Volunteering
Join the transformational journey of becoming a volunteer at Ananda Kalyani. Learn more about the diverse range of volunteering possibilities below.
Volunteering Possibilities
Ananda Kalyani consists of a wide range of teams and departments. This means that there is lots of diversity in the kind of volunteering work we offer. The teams take care of the daily business on the ground. The departments connect the master unit to the world as representatives of Ananda Kalyani’s vision in a diversity of fields. Find out more about the teams and departments below, and sense what aligns most with your aspirations, skills, experience, and passions.
Teams
AGRICULTURE
Farming, gardening, permaculture, agroforestry
INFRASTRUCTURE
Repairing, maintaining, architecture, natural construction
LOGISTICS
Transport, shopping, storage, supplies, safety
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
TOURISM & VISITORS
Communication, welcoming, administration, management
IT
Website, admin, programming, wordpress, webdesign
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.
PEQUENA ILHA VERDE
Our neohumanistic educational base for the youngest in and outside of our community. We have a program for kids every weekday and arrange events for both local families and international families aspiring to become part of this world of neohumanistic education.
ARTIVOS
Artivos is our hub for arts and culture in Portugal for ten years, organising, different cultural activities such as concerts, exhibitions, festivals, workshops and meetings in Ananda Kalyani, Lisbon, Algarve and Covilhã.
PRIP
The Prout Research Institute Portugal (PRIP) was founded in 2013 with the mission of making the Prout socio-economic system known, in a comprehensive and demonstrative way. PRIP is an association of activists, citizens, passionate about the idea of a more just, sustainable and dynamic society, where diversity and fraternity are encouraged and celebrated.
What we offer
What we offer is all the beauty that comes along with being part of this unique project. You will belong to a spiritually and ecologically minded community, be part of daily spiritual practices such as kiirtan and meditation (optional), have access to inspiring knowledge and visions on a regenerative world, live in the midst of astonishing nature, receive spiritual teachings, and support from spiritual guides through your inner and outer journey. Practically speaking, we offer various living conditions. Depending on the season and demand, we have community houses, dormitories, private rooms, tents, or caravans available. Throughout your time here you will enjoy healthy, mostly locally sourced, satvik food (yogic diet vegetarian without onion, garlic, mushrooms). With love prepared by our kitchen team!
What we need
We are happy to receive dedicated and inspired service-minded volunteers, who are interested in spirituality, nature, and alternative living. All volunteers provide service for 6 hours a day, for 5 days a week. With 30 hours a week of commitment, you have the opportunity to develop a variety of soft and hard skills. In the mean time, you have the fulfilling experience of being at service to yourself, your surroundings, other beings, and the divine. Your working times and days depend on the team. The required level of experience, skills, and commitment (ranging from 1 month to 1 year), depends on what type of volunteer you would be.
Types of Volunteering
SUPPORTIVE 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.
Food contribution: 10€ euros per day
COORDINATING VOLUNTEER
Are you really skilled in one of our areas, come and share your knowledge with us and lead others by being a team leader.
Contribution:
6 hours a day, 5 days a week in one of our teams for at least one month.
Food contribution: 10€ euros per day
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.”
Ready to join us?
Please send your request with CV and Motivational letter to the following email:
Learn more about us
About Ananda Kalyani
Ananda Kalyani is a project dedicated to spirituality, local development and holistic regeneration. You are invited to read and know more about who we are, what we do and this place where we so much enjoy to be.
What is a Master Unit?
The word “Ananda Kalyani” is broad enough to encompass a number of several projects that it holds within one venue. Read more about our spiritual basis, aims, visions and concept of a Master Unit below.
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.
Volunteering Possibilities
Ananda Kalyani consists of a wide range of teams and departments. This means that there is lots of diversity in the kind of volunteering work we offer. The teams take care of the daily business on the ground. The departments connect the master unit to the world as representatives of Ananda Kalyani’s vision in a diversity of fields. Find out more about the teams and departments below, and sense what aligns most with your aspirations, skills, experience, and passions.
Teams
AGRICULTURE
Farming, gardening, permaculture, agroforestry
INFRASTRUCTURE
Repairing, maintaining, architecture, natural construction
LOGISTICS
Transport, shopping, storage, supplies, safety
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
TOURISM & VISITORS
Communication, Welcoming, Administration, Management
LOGISTICS
Transport, Shopping, Storage, Supplies, Safety
IT
Website, Admin, Programming, WordPress, Webdesign
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.
PEQUENA ILHA VERDE
Our neohumanistic educational base for the youngest in and outside of our community. We have a program for kids every weekday and arrange events for both local families and international families aspiring to become part of this world of neohumanistic education.
ARTIVOS
Artivos is our hub for arts and culture in Portugal for ten years, organising, different cultural activities such as concerts, exhibitions, festivals, workshops and meetings in Ananda Kalyani, Lisbon, Algarve and Covilhã.
PRIP
The Prout Research Institute Portugal (PRIP) was founded in 2013 with the mission of making the Prout socio-economic system known, in a comprehensive and demonstrative way. PRIP is an association of activists, citizens, passionate about the idea of a more just, sustainable and dynamic society, where diversity and fraternity are encouraged and celebrated.
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.
Types of Volunteering
SUPPORTIVE 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.
Food contribution: 10€ euros per day.
COORDINATING VOLUNTEER
Learn, live and thrive with us and be funded by the EU for travel, food, accommodation and pocket money.
Contribution:
6 hours a day, 5 days a week in one of our teams for at least one month.
Food contribution: 10€ euros per day.
Information and Guidelines
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.”
Ready to join us?
Please send your request with CV and Motivational letter to the following email:
About Ananda Kalyani
Ananda Kalyani is a project dedicated to spirituality, local development and holistic regeneration. You are invited to read and know more about who we are, what we do and this place where we so much enjoy being.
What is a Master Unit?
The word “Ananda Kalyani” is broad enough to encompass a number of several projects that it holds within one venue. Read more about our spiritual basis, aims, visions and concept of a Master Unit below.