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.

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Bookings.

Free / Work-Trade

Volunteering: Kitchen, Hospitality, Maintenance, Communication, Administration

Minimum stay: 30 nightsMaximum capacity: 15 people
Food included
We are currently looking for committed long-term volunteers in a variety of teams.

- 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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