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ISKCON Abentheuer Goloka-dhama-Verein e.V.
Abentheuer, Germany
Description
Discover a transformative volunteer experience in Germany's scenic Hunsrück! This program for young Europeans blends social action with spiritual community living at Goloka Dhama, a yoga retreat centre. Collaborate with the local mayor and seniors on community projects, like redesigning a multigenerational park. Immerse yourself in the heart of our non-profit community, learning management firsthand. Cultivate new skills in vegan cooking and organic gardening. Your 6-hour workday is balanced with yoga, music, and nature excursions to historic Celtic sites. Share stories with diverse international families (Croatian, Italian, German, South African) over tea. Experience the joy of daily festivals and a communal Sunday feast. This is a unique chance to grow, serve, and connect with nature and like-minded souls in a setting of simple living and shared purpose. Join us to develop new skills and forge lasting friendships!
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 made with love three times a day. All necessary local trips can be done by bicycle or with the help of our driver's car. There is a local bus to the shopping centers every 2 hours (it is a 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
Gain hands-on skills in our beautiful garden and the Hunsrück forest, learning landscape maintenance. Help renew a community’s multigenerational space, blending social work with nature conservation. Explore spiritual themes and ancient wisdom for personal growth. Develop your organizational talents by learning the inner workings of our non-profit, Goloka Dhama. Through workshops in music, meditation, and healthy cooking, you'll strengthen communication and teamwork skills. Acquire valuable, practical experience for your future projects and career.
Participant profile
Our primary goal is to welcome as many participants as possible who we believe will truly enjoy their time with us. Selection is guided by each individual’s stated interests, enthusiasm, and motivation. The key criteria are your background, as well as your interest and/or prior experience in the relevant topics and activities.
Activity dates
From 15/09/2025 to 01/10/2025
Activity location
Böckingstraße 4a, Abentheuer, Germany
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
France, Germany, Luxembourg, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 14/09/2025 22:00