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Volunteer

Give your time, share in the seva

From the kitchen and goshala to the gardens and guest support, there are many ways to serve at Mohanji Datta Tapovan. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch about what fits.

An invitation to serve

Every act of seva, a step within

At Mohanji Datta Tapovan, every volunteer is not just a contributor but a vital part of the family — living the principles of respect, non-violence and unconditional love at the heart of Mohanji's teachings.

Choose to serve here and your actions echo beyond the physical — serving the ashram's mission and the wider community. Every task, however small, is imbued with significance, and each one is a step towards your own inner growth and peace.

Food prepared and served at the Annakshetra
Share, support, and grow
When the purpose is built up in life, you can conquer anything. The more you share, the more you expand. Share, support, and grow — this is how the whole creation works, especially around the human species.— Mohanji
Ways to serve

Find your seva

Draw on the skills you already have, or discover new ones — there is a place here for every willing pair of hands.

Kitchen & Annadaan

Cook and serve fresh, sattvic vegan meals in the Annakshetra — simple, nourishing menus offered to all with love.

Gau Seva & animal care

Care for our rescued cows, the Punganur family, and our feathered and four-legged friends — feeding, grooming, and simply being with them.

Gardens & farms

Work the chemical-free land — sowing, tending and harvesting — reconnecting with Nature through natural, organic farming.

Events & guest support

Welcome visitors, help run satsangs and programs, and hold space so every guest feels at home from the moment they arrive.

Practice & upkeep

Support the daily aaratis and sessions, and help keep the sacred spaces clean, calm and harmonious for everyone.

Admin, content & social media

Share the mission — writing, photography, social media and office support — much of which can be done remotely from anywhere.

Have a skill we haven't listed — teaching, carpentry, nursing, design? We'd still love to hear from you.

The experience

What you'll carry home

Daily practice

Begin each day grounded — aaratis, meditation and the quiet presence of Lord Dattatreya beneath the Audumbar tree.

Conscious vegan living

Nourishing, freshly prepared vegan meals from the Annakshetra — kind to body, mind and every being.

A community of compassion

Live and serve alongside people from around the world, in an atmosphere of kindness, respect and belonging.

Growth & renewal

Learn new skills, rediscover yourself, and leave — as many do — a lighter, steadier version of who you arrived as.

Voices from the ashram

In their own words

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Volunteering grounded me. The beautiful nature, the river, and the ashram animals made every day magical. I feel completely reborn — at peace with myself and my life.

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Karuna Mišić
Serbia · 6 months
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I came during a time of personal upheaval and rediscovered my inner child and my joy for life. After a couple of months I left as a more stable, upgraded version of myself.

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A volunteer
South Africa
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Just being on that land feels like a perpetual loving hug. The beings here are sacred and special — the energetic space of Mohanji Datta Tapovan is so alive.

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Suveetha Ganeshan
India
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More than a physical place, it is a sacred vibration where the restless mind finds stillness and the heart feels at home.

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Kristina Jelavic
Croatia
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Come and serve with us

Tell us a little about yourself and how you'd like to help. We'll be in touch to confirm what fits, the dates, and any on-site arrangements.

Your details
How you'd like to help

Prototype only — this would create a volunteer application record and notify the India team. Not yet wired up.