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ISKCON Abentheuer Goloka-dhama-Verein e.V.
Abentheuer, Germany
Description
This program offers young Europeans a unique opportunity for practical experience through social work, cultural exchange, and personal development. Activities include organizing senior afternoons, supporting the mayor in community projects, and helping maintain Abentheuer's multi-generational space amidst the Hunsrück-Hochwald's natural beauty. At Goloka Dhama e.V., volunteers gain insights into managing a spiritual community, attending meetings, and participating in areas like wooden construction, gardening, and vegan/vegetarian cooking workshops. Community meetings foster engagement and skill-building, while afternoons with international host families provide rich intercultural exchanges. The program balances work with Quidong, music lessons, and excursions to historic sites like the Celtic Ring Wall, deepening environmental and cultural awareness. Volunteers enjoy camaraderie through activities like table tennis tournaments, festivals, and feasts. Join this transformative experience
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Dormitories (women and men separated) (8-10 beds) with shared shower/toilet facilities. We serve our guests freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan meals three times a day, made with love. All necessary local trips can be done by bicycle or with our driver's car. There is a local bus to the shopping centers every 2 hours (10-minute ride). Upon arrival and departure, a ride to the train station or airport will be organized, and we will also take care of the tickets.
Training during the activity
Gardening: Learn to sustainably make wood and listen to practical explanations about the specifics of landscape and garden maintenance on the edge of the Hunsrück-Hochwald. Special topics in the Bhagavatam: Explore spiritual themes and apply ancient wisdom for your personal growth. Multigenerational space in the community of Abentheuer: clean and renew, connect nature conservation in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park with social work. Organizational talent: develop and expand your personal skills for professional organization beyond your personal environment or apply your knowledge
Participant profile
The only interest we have in this part of the process is to ensure that we accept as many participants as possible whom we believe will enjoy their time with us, based on the stated interests, their enthusiasm, and motivation. The main basis of the selection criteria is the background interest and/or experience in specific topics and activities.
Activity dates
From 15/02/2025 to 28/02/2025
Activity location
Böckingstraße 4a, Abentheuer, Germany
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 13/02/2025 18:00