Volunteer near Gokarna: Seva-Sadhana inner exchange at Shankar Prasad Ashram (3-month minimum)

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Shankar Prasad Foundation is inviting long-stay volunteers to join its SEVA-SADHANA inner exchange program at Shankar Prasad Ashram, near Gokarna in Karnataka, India. The ashram is located in Bankikodla Village, a short drive from Gokarna’s beaches and temples, and the host describes it as a calm, simple place close to nature.

This listing is aimed at volunteers who can support the foundation with practical digital skills while also living in a structured ashram environment. The host highlights a “yoga lifestyle and daily routine”, a strict no drugs and no alcohol policy, and a minimum commitment of three months.

Where?

This experience takes place in coastal Karnataka, near the small town of Gokarna on India’s west coast. The ashram is located in Bankikodla, a quiet rural village surrounded by greenery, farmland, and animals, about a short drive from Gokarna’s beaches and temples. The area is known for its calm, spiritual atmosphere and slower pace of life, blending traditional village culture with a nearby pilgrimage town that also attracts young travelers interested in yoga, nature, and simple living.

Volunteer roles requested (1 person per role)

The host is currently looking for one volunteer for each of these roles:

• Social media management
• Photography and videography
• Graphic design
• Web design
• Content editing

Tasks and workload are not described in detail in the post. If you apply, ask what projects you will work on (for example, daily posting, website updates, photo or video deliverables), what tools they use, and how feedback and deadlines are managed.

What the host says is included

According to the host’s post and poster, selected volunteers receive:

• Free stay in a heritage home
• Sattvic meals daily (simple, vegetarian-style ashram meals)
• A peaceful environment with animals and nature
• Daily routine aligned with yoga lifestyle
• Community with international guests
• A certificate and discounts on courses (ask what is optional and what has fees)

Please note that “certificate + course discounts” can mean there are paid courses on site. Ask what is included, what is optional, and what costs extra, so you can plan realistically.

Daily routine and expectations

The host mentions a daily routine and a strict no drugs and no alcohol policy. In many ashrams, activities can include chanting, yoga classes, and community duties. If this matters for you, ask which activities are required and which are optional, and confirm how volunteer work hours are counted.

The host also requests a minimum commitment of three months. If you can only stay shorter, ask if they ever accept shorter trial periods.