23/06/2026
Volunteer Caretaker Invitation: The Soul of Banaras
Hello friends and supporters
I’m reaching out to you all because we need Support from you. This invitation is for those who truly "get" the soul of our home here. We are looking for a few dedicated caretakers for the upcoming season—people who won't just stay here, but will treat this property as their own.
Banaras is all about the rhythm of the gullies, and we want someone who wants to live that lifestyle while helping us keep the magic alive.
The Heart of the Exchange
This is a work-immersion exchange. We need someone who is proactive and finds pride in looking after a home. Your role would involve:
The Upkeep: Deep cleaning, housekeeping, and hands-on Maintenance to ensure everything in the house is functioning perfectly.
The Hearth: Helping with cooking and keeping the kitchen warm.
The Pulse: Engaging with our guests, making them feel the Banarasi hospitality, and acting as their Gully Guide (meeting them at the main road to navigate them safely to our door).
The Digital Story: Managing our Social Media and Google Maps page to share the "gully life" with the world.
What’s in it for you?
In exchange for [6 hours] of daily help, you get:
A Home in the Gullies: [A comfortable bed and 3 home-cooked meals daily]. Depending on the availability of the Chef, or you can always cook for yourself.
The Lifestyle: Total immersion in Varanasi. When the work is done, the ghats are yours to explore.
The 5-Day "Vibe Check"
To make sure the rhythm of the house and the workload suit you, we start every journey with a 5-day immersion trial. (Note: This is a trial to see if the volunteer role is the right fit. If we find that the "working" side isn't for you, you’re always welcome to transition into staying with us as a guest and simply enjoy the property at your own pace!)
***We reserve the rights to end the trial period any day between the 5 day vibe check if we find the guest to be not sincere for the Volunteering.***
Do you Want to Join?
