Volunteering at Pardesa
At certain times of the year we host people looking for a volunteering experience in an atmosphere of mindfulness, contributing to the land and the agricultural aspect of our center.
We’ll offer our generosity and service to the Earth, to the soil and to all those who will practice at Pardesa in the future. At the same time we’ll be learning by doing, both regarding permaculture and applied ecology as well as mindfulness. The activities include:
- making compost
- pruning
- harvesting in the orchard and the vegetable garden
- shoveling, moving wheelbarrows, digging, etc.
- building with wood
- preparing our center (meditation hall, guest rooms, etc.) for retreats and courses
Volunteering periods usually last one week and require participation in the mindfulness practices of our center, including noble silence at night and early morning.
Given the physical nature of the agricultural activities, the volunteering experience is intended typically for people between 20 and 40 years of age.
Daily schedule
The daily schedule may vary. The following is an example:
7.00 Wake up
7.30 Formal morning meditation
8.15 Breakfast
Personal time
11.00 Outdoor permaculture activities, or indoor tasks
12.30 Mindful lunch
15.00 Outdoor permaculture activities, or indoor tasks
18.30 Mindful dinner
20.00 Formal evening meditation
Noble silence (until after breakfast)
Upcoming volunteering dates
We’ve already scheduled the following dates for volunteering:
- 3-7 March
- 30 March-6 April
- 10-16 May
- 10-16 June
- 1-7 September
- 15-21 October
Registration
We host volunteers through our profile on wwoofing which, among its other advantages, also covers insurance.
A telephone interview is necessary before confirming a period of volunteering.
For more information on volunteering – only for the dates indicated above – contact info@lanaturadellamente.it