A Spiritual Community

Volunteering

Help build world peace by volunteering at Shantideva Centre – make friends, learn new skills and use your free time in a meaningful way. Give half an hour, half a day, come on a working holiday or even move in …

Residential community

Living in our peaceful and friendly community is a great way to experience the Buddhist way of life, get involved and explore the spiritual activities on offer at the centre.

Both double and single rooms are available, with shared bathroom kitchen and lounge. Costs range from £270—£380 per calendar month, inclusive of bills.

The centre is a pure and peaceful environment with no meat, alcohol, tobacco or television.

Working Visits

A great way to experience life at the Centre is to come on a working visit. In exchange for 35 hours work, usually spread over five days, you receive:

Seven days free dormitory accommodation;
Three vegetarian meals a day;
A unique opportunity to meet and work alongside members of Shantideva Centre’s community and to find out more about the Buddhist way of life;
Free attendance at any classes or courses running at the Centre during your stay.

The work you do could be anything: building, gardening, decorating, cooking or cleaning; working in the office or sewing room, — there’s always plenty to do! Shantideva Centre is run by volunteers, and whether you are skilled or unskilled, so long as you’re enthusiastic your help will make a big contribution to the Centre’s work to benefit all living beings. So if you would like to try a working holiday with a difference, please contact us to apply!