Minimum age is 21. No particular religious affiliation required to participate. We cannot invite children or pets. Couples are welcome to apply but must submit individual applications.

Please note that we have only a couple of openings in our housing for this Fall 2010. If you have the flexibility, please consider applying for an entry date of January 2011 when we will have approximately 6-8 housing openings available.

Guidelines for Applying:   Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Willingness to commit to the community's daily schedule, guidelines and policies.(pdf)
• Physical, mental, and emotional health and stability
• Ability to be on your feet and work for a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Positive attitude toward taking direction; flexibility toward changing daily tasks
• Capacity to manage the stress of living in a busy and productive environment
• Comfortable sharing a room & living space with diverse individuals
• Financial resources to sustain personal needs (medical, transportation, loans, bills) for the full commitment period
• Openness to learning about Tibetan culture and Buddhist teachings
• Sincere interest in being a member of an intentional community

The work-study volunteer program is rigorous physically, mentally and emotionally. Living and working with a close group of people on a 6 day work week with classes and other community activities is rewarding, challenging and demanding.

We ask that applicants be in good physical health with no major or on-going health concerns. Please do not apply if you are coping with major unresolved emotional issues, withdrawal, or diagnosed psychological disorders; or if you have recently quit smoking or using drugs, recently begun a recovery program or have recently begun a regimen of medications.

Trial Period: Accepted applicants are invited for a one month trial period with the intention that the volunteer will stay on for the duration of the commitment period. The purpose of the trial period is to confirm to our mutual agreement that the program is a good fit for the applicant.

Commitment: The minimum commitment is 6 months to one year.

Following the successful completion of the initial 6 month commitment a volunteer may request a further commitment of 6 months or longer. Our community is seeking those who wish to establish a longer-term commitment to our projects. Additional benefits are available to those making commitments of one year or more.

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Contact our office to have application and details emailed to you.