Volunteers Needed at a Retreat Center in Stanchfield, MN

• Accomodation Provided
  Yes
• Meals Included
  Yes
• Types of Help & Learning Opportunities
  Gardening & Planting, General Maintenance, House Help, Kitchen & Bar Help, Spiritual Growth, Yoga Teaching or Learning

About The ARC Retreat Center:

The ARC Retreat Center in Stanchfield, MN, offers sponsored, private, and group retreats in a serene setting surrounded by a majestic white pine forest. ARC-sponsored retreats, open to the public, are themed experiences held in the Lodge, featuring private guest rooms, shared bathrooms, meditation spaces, and cozy communal areas for rest and reflection. Private retreat options cater to individuals, families, or friends seeking personalized escapes, while group retreats allow organizations to lead their own gatherings with ARC providing hospitality, vegetarian meals, and peaceful accommodations in the Lodge, Cottage, or Hermitage.

The center also welcomes volunteers to contribute in various areas such as the kitchen, buildings, land, and community outreach, fostering a spirit of service and engagement. Rooted in the ARC Way of Action, Reflection, and Celebration, guests can immerse themselves in the tranquil environment, walk the peaceful trails, and partake in meditative activities, finding solace and connection amidst the sacred presence of the White Pine, symbolizing wisdom, harmony, and unity with nature across various spiritual traditions.

About Volunteers Needed at a Retreat Center:

Volunteering at ARC Retreat Center involves a range of duties and responsibilities and comes with several benefits in exchange.

Duties include:

Meal preparation
Dishwashing
Setting tables
Garden maintenance
Housekeeping
Seasonal tasks like splitting wood and snow shoveling

In exchange, volunteers receive:

Free stay and meals
Private sleeping quarters for overnight shifts surpassing six hours
Additional retreat time for every four hours worked
Opportunity to join the 7:30 a.m. meditation session

Contact Details

Exchange Type

• Home for Time

Regions

• United States

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