LIVE, CONTRIBUTE & GROW
Volunteer at Koningsteen
Join our international residential volunteer community and experience life at a retreat center dedicated to
connection, awareness and personal growth.
MORE THAN A PLACE TO VOLUNTEER
A place to connect, contribute and grow
Koningsteen is a retreat center surrounded by nature in the Belgian countryside. Throughout the year, we welcome people from Belgium and abroad for retreats, workshops, training programs and gatherings focused on well-being, awareness and personal development.
Behind all of this is a small, dedicated team, and our international residential volunteers are an important part of it.
Volunteering at Koningsteen is about more than helping out. For at least two months, you become part of the daily rhythm of the center: living together, sharing meals, contributing to the care of the place and connecting with people from different countries and backgrounds.
LIVING TOGETHER
Life at Koningsteen
Community life is at the heart of the volunteer experience.
Our residential volunteers live on the property and become part of our international team. We believe that staying for a longer period creates something that simply isn't possible in a few weeks: you get to know the place, the people and the rhythm of the center, and we get to know you.
CONTRIBUTE YOUR WAY
How you can contribute
Our residential volunteers live on the property and become part of our international team. We believe that staying for a longer period creates something that simply isn't possible in a few weeks: you get to know the place, the people and the rhythm of the center, and we get to know you.
House & Community
Caring for shared spaces, preparing rooms and retreat spaces, helping with community meals and supporting practical day-to-day activities.
Creative & Practical
Art and creative projects, DIY, painting, light maintenance and helping us improve and beautify the spaces we share.
Garden & Outdoors
Light gardening, plant care, seasonal outdoor work, small eco-projects and helping us care for the grounds..
Your Skills & Talents
Photography, video, social media, IT, languages, music or other skills you would enjoy sharing. Volunteers with relevant experience may also have opportunities to contribute through yoga, meditation, breathwork, conscious movement or other well-being practices.
MORE THAN VOLUNTEERING
What you receive
Community life is at the heart of the volunteer experience.
In exchange for your time and contribution, we offer you much more than accommodation and meals.
You become part of an international community and experience daily life inside an active retreat center dedicated to awareness, connection and personal growth.
There is space to slow down, spend time in nature, connect with others and explore your own interests and practices.
✓ Healthy vegetarian meals
✓ Accommodation on the property
✓ An international community
✓ Living surrounded by nature
✓ Space for yoga, meditation & personal practice
✓ Two days off each week
✓ Time for reflection & personal projects
✓ Opportunities to learn, share and grow
A chance to step out of your usual environment for a while and experience life from a different perspective.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Your home at Koningsteen
During your stay, Koningsteen becomes your home.
Most of our residential volunteers stay in shared accommodation. Private rooms are sometimes available, but these are limited and depend on availability at the retreat center.
Volunteers share bathroom facilities and have access to community spaces, laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi.
Sharing food, sharing life.
Meals are an important part of community life at Koningsteen. We come together around the table not only to eat, but also to connect, talk and share our day.
We serve healthy, predominantly organic vegetarian food, and all meals are included during your stay.
A GOOD MATCH
Is Koningsteen the right place for you ?
We are looking for people who want to become part of Koningsteen rather than simply spend some time here.
You don't need to have experience in yoga, meditation or retreat work. What matters most is your attitude: being open, reliable, mature, willing to contribute and comfortable living as part of an international community.
YOU MIGHT FEEL AT HOME HERE IF...
You enjoy living and working with others.
You like contributing and taking initiative.
You are interested in personal growth and well-being.
You appreciate nature and a healthy lifestyle.
You are open to people from different cultures and backgrounds.
You are comfortable with community living.
You are looking for a meaningful experience rather than simply a place to stay.
THE PRACTICAL COMMITMENT
Minimum stay: 2 months
Age: 25+
Contribution
5 hours per day, 5 days per week
Language: Good spoken English
Lifestyle: Non-smoking
Living: Residential — you live at Koningsteen during your stay
Looking for a base while travelling?
Koningsteen is probably not the right fit if your main reason for volunteering is to find accommodation and food while travelling around.
Of course you can explore during your days off, but the volunteer experience is designed around being here, contributing and becoming part of the community.
Why 2 months?
It takes time to find your place, get to know each other, understand the rhythm of the center and move from simply being a visitor to genuinely becoming part of the team.
This is why we ask every residential volunteer to commit to a minimum stay of two months.
We have found that longer stays create deeper connections, greater trust and a much richer experience - both for you and for the people you live and work alongside.
There is something about this place and its people that invites you to be who you are and to feel comfortable within the community. You feel connected with yourself, with others and with the place. Without really noticing it, I became part of a true team experience.” (Sofie)
“What made it truly special were the people and the retreats. Daily life felt balanced: we worked, shared delicious meals together and built friendships with people from many different backgrounds. I am grateful for everything I learned, for the trust I was given and for the many friendships we formed.” (Filip)
“The place itself is beautiful, but what really makes it special is the human side. I would recommend this experience to anyone willing to spend time somewhere where you will be heard, where you will matter, where you will work and contribute, but where you will also feel that you are part of something — not simply someone passing through.” (Zara)
“Koningsteen was much more than a volunteering experience. I found a place where I could slow down, connect with people from different backgrounds and feel part of a community. (Tabatha)
“Living at Koningsteen gave me the opportunity to experience a different rhythm of life — closer to nature, surrounded by inspiring people and with space for personal reflection. It was a beautiful experience of sharing, learning and growing together.” (Tamara)
“From the beginning, we felt welcomed into the community. Sharing everyday life, meals, work and conversations with people from different countries made our time at Koningsteen very special. We came to volunteer, but we left with friendships, experiences and memories that will stay with us.” (Mariano & Andrea)
BEFORE YOU APPLY
International volunteers ?
Koningsteen welcomes volunteers from many different countries and backgrounds. If you are travelling from outside the EU/Schengen Area, it is important to check the entry and visa requirements that apply to your nationality and personal situation before applying.
You are responsible for ensuring that you are legally allowed to enter and stay in Belgium for the full duration of your planned stay, including any time you may already have spent in other Schengen countries.
Koningsteen does not sponsor visas and cannot arrange or provide immigration or visa assistance.
If you require a visa, you must arrange this independently before travelling. Our minimum volunteer commitment remains 2 months.
READY TO JOIN US ?
Apply to volunteer at Koningsteen
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of our volunteer community.
Before applying, please make sure you have read the information above and that you can commit to a minimum stay of two months.
We receive applications from people all over the world, so take a little time to tell us who you are, what brings you to Koningsteen and what you hope to contribute and experience during your stay.
We are not looking for the perfect CV. We are looking for the right match.