ABOUT
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
at Mount Madonna, California
Service as a pathway to peace
Yoga, Service, & Community
Are you curious about living, learning, and serving in a 50 year old intentional spiritual community with roots deeply embedded in the classical system of Ashtanga (eight-limbed) Yoga? Are you feeling called to focus on your own positive transformation while serving alongside growth-minded people whose ultimate aim is peace? Are you curious, energetic, flexible, self-reflective, and want to make the world a better place?
If your response to any of these questions of inquiry is “yes,” then volunteering at Mount Madonna may be the right next step for you!
When you start wanting to be a better person, you have begun the practice of yoga.
BABA HARI DASS
The volunteer environment
diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging
Consider spending three or even six months living and volunteering in the intentional community at Mount Madonna Center, on a mountain top overlooking Monterey Bay. Come develop interpersonal and practical life skills, while cultivating meaningful connections to last a lifetime! This is an opportunity to explore a lifestyle based on yogic principles – aiming to live a healthy life through quieting the mind, practicing self-awareness, discovering meaning, growing spiritually, and, ultimately, pursuing self-transformation on a path to peace – while serving alongside others dedicated to similar values.
More than a work study program, Mount Madonna’s volunteer program encourages immersion in vital multi-generational community life. You will be invited and supported in practicing daily, developing flexibility and responsiveness in helping others, adapting to new situations, learning positive communication skills, and forming lasting meaningful connections.
The commitment
A Supportive Volunteer Environment
- Make a commitment to “conscious” healthy living
- Dedicate yourself to service by being fully present for a 28-hour weekly service schedule
- Enjoy a “room of your own” (single accommodation/shared bath). Couples welcome!
- Be nourished by vegetarian meals shared communally (vegan and non-gluten always an option)
- Participate in regular morning yoga classes, including asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation
- Engage in Community, Orientation, and Reflection Experience (CORE), a weekly orientation and reflection circle
- Experience a rich multi-generational community life through participation in community meetings, activities, events and retreats
- Invite mentorship of long time senior yoga students of Baba Hari Dass
- Dedicate personal time to reflect and to create
- Explore daily rituals and activities at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Avail yourself of our facilities, including the outdoor hot tub and the Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center for bodywork and Ayurvedic consultations
- Find inspiration among 380 acres of natural redwood beauty and miles of wilderness trails
- Mount Madonna prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and strives to create a culture that empowers and supports individuals to bring their full and authentic self to the workplace.
Upcoming Volunteer Sessions
Spring Session
March 25, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Each week, volunteers will be scheduled in a variety of essential service areas, such as the dining room, kitchen, dish room, gate, events & hospitality, and landscaping. A three-month commitment is required for this opportunity.
If you are interested in a rotational volunteer position, please apply to join us.
- In-person
- Part-time
- Meals & lodging
Summer Session
July 8, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Each week, volunteers will be scheduled in a variety of essential service areas, such as the dining room, kitchen, dish room, gate, events & hospitality, and landscaping. A three-month commitment is required for this opportunity.
If you are interested in a rotational volunteer position, please apply to join us.
- In-person
- Part-time
- Meals & lodging
Fall Session
September 23, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Each week, volunteers will be scheduled in a variety of essential service areas, such as the dining room, kitchen, dish room, gate, events & hospitality, and landscaping. A three-month commitment is required for this opportunity.
If you are interested in a rotational volunteer position, please apply to join us.
- In-person
- Part-time
- Meals & lodging
Questions or interest?
Contact the Volunteer Development team for questions or application assistance.
Inclusive Employer
Hanuman Fellowship, A 501(C)(3) Nonprofit
Mount Madonna Center maintains a policy of providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and volunteerism.
- It is the policy of Hanuman Fellowship to ensure equal employment and volunteer opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual preference or any other non-merit factor.
- It is the policy of Hanuman Fellowship to ensure equal treatment, including but not limited to recruitment, volunteerism, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, assignment, benefits, training, furloughs and rehiring.
Career Opportunities
Become part of Mount Madonna
If you are a seeker of peace looking for more than just a job, and want a livelihood that arises from rich community connections and meaningful service, we invite you to check out our current work opportunities in our Career Opportunities page.
More Information
About
Mount Madonna exists to support and foster peace in the world.
Our Community
Like minded seekers of peace, choosing conscious self-development.
Our Campus
Explore more about the beautiful Mount Madonna Campus.
Administrative Team
Practicing the Yoga of Action.
Baba Hari Dass
The inspiration, guiding the path to peace.
