Rural Tourism Hospitality Volunteer
ANANDA MARGA PRACARAKA SAMGHA
Ourondo, Portugal
Description
To proceed with your application, apply and fill in this form: https://forms.gle/HjJAGSc5oMZcG4pG6. Join us at Ananda Kalyani and practise your hospitality skills to help establish a new rural hostel. We currently are in the process of building up and implementing our marketing strategy and procedures to implement it successfully. You will be able to be part of the process, learn and co-create, plan and implement this structure, such as: warmly welcome guests and visitors on arrival; communicating with potential guests on booking platforms, and keep the communication open and effective on the field; contribute to a vibrant, harmonious and safe atmosphere; provide administrative support with integrity; execute hands-on tasks, as well as intellectual/marketing ones; receive guidance and be open to learn and follow guidelines +Dates and duration are flexible! *Note: applications in English. Check volunteering opportunities and other info here: https://anandakalyani.org/volunteers/
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be provided accommodation in one of the community houses, sharing a room with one or more fellow volunteers. The rooms are equipped with the basic comforts such as a bed, sleeping bags, pillow, and light. If preferred, there is also the option to camp with a tent on the land in the warmer seasons. Food: a local team prepares the food for the community (lunch and dinner) according to the Sattvic diet. There is a self service policy for breakfast. Throughout the whole day there is a tea table with tea, coffee, and fruits. Rides will be provided if needed among the community.
Training during the activity
As a volunteer, you will be mentored, coached and trained in your role from the concerning coordinator, through direct guidance and through learning by doing. Daily tasks will require your communication skills in English. At last, the nourishing and at the same time challenging surroundings invite you to grow and expand as a person, along with a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing tools. -------You can proceed with your application by filling in this form: https://forms.gle/aDveYqaKf3hjSzCx5
Participant profile
Someone who: privileges friendly communication and has hospitality skills; is aligned with Ananda Kalyani’s values and feel comfortable representing them while hosting others; is highly motivated and feels inspired to work in a team; is flexible to learn and perform different tasks; has a solution-oriented, assertive and reliable mindset; aspires to learn having an overview on the whole hostel project; enjoys both mental and hands-on work; has basic computer skills to learn more digital tools; preferably is committed to long-term (possibility to extend time after ESC agreement ends).
Activity dates
A total of 12 week(s) during the period 16/06/2025 to 15/09/2025
Activity location
Sítio do Carvalhal, 1, Ourondo, Portugal
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Ukraine, Greece, Malta, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Canary Islands, Moldova (Republic of), Serbia, Georgia, Germany, Luxembourg, Kosovo * UN resolution, Slovakia, Slovenia
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
No application deadline