Over the years hundreds of volunteers have come to Dzogchen Beara to help out in different ways. We are immensely grateful to all volunteers for their help! Some stay for a few weeks, others a few months, but all share a passion for genuine human connection and are welcomed with open arms by our spiritual community.
Volunteers are encouraged to join daily Guided Meditation Practices and to participate in any dharma sessions that are provided for volunteers. Volunteers can also attend retreats and events, dependent on work commitments and length of stay.
Work-Exchange Volunteer roles
The Dzogchen Beara Work-Exchange programme offers a unique opportunity for volunteers to live and work in a spiritual environment. During your stay you will share the hostel with other volunteers. For information on opportunities in this programme please contact us.
workexchange@dzogchenbeara.org
Designated Volunteer Roles
Designated Volunteer Roles are for people who have specific skills needed at that time. The roles come with a private room, vegetarian meals and the opportunity to attend retreats and events as your hours allow.
Applicants are offered a minimum of a three-month contract period, with a 6-week probationary period. A typical working day is six hours a day, five days a week, flexible.
If you would like us to contact you should a role suitable for your skills and experience arise please send an expression of interest, with a completed application form and Curriculum Vitae to Malcolm.
centredirector@dzogchenbeara.org
Current vacancy: Resident Spiritual Care Volunteer
The Spiritual Care Centre at Dzogchen Beara offers a safe and supportive environment where spiritual care support is offered to those living with illness, recovering from treatment, or experiencing bereavement, health and social care professionals, home carers and family members. The Centre also hosts a programme of accredited professional training and retreats.
This role provides an opportunity to work in a Spiritual Care setting in a place of unspoiled natural beauty with opportunities to attend retreats and workshops.
Residential Volunteers have a key role in our small team, ensuring that the Spiritual Care Centre is a welcoming space for all guests whether they come on their own for a Support Break or are attending as part of a larger group for training or a retreat or workshop.
The position comes with a bedroom in community housing with shared bathroom and kitchen and vegetarian meals.
Please send a completed application form and Curriculum Vitae to Grace.