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Help at a Buddhist retreat centre and registered charity, near Williams, Arizona, USA

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Please message us if you are interested, we will do our best to get back to you within 48 - 72 hours.

We are an international retreat center dedicated to helping people develop a peaceful mind and a good heart, and therefore to create peace in the world.

SHORT TERM 1-2 week Working Volunteer Opportunities:

These volunteer opportunities are available now:

Kitchen (prep or cleaning) - no experience necessary
Groundskeeping - mowing, weeding, watering, planting - outdoor physical work
Painting and General Maintenance

If you are interested in any of the above volunteering areas or just want to volunteer in general please indicate this in your initial message to us.

Our meditation center is nestled behind Beacon Hill and sits on 20 acres of land located just 50 minutes from the Grand Canyon. It is adjacent to the Kaibab National Forest known for its aromatic Ponderosa Pine trees.

Our World Peace Temple retreat center hosts many programs throughout the year and appeals to a range of students and guests.

Our Workaway program is a great way to experience life at a Buddhist retreat center, learn about Buddhism & meditation, and put your compassion and love for others into action. In exchange for volunteering, Workawayers receive accommodation and three vegetarian meals a day.

Normally, Workaway opportunities last for a duration of one week. We are flexible with the days your stay starts and ends. If you wish to arrive on a Sunday we ask that you arrive before noon, if you arrive Monday - Friday we ask that you arrive before 4:30pm. There is the opportunity to stay for more than one week, however this depends on the amount of work we have available and how well the first week goes.

Unfortunately, are unable to accept Workawayers who have pets at this time, as accommodations are in male and female dorms.

Looking forward to hearing from you!
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We are an international retreat center and will be hosting a diverse group of volunteers, students and teachers from all around the world. There are innumerable ways people can benefit from a cultural exchange. Within our small group, we already represent well travelled people from all over the US and the world. We eat communal meals together and share stories and laughter. There are always opportunities to learn about meditation and all aspects of the Buddhist way of life from our experienced practitioners.

We look forward to welcoming workaway visitors from all areas. We hope to learn from their culture, we're always looking for new dishes to cook, and new skills to help with establishing our Center.
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The help at our center varies depending on season and types of projects – assisting with cleanup, light construction, accommodations preparation, office help, and light landscaping and gardening are examples. The winter time also involves snow shoveling.

Please pack and dress accordingly for help for the season that you wish to come. For example, snow boots and warm clothes and jackets are a must for the winter, and good work boots and hot weather clothing is beneficial for the summer time.
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Volunteer visitors stay in our dormitories; please bring your own sleeping bag & towel. Bathrooms are shared. All meals are vegetarian; breakfast is self-serve and lunch and dinner are community vegetarian buffets. There are usually many vegan options for all meals as well.
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Our meditation center is part of a large international spiritual community dedicated to achieving world peace through following the Buddhist path. We are a small community of residents, people who live on site, including ordained monks and nuns. Our community strives to exemplify Buddhist practice through public service in their daily lives.

We are located near Williams, AZ, know as the gateway to the Grand Canyon. There is easy driving access to many wonderful places to visit in the surrounding area such as Sedona and Antelope Canyon. Hiking trails are directly accessible from our property.
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12 dez. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Iegor) para o anfitrião

I love this place!!!
An amazing opportunity to learn about Buddhism!!!
I was enjoying every minute of my stay!!!
I'v never met so many compassionate, kind and honest people in one place!!!
I've learned so much about reciprocity, giving/recevieng, compassion, kindness and honesty!!!
Projects were fun and not hard.
Accomadation is like in regular… read more

(Excelente )

16 mai. 2024

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Membro Workaway)

Having Michael stay with us was a pure pleasure! He's very hard working, dedicated, a great communicator and all around great guy!

