A more structured season of service.
After a period of change, we are excited to relaunch volunteering at Azahara. This updated programme includes some meaningful changes. Alongside having an onsite volunteering manager, we’ve introduced a more structured approach to ensure consistency and positive outcomes for everyone involved.
The programme will now focus on land and hospitality, alongside contemplation. The classes being held at Azahara may be accessible to volunteers, but are an add-on which will be paid for separately.
Land based service
- Olive care: we have over a hundred olive trees that we care for and harvest the olives for various uses. Heavy tools and machinery may be used for different stages of olive care. In general, the work includes harvesting the fruits, bringing the olive crates to the mill, pruning the trees, and collecting the branches.
- Gardening: there are a few vegetable gardens where we grow and harvest vegetables. They need daily tending — sowing, weeding, watering, mulching, planting and harvesting.
- Harvesting and preparing herbs or vegetables to make products, e.g. teas.
- Helping to maintain the irrigation system.
Hospitality based service
Hospitality plays an important role in ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. By creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, we are following the footsteps of the Prophet (saw) as he once said, “Whoever believes in Allah and the last day, let him honour his guest.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
- Greet guests upon arrival and ensure their comfort.
- Take guests on a quick tour around Azahara.
- Serving tea, coffee and food.
- Help guests check out.
- Laundry room management.
FAQ on volunteering at Azahara
- Volunteers are expected to stay for a minimum of one month and a maximum of 3 months on a case-by-case basis. Please do get in touch where you are unable to volunteer for a month.
- Volunteers should be hardworking, compassionate, respectful and have a passion for service.
- The legal right to reside in Spain for the duration of the volunteering period.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- At least two professional references.
- Able to live in community.
“Volunteering at Azahara changed my life. Being given responsibility helped me develop my skills and character. In the presence of such beautiful company, I was continuously inspired. I never could have imagined that such a programme or place existed and I am eternally grateful for this experience.”
Applications are open.
Places are limited and reviewed one by one. Send us your application and our volunteering team will be in touch.