Residential Volunteer Program

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1 Welcome

2 Projected Arrival and Departure Date

3 Transportation

4 Prerequisites

I completed at least one month at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville as a: *
Enter LYT Program Dates *
LYT Program Supervisor's Name *
Please briefly describe what you gained from you experience as a LYT *
I successfully completed the following Yoga Teacher Training Program(s) at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville (include TT name, Program Dates, and Instructor(s)): *	If more than one, enter each on a separate line in the following format. Teacher Training Name, Program Dates, Instructor(s)
Please briefly describe what you gained from your experience in the Yoga Teacher Training Program *
If Other, please provide details *
Why do you wish to serve in the Residential Volunteer Program? *
Please provide an overview of your history of service at the Ashram *

5 Service/Financial Options

I qualify as an older adult (60 or over and prefer to have a schedule of 28.5 hours per week.	Yes
Residential Volunteer Program Availability	*The Residential Volunteer Program is only available to those who have the strength and vitality to comfortably serve this many hours while attending sadhana* (spiritual practice).

6 Yogaville Accommodations

I prefer to stay in a: *	dorm room (shared room with hall bath), space permitting Dormitory accommodations are complimentary
Dorm (Dorm rooms are currently assigned as women's or men's) *	Women's dorm Men's dorm

7 Participant Information

Do you require transportation? *	Yes No If YES did you select the appropriate optional items for Transportation above? Transportation is available from Airport, Bus, and Train stations in Charlottesville VA only.
Residential Volunteer Type *
Spiritual/Preferred Name
Cell Phone (Primary) *	Please format phone #'s as xxx-xxx-xxxx
Address
Address 2
City
State/Prov.
Zip/Postal
Country
Date of Birth *
Gender *
Badges:	As part of our health protocols (read more), we're asking all volunteers, guests, program participants, etc. to wear name badges while at the Ashram. Please answer a few questions to help us prepare your badge.
How would you like your name to appear on your badge? *
What information about your pronouns would you like on your badge? *
Pronouns:
Will you be parking a vehicle with us during your stay? *
Please provide vehicle make, model, color, and license plate number.

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8 Spiritual Background

Hatha Yoga Level *
Meditation Level *
Please relate any relevant facts regarding your spirtual search and practices that may assist us in knowing you better *
Emergency Contact Name *	First, Last
Emergency Contact Phone *	xxx-xxx-xxxx

9 Education/Work Experience

Please describe your education, training, work, and related experience, including any degrees, diplomas, certificates, and/or areas of specialization. *

10 Health Record

Do you have any physical or other limitations to your ability to serve? *
Are you in recovery from a drug/alcohol addiction for less than 12 months? *
If yes, please explain *
If snoring is disturbing others, we reserve the right to end your program participation early when there is no single room available, and tenting is not an option* *	Please sign if you understand and agree with the above statement

11 Legal Information

Have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor within the past 7 years? *
If yes, please give details below. *

12 References

Senior Member of Satchidananda Ashram Reference *	First Name Last Name
Senior Member's Email *
Second Integral Yoga Reference *	First Name Last Name
Integral Yoga Reference's Phone *
Integral Yoga Reference's Email *
Relationship to Integral Yoga Reference *
Personal Reference Name	First Name Last Name
Personal Reference Email
Personal Reference Phone
Relationship to Personal Reference

13 Agreements

Meal Agreement *	I acknowledge 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. What meals are included: - Dinner on arrival day - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on full stay dates - Breakfast and Lunch on departure day All meals provided by the Ashram are vegetarian and/or vegan. No animal products such as eggs, meat, or fish are permitted onto ashram grounds. Thank you for understanding.

14 Residential Volunteer Program Agreement

"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:Please be punctual and ready for service at the beginning of a shift. If unforeseen circumstances arise and you’re unable to make it to a shift or find a replacement, 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.

Having read and understood all of the above 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. *	If I am accepted, I commit to serving as a Residential Volunteer as agreed upon with the Ashram.
By typing my name 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 the Volunteer Coordinator will consider my application, check my references, and contact me with their decision. *	Full Name

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1 Welcome

2 Projected Arrival and Departure Date

3 Transportation

4 Prerequisites

5 Service/Financial Options

6 Yogaville Accommodations

7 Participant Information

8 Spiritual Background

9 Education/Work Experience

10 Health Record

11 Legal Information

12 References

13 Agreements

14 Residential Volunteer Program Agreement

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