Volunteering at Shambala during autumn and winter in Sweden
Shared via our Facebook group. – Shambala Gatherings is a yoga retreat centre in Sweden, set in the forest of Bergslagen. They are inviting volunteers for low-season roles (autumn and winter), mainly in the kitchen, cleaning, and handy or maintenance support.
Important: participation fee in the low season
The host states that, with the exception of some roles (including kitchen apprentice, cleaning leader, and handy), there is a small fee of 55 SEK per day for full-time low-season volunteering. Returning volunteers may be able to join full-time roles free of charge. If paying is difficult, the host invites applicants to explain their situation.
Dates and minimum stay (low season)
The host lists these full-time low-season slots for 2025–2026:
Slot 1: arrival 12 October 2025, depart 5 November 2025 (about 3.5 weeks).
Slot 2: arrival 9 January 2026, depart around 23–24 February 2026 (about 6.5 weeks).
The application form also mentions additional options such as a New Year’s retreat volunteer period (late Dec 2025 to early Jan 2026), a winter caretaking volunteer period (late Feb to late Apr 2026, described as free of charge), and a silent retreat volunteer period (early Apr 2026). Please confirm the exact dates and costs for your chosen option when you apply.
Working hours (as described by the host)
The host describes full-time volunteering as 5 hours per day with 1 day off per week. Part-time volunteering is described as 2.5 hours per day with 1 day off per week. Ask what schedule applies to your specific role and dates.
Roles mentioned
Roles mentioned by the host include kitchen support (including a kitchen apprentice role), cleaning and beautifying, and handy or outdoor maintenance support. The application form also lists some additional team roles in certain periods. Choose the role that best matches your skills and be clear about your availability.
What is included
The host describes the exchange as food and accommodation, plus access to some yoga classes and community activities (depending on the retreat schedule).
The host also notes shared accommodation for most volunteers, and that there is a trial period at the start (they recommend flexible return tickets). Please read the host’s low-season page and application form carefully before committing.
Contact details 🔍📧
Email: shambalavolunteers AT gmail DOT com
Low-season info page: https://shambalagatherings.com/volunteer-with-us-low-season-2/
Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FTLIuUr840nHqTnsLTTw2Uo2mW6i1hxoG8_9gcvHFMk/viewform
Missed the dates for this opportunity?
Don’t worry. Use the contact details provided by the host to ask if there are any upcoming volunteer openings. Hosts often welcome messages from interested volunteers, even if the advertised dates have passed.
Related post: https://voluntouring.org/2023/05/25/shambala-yoga-retreat-volunteering-sweden/
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