Volunteer Program

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Ananda Ashram offers valuable opportunities for volunteers to deepen their spiritual practice through daily meditation, study, and service in a beautiful, inspirational Ashram environment. Benefits include participation in morning and evening meditation programs with Yoga-Vedanta studies, Sanskrit and Yoga classes as well as cultural events. Contribution for overnight stay is reduced to about half of our regular guest rates. Generally, the Ashram can use help in kitchen, housekeeping, and maintenance. Availability of the program is based on Ashram need.
Details:

There are 2 options for volunteering:

-Regular Volunteers: 3 hours per day or 18 hours per week of Ashram service with reduced rate for room and board (1-3 weeks).
- Immersion Program (4 weeks).

Both require application with references and approval by Management.

Contribution Rates for Partial Volunteer Program
Dorm Single Shared Semi-Private Camping*
1 Week $265 $365 $310 $190
2 Weeks $375 $530 $450 $310
3 Weeks $525 $675 $575 $430

*No camping Nov. thru March

Please note: discounts on guest rates do not apply.

Full time live-in volunteer positions for the upcoming spring and summer seasons
Positions are currently available to assist in the Kitchen, Housekeeping, and the Garden in exchange for room and board. Initially dorm accommodations and camping are available. A small stipend may be available after one month or with an initial three month commitment. Some community living experience is helpful.

Benefits include the Ashram core program: daily morning and evening meditation with Yoga-Vedanta studies, Hatha Yoga and Sanskrit classes, plus cultural events. This is an invaluable Ashram experience for deepening one's spiritual practice.

Shorter stays (4–7 days) with full exchange (6 hours/day) may be available, pending special approval, for specific departmental needs.

For more information or to apply for our Volunteer Program, please contact us via email.