YOGA SURF WELLNESS ADVENTURE
This very poplular program supports new levels of awareness, focus and commitment through your actions, activities and daily life. It further supports the practice of aligning your intentions with your actions - understanding and maximizing the impact you have on others.
Our Volunteer Program offers the opportunity for individuals (or small groups) to experience Costa Rica at a more affordable rate.
Our intention for our Volunteer Program is for you to:
~ experience personal growth
~ grow your spiritual practice(s)
~ grow/begin your yoga journey
~ experience the beauty of Playa Negra
~ experience fun, adventure & community
Peace Retreat's Volunteer Program is much more than simply volunteering. When volunteering, you become part of the daily running and workings of Peace Retreat. There are various tasks and duties required daily, from routine duties to special projects.
Our Volunteers become part of our Peace Community, which is a dynamic community, based on service, respect, effective communication and pura vida.
We are a thriving retreat, and we are thrilled and blessed that we have had over 50 volunteers since we opened in 2011.
a day in the life of a peace retreat volunteer
What do morning meetings consist of? Morning meetings consist of a daily action plan for work, scheduling as well as a discussion on how you are doing personally. As described above, our volunteer program is more than just a volunteer program, it is about you growing as a person and growing your practice of empowerment, authenticity and full expression. Each day will begin with you creating and voicing a powerful intention, which you can align with, and operate from throughout your day.
Volunteers begin their day with a morning meeting - held at 6:00am, with our Volunteer Manager and Coordinator. Work hours begin directly following this meeting, and end either 9am or 12pm (depending on your chosen option). It is requested that you refrain from breaks during this time, in order to complete your hours with the volunteer team.
We have afternoon yoga classes (all of our yoga classes are held for donation). You may attend any yoga class that does not conflict with your work schedule, with the submission of a donation for each class attended.
These early work hours are great, as they enable you to enjoy the beach, pool and all that our amazing community has to offer. Volunteers get access to our fully equipped community kitchen (including a gas stove, oven, refrigerator, blender, coffee pot and all utensils & pots/pans/dishes).
As the evenings approach, you may chill by the pool with your favourite beverage or head to the beach for sunset and a beach fire.
Being a Volunteer makes you an ambassador for Peace Retreat. As such, exhibiting a positive and friendly manner aligned with our Mission Statement will ensure that you, guests and other volunteers have an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Information & Briefing
SessionsVolunteer information meetings are held twice per day: 6:00am to begin the day and following your shift to complete volunteer requirements for the day. Meetings are mandatory.
Volunteers Hours
Volunteer hours begin immediately following the morning meeting. Job AssignmentsWe try to assign people a variety of tasks and shifts and do not expect volunteers to work beyond their capacities.