Work exchange opportunity at buddhist mountain retreat center in Arizona

• Exchange hours per day
  6
• Days off per Week
  2
• Accomodation Provided
  Yes
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Types of Help & Learning Opportunities
  General Maintenance, Event Help & Guest Entertainment, House Help, Kitchen & Bar Help, Spiritual Growth

About Diamond Mountain Retreat Center:

Diamond Mountain provides a sanctuary for profound spiritual practice, offering solace from the pressures of modern life. Guided by Buddhist principles that prioritize kindness, service, and contemplative wisdom, they aspire to create an environment conducive to nurturing inner growth for a more fulfilling life, irrespective of one’s beliefs or faith.

Nestled in the remote and unspoiled mountains of Southern Arizona, Diamond Mountain Retreat Center is meticulously designed to support individuals on their path of self-discovery. Retreatants receive guidance from seasoned and knowledgeable meditators. With 27 private retreat houses spread across 1,000 acres, Diamond Mountain offers both solitude for solo retreats and accommodations for group gatherings. Visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature, with scenic walking paths and breathtaking night skies adorned with countless stars.

About Work Exchange Opportunity in Arizona:

Pilgrimage Path Trail Building Program

Learn and build hiking trails with an expert guide in the Chiricahua mountains (South Eastern Arizona, USA). This work will be outdoors and very physical in nature. Volunteers must be ready to protect themselves from the natural elements (sun!) and arrive with long pants and sturdy boots or hiking shoes. We provide work gloves.

We provide shared dorm for living with a community kitchen to store and prepare food. We provide a small breakfast and volunteers are responsible for providing their own food/preparation for other meals. We provide rides to the grocery stores bi-weekly.

We invite you to participate in the numerous activities happening here at the center. Yoga, meditation, Buddhist philosophy classes, dharma discussions, and excursions for fun!

Schedule and Activities

We will begin each day with a group meeting to go over safety protocol, check-in with each other, and gather tools.
We will hit the trail (Pilgrimage Path) by 9 am each day for our 6-hour shifts, 5 days a week
Optional activities include daily guided meditation, weekly yoga classes, and Buddhist teachings weekly. Bring your musical instrument if you have one! Chiricahua Natl. Monument, Ft. Bowie, and Sand Dunes Hot Springs are also nearby for excursions off the land.

Program Length: 2-4 weeks, if you want to stay longer please let us know.

Dates: All year, except June and July

Investment: FREE of charge

Open to: Anyone who is spiritually curious or spiritually committed, especially those with a self-motivated practice of meditation, yoga, study, and service. Flexibility, reliability, integrity, and enthusiasm are qualities we look for in volunteers.

Live the Life of Service Program

Program Length: 2-4 weeks, with the possibility to extend your stay.
Dates: Offered on an ongoing basis
Housing: Dorms with access to community kitchen
Investment: FREE of charge

Open to: Anyone who is spiritually curious or spiritually committed, especially those with a self-motivated practice of meditation, yoga, study, and service. Flexibility, reliability, integrity, and enthusiasm are qualities we look for in volunteers.

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

8:45 am – Spiritual Inspiration for the day
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Daily service work (with 30 min bring-your-own lunch/snack)
4 pm – Yoga, or Meditation, or Wisdom Sessions (Typically 5 days a week, optional), check the schedule here
5 pm – Personal time for Study, relaxation, etc.

Volunteers serve 30 hours per week on average, in the areas of hospitality and cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, cooking or special event-based projects. Weekends are free to relax, meditate, and explore local attractions. If you’re looking to go deeper in your own practice and connect with a supportive community of practitioners, this is the perfect opportunity.

WE PROVIDE YOU WITH

• Simple, shared accommodation with beds/bunk beds
• Use of a community kitchen
• Comfortable bed and linens
• Transportation between Tucson Airport and Diamond Mountain
• An opportunity to learn how to use service as a spiritual practice!

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Contact Details

Exchange Type

• Home for Time

Regions

• United States

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