Community Resident
and
Volunteer Programs


The Kushi Institute Community Resident and Volunteer Programs are great adventures in learning about the macrobiotic way of life.

Working with like-minded people, helping others, and studying  make these programs rich and rewarding experiences.We are looking for people who want to contribute their time and energy to enable a smooth operation of the Institute through hard work and good spirit.

Community Resident Program
The Community Resident Program (CRP) is an opportunity for living and learning at The Kushi Institute. Participants volunteer  for a period of seventeen weeks (40 hours a week) in a department  such as kitchen, office, housekeeping, grounds/maintenance, and conferences & events. After successfully completing  the seventeen week commitment, participants are awarded the  benefit of a one month course, part of the Macrobiotic Leadership Program.

Volunteer Program
The Volunteer Program is an opportunity to volunteer at The  Kushi Institute for a shorter amount of time than the Community  Resident Program. Participants can volunteer in a department  for a minimum of one(1) month (40 hours a week). Housing and  meals are included.

The fee for volunteering is regularly $50 per week.

SPECIAL OFFER: Start your volunteer or community resident program between September 15 and October 15 and the FEE IS WAIVED!


To learn more or to download an application, see frequently asked questions.


To receive more information regarding these programs or to have an application mailed to you, please call 413-623-5741 (extension 141).

To have an application emailed, contact us at cresidents@kushiinstitute.org.

Please note: due to United States governmental regulations we can only accept volunteers who are U.S. citizens or have U.S. green cards or working permits.

Kushi Institute is a division of the Kushi Foundation, a federally approved 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, or handicap in its programs, procedures and operations.

 

 

Volunteer Positions

Openings in the
Kushi Institute Kitchen

Work from one to four months
Housing, meals and educational benefits

 

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