Prerequisites

I completed at least one month at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville as a:(Required)

Why do you wish to serve in the Residential Volunteer Program? *(Required)

Please provide an overview of your history of service at the Ashram *(Required)

Personal Information

Name(Required)

First Last Preferred/Spiritual Name

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Age(Required)

Please enter a number from 18 to 100.

Gender(Required)

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Emergency Contact Phone(Required)

Service

Projected Arrival Date(Required)

The dates you choose here are not guaranteed. After receiving your application, we will review your dates and work with you to find stay dates that will work with your and the Ashram's availability.

Projected Departure Date

Minimum stay is 7 nights

Maximum stay is 3 months

You may apply to extend your stay upon successful completion of 3 months as a Residential Volunteer

Residential Volunteer Type(Required)

Are you able to comfortably serve 33 hours per week ?(Required)

Yes, I have have the strength and vitality to comfortably serve 33 hours per week

Would you prefer to have a schedule of 28.5 hours per week?(Required)

Yes, I prefer to have a schedule of 28.5 hours per week

No, I would like to serve the full 33 hours per week

This is an option for all individuals over the age. Standard service is 33 hours per week

Would you prefer to have a schedule with fewer hours per week?(Required)

Yes, I prefer to have a schedule of 24 hours per week

Yes, I prefer to have a schedule of 28.5 hours per week

No, I would like to serve the full 33 hours per week

This is an option for all individuals over the age of 70. Standard service is 33 hours per week

Have you ever been arrested?(Required)

Please provide arrest details(Required)

Have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor within the past 7 years?(Required)

Spiritual Background

Hatha Yoga Level(Required)

Meditation Level(Required)

Please relate any relevant facts regarding your spiritual search and practices that may assist us in knowing you better(Required)

Education/Work Experience

Please describe your education, training, work, and related experience, including any degrees, diplomas, certificates, and/or areas of specializat(Required)

Health Record

Do you have any physical or other limitations to your ability to serve?(Required)

Please describe your limitations(Required)

Have you been hospitalized for any reason in the last year?(Required)

Please provide details of your hospitalization(Required)

Do you take any prescription medications?(Required)

Please list drug names and conditions for which you are taking them, dosage, and for how long.(Required)

Drug

Condition

Dosage

How long have you been taking this drug

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Medication Agreement(Required)

I agree to bring enough medication for my entire stay and to continue the prescribed medication regiment—without alteration—during my entire stay

Are you in recovery from a drug/alcohol addiction for less than 12 months?(Required)

Do you snore?(Required)

Snoring Agreement(Required)

I understand if snoring is disturbing others, Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville reserves the right to end my program participation early when there is no single room available and tenting is not an option

Senior Integral Yoga Member Reference

References named below may be contacted

Senior Member's Name(Required)

First Last

2nd Integral Yoga Member Reference

2nd Reference Name(Required)

First Last

2nd Reference's Email(Required)

2nd Integral Yoga Reference's Phone

Relationship to second Integral Yoga Reference(Required)

Personal Reference

Personal Reference Name

First Last

Personal Reference Phone

Personal Reference Email

Relationship to Personal Reference

Agreements

Sadhana Agreement(Required)

I agree to participate in and abide by the sadhana requirements of this program

Weekly Sadhana requirements
Morning Meditations: minimum of 3
Total meditations: minimum of 7
Group Hatha Yoga: minimum of 4
Yoga Philosophy Classes: 1
Sharing Circle: 1
Satsang (community gathering): 1

Meal Agreement(Required)

I agree that buffet service with vegetarian and/or vegan only options will be provided as described below and that I will bring no animal products such as eggs, meat, or fish onto ashram grounds.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and supper
All meals provided by the Ashram are vegetarian and/or vegan. No eggs, meat, or fish are permitted onto ashram grounds. Thank you for understanding.

Residential Volunteer Program Agreement(Required)

Having read and understood all of the below information, I willingly agree to comply with all of the Residential Volunteer Program requirements and policies. I understand that failure to do so may result in my being asked to leave the program.

