Volunteer
Our centre is run by volunteers, and we would be very grateful for any help you can give, whether you can spare just one afternoon or would like to come for a longer working visit. Please fill out the form below.
Residential Volunteer Visits
Experience life in a Buddhist community with a volunteer visit.
Commit to 30 hours of volunteering per week for a minimum of 2 weeks, and receive:
Accommodation (same-sex dormitory, bedding and towels included)
Three meals per day
Free access to meditation classes, courses, and retreats
Accommodation (same-sex dormitory, bedding and towels included)
Three meals per day
Free access to meditation classes, courses, and retreats
World Peace Café
We’ll train you as a barista in our friendly café — often people’s first introduction to our Buddhist community. No experience needed. You’ll learn to prepare a range of food and drinks in a welcoming, fun environment, and gain useful skills to take with you.
Local Volunteering
Would you like to join our friendly team for one morning or afternoon per week? Full training given, fun guaranteed!
Help with:
The café
Gardening and grounds maintenance
Housekeeping or reception
Help with:
The café
Gardening and grounds maintenance
Housekeeping or reception
Publicity
Help distribute some flyers in the villages around Thornby.
More on residential volunteer visits
Experience life in a peaceful rural setting with accommodation and meals included. Learn meditation techniques to help you relax, unwind, and support health and happiness.
Volunteer Work Includes:
World Peace Café (learn transferable skills)
Painting and DIY
Gardening and grounds care
Housekeeping for residential courses
This is a unique and rewarding work-exchange opportunity.
Interested?
Please complete the form below.
For enquiries, call 01604 743 976.
Thank-you very much for welcoming me as part of your family. This is a really special place, and I have enjoyed my time here very much. I am looking forward to coming back already.
It was amazing to meet each one of you! You guys are very kind, thanks so much for the caring and sharing. I really loved being here because the Buddhist Centre made me feel so warm.
My stay has been truly life changing, not only from learning Buddhist teachings but from the way you have made me feel welcome, loved, and appreciated. Nagarjuna Centre now has a special place in my heart, and until I return I will fondly treasure the memories of my stay.