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Join us at a beautiful and magical Buddhist Retreat Center!

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The experience

Help us maintain our space where deep spiritual practice flourishes. Volunteer with us in hospitality, cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, cooking, or special events.

Experience meditation, yoga, and philosophical teachings whithin a supportive community. Be part of our transformative journey and enjoy a peaceful environment. Your help is essential to keep this sanctuary vibrant and welcoming.

Come transform from within and make a difference!

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 75 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

United States Visa

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are always on the lookout for flexible, reliable, curious, and adventurous people to join our volunteer family!

We accept volunteers for the minimum of two week commitment and maximum of 4 weeks. During your stay, you will be assigned a variety of chores cleaning, housekeeping, maintenance, landscaping, and the like. Workload is 30 hours per week with weekends off.

*You'll have either a private room or a shared room, depending on availability.
*You’re invited to our regular classes on different topics such as Buddhist philosophy, meditation, yoga, etc

Activities & Shift

Schedules change depending on weather conditions, hosting events, and other aspects, but we can show an example of how it could go:

8:45am: Daily Inspiration
9am-3pm: Monday-Friday volunteer service
4pm: Monday-Friday optional activities (yoga, meditation, guided walking meditation, wisdom sessions, Buddhist ceremonies/prayers)
Evenings/weekends free time.

Bi-monthly optional group outings to local attractions/points of interest and bi-weekly grocery runs.

Rules

1) Protecting life - Non-violence
2) Respecting others people property - Not stealing
3) Maintaining a respectful and healthy sexual behavior - No sexual misconduct.
4) Speaking Truthfully - Not laying.
5) Speaking Harmoniously - Not divisive speech.
6) Speaking Kindly - Not harsh or rude speech.
7) Speaking meaningfully - Not hurting others' minds and time with useless talk.
8) Love and Compassion for others- Not ill will.
9) Team and Supportive atmosphere - Not rude competitiveness or jealousy among the Team.
10)Have a mindful world view, be aware of how all we do has an effect on ourselves and others.
11) No alcohol, natural or chemical drugs (intoxicants incl. weed) are allowed in the Center.
12) Respect and considerate attitude required.
13) Clear and honest communication among Staff and team members.
14) Friendly attitude towards others, listening, and tolerance attitude.