"Without inner commitment, there can be no outer commitment" - Sri Swami Satchidananda

Commitment

Residential Volunteers commit to a minimum of one (1) week or up to three (3) months, renewable with the approval of the Volunteer Coordinator, while participating in sadhana (spiritual practice), svadhyaya (the study of spiritual texts), and Karma Yoga (selfless service).

Accommodations

You are required to:

Keep your living space clean and tidy

Sign up each week for dorm Karma Yoga tasks (on clipboard in the dormitory bathroom)

Launder your bedding/towels during your stay

Observe silence between 10 pm and 8 am

Turn off lights no later than 10 pm

Do not:

Bring food in the dorm

Burn matches, candles, oil lamps, and incense

Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator at the beginning and end of your stay. Also, check in with any Integral Yoga mentor at least once a month during your stay.

Calm and Clear Mind

Please refrain from the use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or unprescribed mind-altering substances: abstention from these substances applies on and off grounds. If a Volunteer is suspected of using mind-altering substances, the administration reserves the right to intervene as it deems appropriate.

Devices

Please limit the use of computers, tablets, cell phones, etc. to the LYT Lounge, MPR, Mandala Cafe only. Phone calls should be made in phone booths or the parking lots away from the buildings (unless there is an emergency). Although the use of cell phones and other electronic devices is not permitted in the dorms or other buildings, cell phones can be used as alarm clocks.

Diet

The yogic vegetarian diet prepares the mind and body for meditation. It is free from meat, poultry, fish, or eggs. Ashram residents are required to observe this diet on and off the property. We discourage drinking coffee during your stay.

Service

Residential Volunteers are required to be on time for service shifts. They should be dressed in the appropriate attire according to their service—for example, close-toed shoes in the kitchen.

Please be punctual and ready for service at the beginning of a shift. If unforeseen circumstances arise and you’re unable to fulfill your obligation, please inform the Day Manager at extension 133 and the Volunteer Coordinator at extension 143.

Schedule Request Forms are submitted to mailbox #33 in Sivananda Hall by Tuesday at noon of the week prior to the request. (This includes requests for time off, medical appointments, changes to departure date, etc.) Schedule Request Forms are found on the table to the left of the mailboxes. Please speak with the Volunteer Coordinator before submitting a scheduling request.

Extended Illness

If you become ill, please inform the Day Manager and Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible. In the case of extended illness–3 days–Residential Volunteers may be asked to return home until they are fully recovered. When Residential Volunteers are ill, fellow Residential Volunteers support them in obtaining tea and light meals.

Weekly Sadhana

As a program that offers the opportunity for full immersion into the yogic lifestyle, the Residential Volunteer Program strongly encourages commitment to sadhana.

Dress

At Satchidananda Ashram, our daily spiritual purpose is to maintain a mindful, meditative attitude. One of the ways to fulfill this is by keeping the attention, the mind, from going out. Dressing in clean, modest and non-revealing clothing is an important aspect of this attention. Dress guidelines are available online click here, posted in Sivananda Hall and described in the Integral Yoga Lifestyle Principles.

Brahmacharya

Yogaville is a community devoted to spiritual disciplines. In order to remain focused on the practices, Residential Volunteers/Ashram Yogis/Support Staff/LYTs should not become involved in intimate/romantic relationships. In support of this policy and to help maintain a sattvic, or pure environment, people are asked to refrain from sexual activity and public displays of affection.

Teachings

To preserve the integrity of the program and gain maximum benefit from the Integral Yoga teachings and practices please refrain from proselytizing, promoting or selling any product, service or idea during your stay.

Community Events

Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator for approved off-grounds events.

Departure

Upon departure, please return sheets and towels to the Housekeeping, remake beds with fresh linens, and clean the room so that it is ready for the next resident.

I certify that I have truthfully responded to all questions on this application. I further agree to assume full responsibility for any injuries or damages that might occur to my property or to me during my stay.

I am signing this document and agreeing to the above statements. I also confirm and agree that this application submission does not infer automatic acceptance; I understand that Residential Services will consider my application, check my references, and contact me with their decision.(Required)

Residential Volunteer Application