Michael, I sincerely look forward to when you can come back to visit again. Till then, I wish you the bestest of adventures.....Samsang

(Excelente )

10 mai. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Membro Workaway) para o anfitrião

This is truly a wonderful place to be. Working with Samsang and James was engaging and fulfilling, and meeting all of the residents and buddhists was a treat. I learned a lot from the teachings I went to, and they also let me participate in a weekend retreat which was awesome! The surrounding environment is so conducive to a mindful mind state;… read more

(Excelente )

27 fev. 2024

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Chantelle)

Having Chantelle stay with us was a pleasure. She was incredibly helpful not only with the assignments she was tasked with but also by supporting another working visitor who was having personal difficulty. We had a large number of working visitors staying at the same time and she was instrumental in helping me with organizing the workers and job… read more

(Excelente )

27 fev. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Chantelle) para o anfitrião

I so appreciated the privilege to stay at the retreat center for nearly a week during December of 2023.

Samsang is an incredible volunteer coordinator! She lives a life of service and love both within the Buddhist community and her family. She consistently made me feel appreciated and supported and was quick to respond to any questions or… read more

(Excelente )

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12 dez. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Iegor) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

16 mai. 2024

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Membro Workaway)

(Excelente)

10 mai. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Membro Workaway) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

27 fev. 2024

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Chantelle)

(Excelente)

27 fev. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Chantelle) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

2 out. 2023

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jonas & Tavia)

It was such a pleasure to have Jonas & Tavia visit our place. They fit well in the community immediately.

They’re hard dedicated workers, helped a LOT with landscaping, and anywhere else we needed a hand.

They are a joy to be around whether during working time or outside work hours. I very much look forward to their next visit.
- Samsang

(Excelente)

19 set. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jonas & Tavia) para o anfitrião

My week at the International Retreat Center was absolutely fantastic! It was a well-rounded experience that included meditation, insightful teachings, and forming deep connections with the residents and other visitors.

Our tasks mainly involved landscaping, along with some housekeeping and kitchen duties. The people, including the wonderful… read more

(Excelente)

29 set. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Venice & Bryant) para o anfitrião

My partner Bryant and I volunteered here for a week in March! Overall we had a great experience and we helped with construction of the new cafe. We came when there was lots of snow so unfortunately we couldn't enjoy the wonderful hiking in the area. If you have a car, there is lots to explore nearby, including some charming towns and Flagstaff is… read more

(Excelente)

12 mai. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emily) para o anfitrião

I spent a lovely week there. Most of my time was spent on housekeeping and laundry with Samsang, who was a great volunteer coordinator. I was the only volunteer that week, so I had a lot of time to myself to meditate and read, as well as attend the meditation programs and classes outside of work hours. The volunteer dorm was very comfortable and… read more

(Excelente)

28 mar. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Matthew) para o anfitrião

Amazing amazing amazing! An unforgettable experience! There's no need to read through this entire review... All you need to know is that you should reach out to James and see if he needs any help at the retreat center!

This was my first ever work away and I stayed for 1 month. A great initiation into the Workaway community!
This work exchange… read more was full of great people. It presented an extremely informational learning environment. It is located in an impeccable location for nature lovers (30 mins from Flagstaff, 1hr from Grand Canyon, and 1hr from Sedona). The food was vegetarian, healthy, and delicious. And overall, it provided the space for such a transformational experience.

Let's begin with the people, the stars of the show! James, the great facilitator, is the man that keeps everything running smoothly. You'll be in contact with him and he'll keep you on task, aligning you with the things you'd like to work on! He's a great leader and an even better guy. As most of my help was in the kitchen, I mainly worked with Rex. He's the man! He has a great sense of humor, excellent cooking skills (a true wizard), and lots of good knowledge about traveling and life in general! Tharden is the kindest guy I've ever met. It was a true pleasure to work alongside him, as well as listen to all his knowledge. I also had the gift of working with Yuki! He has a big heart and I always felt great in his presence. Be careful though, he makes great desserts! And lastly, of my working partners, Tasha! She is the sweetest. Her selflessness is admirable and she was a great working partner. We had many giggles and I learned a lot from her :) As for the remaining residents, I wasn't able to spend much time working with them. But every moment of contact with them brought kindness and love into my heart. Here's to you Samsai, Kat, John, Stephen, Choco, & Mary. I was also fortunate enough to be at the center during the winter retreat. So I met some remarkable people from all over the world, and I bet there's a good chance you can as well!

