About.
Ananda Kalyani, previously named as Ananda Valley, is a settlement focused on all-round sustainability (environmental, economic and social sustainability) and local development, with a vision of being a model for sustainable 21st century living.
The project is located in a gorgeous green valley in the centre of Portugal near the beautiful Serra da Estrela Nature Reserve. Over the last years we transformed this lush but abandoned valley into a habitable place.
Our land currently covers 50 hectares comprehensive of wild forests, a beautiful river, several scattered ruins, small springs, wild fruit trees and also 11 hectares of certified organic agriculture land.
Bookings.
Volunteering: Kitchen, Hospitality, Maintenance, Communication, Administration
- Hostel Host and Receptionist Volunteer
- Kitchen Volunteers
- Maintenance Volunteers
- Administrative assistant Volunteer
- Communication Volunteer (focus on social media)
Ananda Kalyani is a dynamic place where you can dive into a holistic and regenerative project, rich in learning and personal development. Our aim is to provide space and opportunity to express yourself and learn how to develop your full potential, supporting a more sustainable way of living, spiritually, socially, culturally, economically and ecologically. The spiritual tradition of Ananda Marga gives direction to the project as a whole and is present in our daily life in terms of meditation, kirtan, teachings, the way we move through the day and relate to each other.
The project welcomes people who are aligned with our culture and have a service oriented mindset. People who are ready to, besides their own personal development, serve the development of the project with commitment and accountability. While ofcourse having space for lots of joy, laughter, great conversations, and the pleasure of this loving environment.
Feeling the call? Write us your motivation and CV! We receive a lot of applications, so let your heart speak and inspiration flow. This will increase the chance your application will be picked up. We would love to hear from you at
volunteers@anandakalyani.org
Key Stats.
Year founded
2015
Size of project site
50 hectares
Languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese
- Italian
- French
People on site
4 - 40
Dry season
Wet season
Living Conditions.
Sleeping
- hammocks
- tent camping
- shared rooms
Vegan Food
- communally cooked meals
- over 80% locally sourced
Internet
- fast: streaming video
Opportunities
Ananda Kalyani is currently offering the following opportunities:
- Hostel coordinator
- Carpenter
- VIsitors and accommodation coordinator
- Communication Support (social media)
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