apply · volunteers

Show up for the gathering. Bring your hands. Be part of the field.

We welcome volunteers for events, retreats, ceremonies, and weekend gatherings — including World Peace Gathering. This is for people who want to contribute their time around specific moments, not necessarily live on the land long-term.

If you'd rather live here and trade skills for stay (2+ weeks, on-site housing, full residency), apply for the Work Exchange lane instead.

What we need help with

Kitchen & Food — prep, cooking, serving, cleanup, nutrition planning
Land & Garden — planting, weeding, harvesting, composting, trail work
Build & Maintenance — carpentry, repairs, painting, construction projects
Hospitality — guest check-in, housekeeping, hosting, airport coordination
Fire & Sauna — tending the fire, sauna preparation, hot tub maintenance
Events — setup, breakdown, run-of-show support during retreats & gatherings
Stewardship — keeping spaces beautiful, energy clear, flow coherent

What we ask for

A minimum stay of 2 weeks (longer preferred)
20–25 hours of contribution per week, 5 days a week
Respect for shared space, the land, and the community
Willingness to step into what's needed — not just what you prefer
Good energy. Genuine presence. Humility with your hands.

Basics

your name

phone / whatsapp

where are you coming from

age

instagram / website / social (optional)

Skills & Contribution

specific skills or training — tell us what you're actually good at.

how's your body with physical work? — comfort with manual labor, heat, outdoor conditions

Timing & Commitment

when do you want to arrive?

how long do you want to stay?

type of exchange you're looking for select all that apply

Short-term work exchange (2–4 weeks) Extended work exchange (1–3 months) Seasonal residency (3–6 months) Long-term stewardship / potential team role Skills-for-stay (specialized trade — build, chef, etc.)

About You

why do you want to come to zen village? — what's drawing you here?

have you volunteered, WWOOFed, or done work exchange before? — tell us about it.

communal living experience — how are you with shared spaces, shared meals, shared energy?

what do you want to get out of this?

Practical

dietary needs / restrictions

anything we should know about your health? — injuries, conditions, mental health, sobriety, etc.

languages you speak

driver's license / can you drive? useful for grocery runs, airport pickups

Yes — comfortable with manual transmission Yes — automatic only No

references — anyone we can talk to about your character or past work? (optional)

anything else you'd like us to know?

Good volunteers become extended family here. The land remembers the hands that tended it.

We read every application. If there's a fit, we'll reach out within a week.

Received with gratitude.

Thank you for being willing to show up with your hands and your heart. We'll read this with care and be in touch within a week if there's a fit.

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