The learning environment was tremendous. Each and every person was so approachable and would be happy to answer any question you had regarding Buddhism or life! There was also a shelf of books that were free game for you to explore :) The dharma/meditation sessions were also free to go to outside of your working hours. So overall, there's a plethora of information to take in at every moment! Keep those wheels in your brain moving ;)

The location was a huge plus for this exchange as well! Flagstaff is a quick drive if it's accessible for you. The small town has some good things to do. I was able to purchase a 1-month pass to a bouldering gym in Flagstaff which was great. You also have access to the Grand Canyon (1hr north) and Sedona (1hr south). Don't worry too much if you don't have a car. On off days, you can find a ride!

So there it is! If you want any more information regarding this Workaway please feel free to contact me! <3 Lastly, If you've read through the entirety of this review, I admire you. Now go and live your life!

(Excelente)

23 mar. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Gabriel) para o anfitrião

I had a wonderful time here working at the retreat. They were fortunate enough to have a big project for me there assisting in a cafe renovation. Their scheduled classes and meditation were very easy to attend on own terms. I met some really interesting people and made some good friends. I hope I have made some kind of mark there. Was surprised to… read more

(Excelente)

5 mar. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Natalia) para o anfitrião

I had such a great time at this center. I stayed for 10 days and made some beautiful connections. The view is amazing with the mountains. Well fed and taken care of here - everyone is friendly and welcoming. James made it so easy to be here and I’d love to come back. I mostly spent my time helping out with small tasks and housekeeping. They… read more

(Excelente)

1 dez. 2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Katia ) para o anfitrião

It was my first workaway and love it!!! Everybody is very kind, helpful and lovely... I stayed for 3 weeks in a very peacefull place and enjoied all the prayers and teachings. It was a really good time with good people. Thank you for the opportunity!!!

(Excelente)

22 out. 2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Breanna) para o anfitrião

Spending time at the temple was very refreshing, both physically and spiritually. My partner and I enjoyed housekeeping for a week-we never felt overworked, quite the opposite! We attended prayer sessions and learned a lot about the fundamentals of Buddhism. All of the meals were very healthy and filling. Everyone was so kind to us and we couldn't… read more

(Excelente)

21 set. 2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (James) para o anfitrião

My week at the meditation center was great! James the host and director of the grounds was welcoming, accommodating, and always available to help you with whatever you need. I got to prepare the grounds for an upcoming open house which included pruning,weeding, etc. Meditation was great and you can't beat the beautiful location. Make sure to… read more

(Excelente)

16 mar. 2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jelana) para o anfitrião

So I stayed at the temple from the 6th - 13th, I went alone for my spring break. The retreat center was fairly quiet during my stay, there were maybe 20 residents while I was there. I was the only volunteer so I got the 6 bed dorm room to myself :).. although it definitely would've been nice to share space as well. I worked from around 9ish -… read more

(Excelente)

12 jan. 2022

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nate) para o anfitrião

I spent two weeks working at the center and it was one of the most interesting and enjoyable experiences I've ever had. All the residents and staff there were incredibly kind, considerate, and what I liked most, open for conversation. I had a lot of very insightful, respectful, and just overall interesting exchanges with so many different people.… read more

(Excelente)

29 nov. 2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Natalie) para o anfitrião

My mother and I had a lovely stay for a week at the retreat center! We spent our days cleaning up the rooms, tidying/moving furniture, re-painting stairs, and other maintenance. There were about a dozen residents at the retreat center when we visited and everyone was very welcoming and happy to chat with us about their practice and Buddhism in… read more

(Muito Bom)

17 ago. 2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Gwyn) para o anfitrião

This was my first time staying at a Buddhist retreat center, and I found it to be very interesting. The people are uncommonly kind, as you'd expect from Buddhists. I witnessed more than one person being very gentle with insects, which you don't see in everyday society very often at all. I was there during a teacher training, by chance, which made… read more

(Excelente)

14 ago. 2021

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Laura)

Laura is a very hard worker; good social skills and not afraid to tackle hard jobs. Highly recommend Laura.

