12/07/2025
There are several volunteer positions at the center. The volunteer will be provided with one of the fan cooled meditation kutis with a private bath. We provide two meals per day as followed by the meditators and monks but if you desire to eat dinner, we can give you extra food that you can store in your refrigerator. You can practice meditation and will have access to instructions/courses when offered. There isn’t a set schedule but the day should start early after breakfast and conclude after lunch.
Farmer/Landscaper/Gardener
Boonkan Meditation Center is on 8.7 acres in South Pattaya City, Thailand. We are involved in the HAF Farm Low Carbon Initiative from Kaset University, aligning its values of sustainability and mindfulness with practical actions. The position would require the volunteer to help plant, grow, w**d the organic vegetable gardens as well as help with general gardening and landscaping around the center.
Cook’s Assistant / General Office Help
We cook all our meals. The day starts very early but also ends early. Duties include prep work, cooking, cleaning. Great opportunity to learn how to cook simple Thai dishes. When there are no courses, there may only be a few meditators so the work will be very light. If that is the case, you can find work to fill your time such as tidying up the office, helping with computer work, etc.
Carpentry / Handyman
With almost fifty kutis and support buildings, there are always something to fix. If you are handy, you can help with general upkeep (painting, plumbing, carpentry, etc.) depending upon your skillset.
Requirements
Since this is a meditation center, we prefer that you limit going outside the center.
We prefer someone who is quiet and has a background in meditation.
Free time should be spent reading, writing, meditating, or engaging in quiet activities.
Time commitment is two to four weeks
You will need to provide proof of insurance
A basic understanding of English is required.