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.
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.
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
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.
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.
In their own words
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.
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.
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.
More than a physical place, it is a sacred vibration where the restless mind finds stillness and the heart feels at home.
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.