New MadhuvanKrishna Conscious Farm Community
Volunteer · Sevā

Serve, learn and grow with us

Volunteering at New Madhuvan is a way to step out of the noise of modern life, contribute honest work, live simply, and experience the atmosphere of a devotional community from the inside.

In the Vaiṣṇava tradition, service — sevā — is not a chore but the natural expression of love for Krishna. At New Madhuvan every practical task on the farm becomes a small opportunity for meditation and gratitude.

You do not have to be a devotee to volunteer. Sincere seekers of any background are welcome, provided they are willing to respect the community's schedule and simple standards.

Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer or give away, and whatever austerities you perform — do that, O son of Kuntī, as an offering to Me.
— Bhagavad-gītā 9.27
Where you can help

Areas of service

Cow care · go-seva

Feeding, grooming, cleaning the goshala, taking the herd to pasture, and learning traditional hand-milking. The most beloved sevā at the farm.

Gardens & orchard

Sowing, weeding, harvesting, seed-saving, composting and greenhouse work across our vegetable beds, herb garden and fruit orchard.

Kitchen & prasādam

Preparing sattvic meals for the community and guests, always cooked with the intention of offering the food first to Krishna.

Temple service

Cleaning the temple room, arranging flowers, caring for the altar, sewing simple garments, and preparing paraphernalia for festivals.

Construction & maintenance

Carpentry, natural building, painting, small repairs and — for those with the skills — help with the new temple project.

Outreach & festivals

Helping with the weekly Burgas programs, book distribution, harināma in nearby villages, and preparing the great yearly festivals.
A day for volunteers

What a typical day looks like

The rhythm is simple: the morning program in the temple, breakfast, four to five hours of sevā, a full midday meal (prasādam), rest and study in the heat of the afternoon, an evening ārati and kīrtan, a light supper, and early rest. Sundays are lighter, with the community feast in the afternoon.

Practical

What to know before you come

Length of stay

Minimum stay is usually one week; two to four weeks lets you settle in and truly experience the flow of the community.

Accommodation & food

Simple, shared devotee-style rooms and three sattvic vegetarian meals (prasādam) each day — all offered as part of the sevā exchange.

What to bring

Modest work clothes for the fields, warm layers for early mornings, a shawl or long clothes for the temple, sturdy shoes and a reusable water bottle.

Community guidelines

A strictly vegetarian diet, no intoxicants (no alcohol, tobacco, drugs), no onion or garlic in the kitchen, and quiet, respectful behaviour after dark.
How to apply

Write to us before you travel

Please tell us a little about yourself, when you would like to come, how long you can stay, and any skills or restrictions we should know about. We will confirm dates, explain what to bring and prepare a place for you.

nitai.candra.sda@gmail.com +359 88 689 3534

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