(Excelente)

12 jun. 2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Giselle & Jacob) para o anfitrião

It was my boyfriend and I's first Workaway and we had a wonderful time. The retreat is about 25 minutes from the nearest city, has a beautiful state park as the backyard and everyone we met was incredibly helpful and kind. We worked with Chogo for most of the days and she is a delight! It was simple cleaning and organizing, or outdoor work. We… read more

(Excelente)

3 dez. 2020

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Amanda & Michael) para o anfitrião

Our little group had an incredibly enriching experience at the retreat center and temple. We had some unforeseen changes in our schedule before arriving and they were graciously accommodated. Our stay lasted for 10 days and consisted of deep cleaning in the kitchen, supply closets, and other storage rooms as well as some landscaping work mulching… read more

(Excelente)

16 nov. 2020

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jenna) para o anfitrião

My 11 days at the Buddhist temple went by too fast and I was sad to leave.... but that’s attachment. I had a wonderful experience and am grateful to everyone here for their kindness and hospitality. I felt very welcomed and useful during my stay. The accommodation was safe and clean and the food was delicious and healthy. My work consisted of… read more

(Excelente)

6 nov. 2020

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Christine) para o anfitrião

I appreciated the warmth and caring friendliness of many monks and nuns here. I was able to spend so much time meditating, reading, and journaling while at the center.

One of the residents kindly lent me several books to read that were written by the founder, and developing an understanding of this tradition’s fundamental teachings made my… read more

(Muito Bom)

15 out. 2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Xiang) para o anfitrião

Despite the lack of public transport to and from the centre, I enjoyed my stay here. I was helping in the kitchen with food preparation and organisation of storage area. I had opportunities to learn more about this lineage of Buddism and particapated in prayers and meditation. Everyone is friendly and helpful, there is a lot of positive energy… read more

(Excelente)

3 ago. 2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lee) para o anfitrião

I stayed at the retreat center for a week as my last work away adventure this trip and I can't imagine a better way to end my time out west. The community here was lovely and warm and very welcoming. I was able to help with a variety of tasks and had many opportunities to walk in the national forest behind the center and attend sessions to learn… read more

(Excelente)

3 ago. 2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lee)

Lee was a pleasure to have at our Retreat Center! She is a hard worker and took initiative when needed. Wishing her well on her bike travels!

(Excelente)

3 ago. 2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ashley & Jordan)

Asher was a great help, taking directions well and following through on projects. Thanks Asher and best wishes on your next adventure!

(Excelente)

1 ago. 2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Karen)

Very kind and pleasant to work with! She did online listings for our classes and events and did a very thorough job. She was very detailed oriented and conscientious in her work. She helped with other projects and did not hesitate to help others when needed. Thanks so much Karen!

(Excelente)

30 jul. 2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Karen) para o anfitrião

The center near Williams is an amazing property. My stay was for four weeks, and I got involved in a variety of projects. I am very grateful for the welcome that I received. I most enjoyed community meals and the thoughtful consideration of James, regarding diet. The dorm was bright and clean with very comfortable beds. It felt as though I had… read more

(Excelente)

30 jun. 2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Paul & Angela)

Paul and Angela were a delight to have with us! They were hard workers and were willing to help in any way they could. We would love to have them back!

(Excelente)

17 jun. 2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Paul & Angela) para o anfitrião

There aren't enough stars to rate this wonderful experience!

First of all, we arrived here unexpectedly (two days before we had agreed—due to an emergency) and they received us open-armed.

