Come and volunteer with us!
Only with the help of dedicated volunteers can we transform Maitreya* into a thriving community project. To ensure our permaculture garden is flourishing and the retreat center is growing sustainably, we constantly evaluate our needs for helping hands, depending on the expertise and our ongoing projects on the land.
At the moment, most of our energy is going into improving the land and infrastructure. This includes natural building projects, maintenance, gardening, creating beautiful community spaces, and preparing the place for future volunteers, retreats, and gatherings.
Sharing mutual values and goals with the people who support us is very important to us. We encourage self-responsibility and self-reflection and practice sharing circles in order to be able to communicate openly and transparently. At Maitreya we follow a non-harm approach that ensures we meet each other with compassion instead of judgement.
We are on WWOOF platform, Workaway and you can also contact us through the form here, if you feel called to support us.
*Please note that our community language is English. We also speak German & Spanish.
Volunteer Programs
We offer different volunteering options. Regardless of the option you choose, all volunteers receive the benefits listed below. Please note that availability is limited for each volunteering position, so we recommend contacting us in advance to check current openings.
✔ Accommodation in a shared room (camper vans are also welcome)
✔ Two vegan, healthy meals & snacks in the afternoon
✔ Daily morning check-in and guidance for the daily work
✔ Weekly sessions like yoga, guided meditations and sharing circles
✔ Fun events like ecstatic dance, cacao ceremonies, jam-sessions
✔ High-speed Internet access in the main house
Full-time volunteers
You are dedicated to contribute a full day of work and support us in different roles, you want to share your gift and are motivated to help us on all levels.
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5 hours per day from Monday to Friday; 1.5 hours on Sundays or Saturday based on preference.
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No paid contribution, accommodation and food as energy exchange included
Part-time volunteers
Half day of work & half day enjoying our community life and focusing on your own journey. You like to take it easy on the workload.
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4 hours of work per day, Monday - Friday; 1.5 hours on Sundays or Saturday based on preference.
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Contribution 5 EUR per day or 150€/ month (if staying for a full month)
Laid-back volunteers
You would like to stay at Maitreya and bring an expertise to share but also working on your own projects whilst enjoying our community vibe.
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3 hours of work per day, Monday - Friday; 1.5 hours on Sundays or Saturday based on preference.
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Contribution 10 EUR per day or 300€/ month (if staying for a full month)
If you're looking for a lighter contribution (around 1–2 hours per day), we recommend our Co-living option. You can rent a room and, if you wish, contribute a little to the community in exchange for a partial food contribution.
If finances are the only thing preventing you from coming, please reach out. We believe meaningful exchanges can take many forms, and we're always happy to explore what might be possible together.
