EU for travel, food, accommodation and pocket money.
Conditions: Under 30, needs sending organisation from residential country.
Between 2 and 12 months.
TEAM COORDINATOR
Are you really skilled in one of our areas, come and share your knowledge with us and lead others by being a team leader.
Conditions: 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. Free of charge.
Annika - Finland
Eco youth worker
“When I heard about the project, I was amazed! I couldn’t believe such project exists, combining every aspect of my passions: community life, healthy lifestyles, cooking, yoga, mantra music & adventure & education.”
Alex - Portugal
Student
“Volunteering here is not an easy adventure, it is challenging but very rewarding! If you are willing to let your ego aside and face new challenges, this is a place where you can do it with joy.”
Fascinated? Inspired? Interested?
Please send CV and motivation letter to our dear sister Samkalpa:
Volunteering
Join the transformational journey of becoming a volunteer for Ananda Valley.
In becoming a volunteer you can choose one of the teams below that suits you, and what you want to learn and contribute with the most.
Teams
What we offer is for you to experience life in a spiritual community, to be part of daily spiritual practices (optional), and to be surrounded with nature, as well as, spiritual teachers and mentors that can support you through your inner and outer journey.
We have various living conditions depending on season and demand for example, community houses, dormitories, private rooms, tents or caravans. Throughout your time here you will be fed delicious mostly locally sourced vegetarian food prepared three times a day by our great international kitchen team.
We are happy to receive dedicated and inspired service-minded volunteers that are interested in spirituality, nature, personal growth and alternative living. It is desired but not necessary to have special skills in your preferred choice of team.
We only accept volunteers for minimum 1 month or for specific events.
AGRICULTURE
Farming, gardening, permaculture, agroforestry
MAINTENANCE
Repairing, fixing, maintaining, improving, optimising
CONSTRUCTION
Building, rebuilding, architecture, natural construction
KITCHEN
Cooking vegetarian and sattvik food for community & events
COMMUNICATION
Design, social media, brand development and networking
EVENTS
Management, organisation & development
HUMAN FLOW
Recruitment, community care, health and safety.
FINANCES
Accounting, budgeting, admin, financial reports
FITO
Fundraising, Erasmus+, project and report writing
Departments
ECOATIVO
Environmental Association that hosts events and courses on beekeeping, permaculture, agroforestry, hikes, reforestation of the local area and much more. Ecoativo develops syntropic agriculture as well as host conferences and workshops for universities, companies and kids surrounding a regenerative ecosystem.
AMURT
Humanitarian Aid & relief team that works to improve the quality of life of the world’s poor and disadvantaged, and those affected by disaster and conflict. In Central Portugal AMURT is working with refugees, a solidarity kitchen & the prison.
What we offer
What we offer is for you to experience life in a spiritual community, to be part of daily spiritual practices (optional), and to be surrounded with nature, as well as, spiritual teachers and mentors that can support you through your inner and outer journey.
We have various living conditions depending on season and demand, for example, community houses, dormitories, private rooms, tents or caravans. Throughout your time here you will be fed delicious mostly locally sourced, healthy and sattvik food (yogic diet; vegetarian without onion, garlic, mushrooms) cooked by our kitchen team.
What we need
We are happy to receive dedicated and inspired service-minded volunteers that are interested in spirituality, nature, personal growth and alternative living. It is desired but not necessary to have special skills in your preferred choice of team.
We only accept volunteers for minimum 1 month or for specific events.
Your volunteer service is based on at least 6 hours of work per day with 2 days off. With 6 hours a day, 5 days a week focused on your working tasks you have the opportunity to develop a variety of ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ skills, and about being in service to yourself, your surroundings, other beings and the divine. Your working times and tasks depend on the team structure.
Conditions
GENERAL VOLUNTEER
Desire to experience life in a spiritual and ecologically minded community? Come work in one of our teams
Contribution:
6 hours a day, 5 days a week in one of our teams for at least one month.
Introductory phase: 10€ euros per day
Skilled: Evaluation and potentially free
ERASMUS + VOLUNTEER
Learn, live and thrive with us and be funded by the EU for travel, food, accommodation and pocket money.
Conditions: Under 30, needs sending organisation from residential country.
Between 2 and 12 months.
TEAM COORDINATOR
Are you really skilled in one of our areas, come and share your knowledge with us and lead others by being a team leader.
Conditions: 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. Free of charge.
Information & Guidelines
Daily Life of a Volunteer – Testimonials
Annika - Finland
Eco youth worker
“When I heard about the project, I was amazed! I couldn’t believe such project exists, combining every aspect of my passions: community life, healthy lifestyles, cooking, yoga, mantra music & adventure & education.”
Alex - Portugal
Student
“Volunteering here is not an easy adventure, it is challenging but very rewarding! If you are willing to let your ego aside and face new challenges, this is a place where you can do it with joy.”
Fascinated? Inspired? Interested?
Please send CV and motivation letter to our dear sister Samkalpa: