Step into the peaceful heart of the Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre, set amid the rolling hills of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. A working visit here is more than volunteering, it’s a chance to immerse yourself in a warm, welcoming Buddhist community and experience mindfulness in action.
Each day brings something new, helping with the Centre’s upkeep, enjoying nourishing meals, and joining meditation sessions that calm the mind and lift the spirit. Surrounded by tranquil countryside, you’ll find space to reflect, connect, and rediscover balance.
Come for the work, stay for the peace and leave refreshed, inspired, and part of something meaningful.
ADDRESS:
Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre
Kilnwick Percy Hall
Pocklington
East Riding of Yorkshire
YO42 1UF
There are two main ways to volunteer at Madhyamaka KMC: on a regular basis if you live locally, or on a Volunteering Visit if you live further afield.
See below for more information about each option.
Volunteering Visit
A volunteering visit is a unique opportunity to experience the peaceful Buddhist way of life while helping to support the Centre. In exchange for 30 hours of work per week (spread over five days), you’ll receive:
Seven nights of free accommodation
Three delicious vegetarian meals a day
Full use of the Centre’s facilities
Free attendance at meditation classes during your stay
You’ll work alongside members of our friendly residential community, gaining insight into mindful living and forming lasting friendships.
Help is needed in a variety of areas from the café and gardens to maintenance, household, and cleaning, offering plenty of ways to learn new skills and have fun.
Accommodation is provided in comfortable male or female dorms, and the minimum stay is two weeks.
“By working to improve and organise a Dharma Centre, we are working for all living beings and we are practising offering happiness to others”
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso – our founder
Local non-residential volunteers
Madhyamaka KMC can only benefit others with the kindness and support of volunteers and you are welcome to spend time volunteering.
Even a small amount of time can make an enormous difference and is lots of fun! Hours are totally flexible around your schedule – you can volunteer as little or as often as your life allows.
- Gardening
- Handyman / maintenance
- World Peace Cafe
- Household / laundry
To find out about volunteering opportunities available,
please email: volunteeringvisits@madhyamaka.org
You will need to complete the application form on this page
simply miss out the sections relating to a residential stay
Volunteering offers
- Full training
- Becoming a part of a supportive, friendly community
- A chance to learn new skills and use your free time in a meaningful way
- The peace of a Kadampa Meditation Centre
We are a Volunteer-led Organisation
Madhyamaka KMC is a non-profit organisation, relying strongly on the efforts of our volunteers.
It doesn’t matter how small a task may seem, each contribution of your time is immensely meaningful.
Everyone is welcome to volunteer. You don’t need special skills or experience.
You can offer as little or as much time as you like. Each and every hour of volunteering counts.
