Our farm has 2-3 employees. The volunteers will help mainly in the vegetable garden, in the orchard and in the park. The volunteers will work 7 hours per day. The weekends will be free. Be prepared for sometimes demanding work outside (weather changes, sun, -).
Accomodation & food:
In a room (usually multiple-bed room) in the castle or in a building opposite the castle. The meals are provided in the castle. The food is vegetarian only (often Indian type).
Location & leisure:
Location: The farm is located in the Mahaprabhudeep ashram i a spiritual centre of the organization Yoga in Daily Life with around 15 permanent inhabitants. It is situated in the small peaceful Moravian village Strilky, in the compound of an old village castle with a large park, an orchard, a vegetable and herbal garden. The ashram organizes various seminars about yoga and healthy lifestyle and camps for children. The village is located at the foot of the hills of Chriby, 25 km south-west from the town Kromeriz and is surrounded by forests. The nearest town Korycany (3 000 inhabitants) is 6 km from Strilky.Leisure time: After work and on weekends the volunteers will have the opportunity to go for walks, visit sights or take trips to the surrounding countryside. In the Chriby hills it is possible to see ruins of the old Strilky castle and ruins of Cimburk castle (near Korycany), where some cultural events take place. The town Kromeriz with historical monuments on the UNESCO list is 25 km far away.
Requirements:
Note: There are rules that need to be followed: no drugs, alcohol and smoking, no meat and eggs consumption in the ashram area.Requirements:1.Flexibility, responsibility, sociability, patience and maturity2.Interest in working in the garden, desire to gain experience; experience with gardening is an advantage3.Good physical condition4.Letter of motivation5.Medical form6.Good knowledge of English7.Acceptance of our spiritual environment and vegetarian lifestyle (see the Note)8.Interest in yoga is an advantageLanguage: EnglishPocket money: 50 EURO/month
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