Come and Join Us as a Volunteer!

Volunteering is an economical way to spend an extended time with us, to enjoy the benefits of macrobiotic food, to live and work with like-minded people and to experience the macrobiotic lifestyle.

There are 2 options in the Volunteer Program:

  • The Standard Volunteer option allows participants to volunteer from one month up to 16 weeks at 40 hrs work per week. The fee is $50/week.
  • The Community Resident Volunteer (CRV) option requires a 17-week commitment (1CRV session) at 40 hrs work per week. The fee is $850/session.

Participants of both options enjoy free meals and housing, and are allowed to observe classes in their off hours. Cooking class observations are subject to space availability. Additional benefits include 15% discount on Kushi Institute store purchases, guest meals and other services such as Shiatsu massage and Consultations.

Participants of the CRV option, after completion of their 17-week commitment, enjoy the extra benefit of a one-month long level of the Macrobiotic Leadership Program (a $4,000 value).

All volunteers are required to work at least 3.5 hours/week in housekeeping, which is included in the 40 hrs/week.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have a U.S. work visa or green card.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

  • FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST (CRV Only) click here for job description
  • HOUSEKEEPING
  • LIGHT MAINTENANCE & YARDWORK
  • KITCHEN click here for job description

To apply, please print out the Volunteer application form click here, fill out, sign and mail it along with 3 work references, copy of U.S. passport or copy of driver's license and birth certificate or social security card, letter of interest, resume or work history and $35 application fee to: Volunteer Opportunities, Kushi Institute, 198 Leland Rd., Becket, MA 01223

Contact our Office: (413) 623-5741 ext.141 or email us at:  volunteerprogram@kushiinstitute.org

 

 




Click Here for volunteer application.