CA
United States
Community
(510)981-1987
contact@nyingmavolunteer.org
Live and volunteer at our beautiful 120 acre Buddhist Retreat Center in the Redwood coastal hills of Sonoma County, CA. 100 miles north of San Francisco.
Join our resident volunteer book bindery crew! We are producing Tibetan Buddhist books to be donated to Tibetans in Asia in early 2013
You are offered:
Room and board with vegetarian meals
Evening classes in various aspects of Buddhism
Small monthly living allowance are offered to volunteers
Opportunity to engage in an environment where meaningful work and self-development are valued
Clean air, good food, an active routine of physical work, classes and community involvement
You do not need to be Buddhist to apply, but please have a sincere interest.
See our web site at http://www.nyingmavolunteer.org/RLloc.html
Please be a person who can be on your feet all day and enjoys a dynamic and productive environment.
No prior experience necessary, although we appreciate those with mechanical, electronic or warehousing background. You will receive training on various aspects of production book making, from folding and trimming to binding and warehousing. Also involves hand work and use of upper body.
See some images and general information here http://www.nyingmavolunteer.org/BookBindery.htm
If you are a hard worker, like rural living and would thrive in our integrated program of work and learning this could be a great match for you.
We have all ages of people from all over the world. Our organization has been in operation for over 35 years.
Minimum age requirement is 23 . Minimum commitment is six months.
We cannot accept children or pets. Couples are welcome to apply.
Call us at 510-981-1987 or email for more details and an application.
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