Everyone there, both residents and workers, are amazing, patient and caring.

We enjoyed our helping hours with Maddie and Pat, who are now friends, and… read more

(Excelente)

21 mai. 2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Elizabeth) para o anfitrião

I stayed at the center for a short week but felt like it was so much longer. It was such a rejuvenating experience for me. The community was friendly and supportive! The landscape and the meditative practice really energized me and offered great grounding for my travels and personal practice. I also was able to spend a lot of time exploring nearby… read more

(Excelente)

17 mai. 2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Pamela & Mark)

Pam & Mark were a wonderful couple to host. They were friendly and took part in activities. They worked hard, I tried to get Pam to come inside when it started raining one day, but she wanted to continue working outside! They were very sweet and considerate. We wish them the best on their travels.

(Excelente)

2 mai. 2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Pamela & Mark) para o anfitrião

We spent almost a week with the folks here. It was an awesome experience. Everyone (the residents, other volunteers) were so wonderful and inviting. We worked hard but it was worth it for we knew it was for the benefit of this fabulous community of spiritual seekers.
The accommodations were very comfortable. The food was fantastic (Thanks… read more

(Excelente)

2 jan. 2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jasdeep) para o anfitrião

It was great getting away from the stress of the city and working in a peaceful environment at the retreat center. The food is amazing and the atmosphere and the scenery is awesome, too. The work isn’t too hard. And if you’re Buddhist or interested in Buddhism, you can go to the prayers every night at 7 (but it’s not required, of course).

(Excelente)

27 dez. 2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jasdeep)

Jasdeep stayed with us twice and we hope she will come and stay again. She brings a bright cheery presence, is a hard worker and a fabulous cook! She would be an amazing addition to any workaway.

(Excelente)

9 dez. 2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Andrew) para o anfitrião

I had a wonderful week at the retreat center. The people were all very welcoming and super nice. It was fun cooking in their restaurant style kitchen! The work load was very fair with plenty of free time to explore the area. I’m excited to visit again when the temple is finished. Thanks for having me Karla!

(Excelente)

9 nov. 2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Brandon)

Brandon stayed with us for about a month. He was wonderful to have at our retreat center. He was a diligent and hard worker. We had many enjoyable conversations and we wish him well on his travels. Recommended.

(Excelente)

27 out. 2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Brandon) para o anfitrião

Well, I had the most pleasure to stay here for about a month. The people are awesome. Very kind, respectful, intelligent and fun. Everyone you meet is a new friend. They care about your health so the food is everything a vegetarian could hope for. They even were able to cater to my vegan and gluten free fun lifestyle. The accomadations will be… read more

(Excelente)

20 out. 2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Evan)

Evan stayed with us for 2 months. We were sad to seem him go. He was a wonderful addition to the community while he was here. He participated in the events we held and engaged warmly with the community. He was a hard worker and took ownership and responsibility over his projects. We highly recommend him for a workaway :)

(Excelente)

12 out. 2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Membro Workaway) para o anfitrião

I stayed for a week and wish I got to stay longer! The food was great, the people were amazing, and It's a great place for ones who want some peace and quiet.

(Excelente)

11 out. 2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Membro Workaway)

Tristan stayed with us for a week. We mainly asked for his help with cooking. He was a wonderful cook and a great help in the other areas we asked for work in.

(Excelente)

22 set. 2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Arimo)

Arimo was a wonderful Workawayer! Very interesting, friendly and willing to get his hands dirty :) Highly recommended!

(Excelente)

20 ago. 2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Arimo) para o anfitrião

The center near Williams is an absolutely amazing place! I spent a week here and really enjoyed my stay. The community feels like a family and the work isn't too hard. It's also incredible to see how the old hotel is tranformed into something completely new.

(Excelente)

8 ago. 2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Veronica )

Veronica was a delight to have stay with us. She was personable and friendly. She took part in activities, she worked hard and efficiently and was a lovely bubbly energy to have around. We hope to see her again :)

(Excelente)

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