Netherlands: ESC: Unlock Inner Peace & Growth: Volunteer with a Transcendental Meditation Non-Profit and Join a Consciousness-Based Community

About the local hosting organization

The Maharishi European Research University (MERU) is an international educational non-profit foundation that offers courses and retreats related to the development of consciousness, including education programmes to become Transcendental Meditation teachers. There are over a hundred locations across the world, with headquarters located in the Netherlands, Vlodrop since 1990. MERU promotes personal growth through transcendental meditation and consciousness, a secular practice based on Veda and the Vedic Tradition - the ancient knowledge from which yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and many other disciplines come. The vision of MERU is that consciousness is all there is and the unifying factor of life. Developing one’s own consciousness is the most effective way to promote social inclusion, tolerance, solidarity, and equality in the wider community. Following this philosophy MERU also supports a variety of projects in the areas of e.g., spirituality, peace, education, health, biological agriculture, and architecture. The MERU headquarter is located in the heart of the Meinweg national park, surrounded by nature.. It consists of offices, public rooms for meditation and courses and shared housing with individual rooms. MERU hosts up to 250 persons from all over the world and from all ages, 18+. MERU promotes solidarity and understanding between nationalities and cultures by bringing people from over 100 countries together.

Presentation of the programme

MERU is a unique campus in The Netherlands offering courses, retreats and events for the global Transcendental Meditation community ( www.meru.international ) Our mission is to share the timeless knowledge of consciousness and its applications for a healthy, vibrant, and peaceful society. By participating in our volunteer program you are contributing to our community of around 200 people working at our campus in the heart of the beautiful Dutch National Park De Meinweg. Volunteers take part in dining services, housing, garden and other areas. You will also learn the Transcendental Meditation in a four-day course thought by a certified teacher. It's an easy and effortless technique that we all practice at MERU, twice a day for 20 minutes, offering profound benefits for mind and body and it's a very effective tool to develop your own full inner and outer potential (About TM go to: tm.org) Interested? Please fill this form: https://forms.gle/FRqcgC4g6FfakeF68

About the accomodation

MERU offers high-quality accommodations in the Academy and Residence Building on campus, designed with Maharishi Vastu principles. Shared housing in nearby villages with daily transportation may be also possible. The MERU Campus is located within the Dutch National Park De Meinweg, a 7-minute drive or 14-minute bike ride from the nearest bus station. Daily shuttles connect campus residents to the bus station, and volunteers are also provided with a bicycle. Freshly prepared organic vegetarian meals are served on campus at lunch and dinner, free of charge.

About the leisure activities

MERU organizes various programs to help volunteers deepen their knowledge of Transcendental Meditation and integrate meditation into daily life. Volunteers are also encouraged to develop new skills across a range of areas (professional, social, language, and more) through workshops and on-site training. To support this, each volunteer is assigned a mentor who provides guidance for self-directed learning and looks after their general well-being.

Requirements

The Participant profile: At least 18 years old. Interest in working in a multicultural, international community. Affinity for meditation and interest in learning Transcendental Meditation as well as Vedic Culture. Fair mastery of English. You have an accredited sending organization (PIC number, accreditation number, name and contacts).Deadline: 30/06/2026 23:59