Bodhi Vanam (Awakening Forest) is a simple organic farm, a non-profit wholeness centre in a healing forest. Here one can rest, reconnect, tune, learn, realign, rejuvenate, experience and evolve the inner & outer nature! The center is located at 1250 mts. elevation with lovely cool weather (avg.18-25°c) with rich flora and wild fauna. nearby, there are many organic farms, international communities and a Zen meditation centre (10km).
We have organic farming and natural way of living without any chemicals and already have many fruit trees (avocado, jackfruit, mango, orange, custard apple, guava), and coffee and pepper plantations. We need help in organic farming, healthy vegetarian cooking, eco-friendly construction, teaching village children,…

The last 2 km is off-road jungle terrain which can be traversed by foot or by Jeep.
As the place is surrounded by wilderness with animals possibly roaming at night, it’s advised not to go out between 6 pm-6 am for safety.

What category best describes your hosting arrangement? 🏡

• Organization/NGO

Location – Where is your volunteer project located?🌏

In Kodaikkanal mountain of South India 📍

What are you looking for help with?

• Building 🛠
• Charity Work/Fundraising 💰
• Cleaning 🧹
• Teaching/Language Exchange 🧑‍🏫
• Farming/Gardening 🌿🐄
• General Help 💁‍♀️
• Health/Medical/Assistance 👩‍⚕️🩺
• Research 🔬

What’s the mission of your community? 🎯

Bodhi Vanam (Awakening Forest) is a simple organic farm, a non-profit wholeness centre in a healing forest. Here one can rest, reconnect, tune, learn, realign, rejuvenate, experience and evolve the inner & outer nature!

Volunteers’ age restrictions 🔞

Unfortunately, we cannot host minors. 🔞 Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

•  ⁠Foreigners should have a valid visa.
•  ⁠It’s a vegetarian, non-smoking, non-alcohol community.
•  ⁠Be respectful to others, animals and Mother Nature.
• ⁠Advised not to go out between 6 pm-6 am for safety.
• ⁠Bring basic necessities for your hygiene and good sleep.
• ⁠Bring natural, organic, eco-friendly toiletries (soap, shampoo, paste,…) as we are in organic farm and want to be lighter on the earth
• ⁠Silence between 10 pm-6 am

How many volunteers could you host? 🎎

• More than two

When do you usually need volunteers? 📅

• September-May

How many hours of help per day? ⏱

• 4-5 hours of help per day

How many days of help per week? 🌒

• 5 days per week – 2 days off

Note about the volunteer work and other expectations 📝

• Managing Soil Health and Water channels using Permaculture ways
• Planting, Weeding, Pruning, Harvesting
• Cooking healthy Vegetarian food
• Cleaning
• Teaching language to neighbour village children

Are accommodation and food included? 🏠🍜

Yes, we offer food and accommodation

What type of accommodation can you provide? 🏕

• Dormitory/shared rooms 🛌
• Tent 🎪

Diet – nutrition information 🥗🥤

• Healthy Vegetarian Food.
• Mostly Vegan.
• We keep Honey and Ghee as medicine if needed.

Fee transparency 🆓🔍

No fee for volunteering 5 hours a day.

VISA SUPPORT – Are you able to assist with visa support, information, or provide invitation letters? 🛂

No, we cannot help with Visa but we can offer assistance 💁‍♀️

Volunteers’ benefits 🏆🏅

• Stay in Serene healing space.
• Clean air, water and healthy vegetarian food.
• Yoga, Meditation, Creativity and Healing possibilities.

What are the available activities during free time? 🚴🚣🦒

• Yoga, Meditation, Creativity and Healing possibilities.
• Trekking in the mountains.
• Visiting neighbour farms and sightseeing.

Language 🗣🇬🇧

English, Tamil, Hindi

Geography 🌳

The farm is located in Kodaikanal mountain, south India at 1250 mts. elevation with lovely cool weather (avg.18-25°c) with rich flora and wild fauna. nearby, there are many organic farms, international communities and a Zen meditation centre (10km).

How to get to your site ✈ 🗺

It’s accessible by Bus/Car~500km from Chennai Airport, ~130km from Madurai Airport, ~175km from Coimbatore Airport, ~380km from Thiruvannamalai, ~430kkm from Auroville. Overnight Bus journey is a good option for people coming through Chennai/ Pondicherry/ Bangalore. Perumalmalai or Pethuparai Junction is good stop for people coming through Bus.
People coming by car can come upto the junction where off-road starts. Last 2 km is off-road jungle terrain which can be traversed by foot or by Jeep.

Is there internet access? 🌐

Yes!

“Paying guests” Option. Could you accommodate “solidarity” tourists? 🎎

Yes, we can accommodate eco/responsible tourists & paying guests 👌

CONTACT DETAILS 🔍📧

Host Email ✉ bodhivanam.in@gmail.com
Whatsapp: +91 9765348573
Social Media: Official Facebook Page
Hostname 📛Bodhi Vanam

Bodhi Vanam volunteer project in the South of India

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