Every year, hundreds of people from different countries come to volunteer in different activities in Auroville. They come to hone their skills or learn something new, and to experience the diversity, freedom and innovativeness of this unusual place. Above all, they come to learn more about themselves and what they want to do with their lives.Auroville provides a unique opportunity for both inner and outer growth. Many volunteers are so moved by the experience that they often return for visits or become involved with Auroville associations in their home countries. Some even stay on or return to become Aurovilians.Yet Auroville remains a challenging environment, particularly for those encountering it for the first time. Some volunteers, it is true, sail smoothly through the difficulties but others find it difficult to adjust not only to the climate but also to Auroville’s unique (dis)organization and very different culture. In fact, there is a feeling that Auroville could do more to h...
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