The Work Exchange program is an invaluable contribution to the running of the retreat facilities, gardens, and services provided whilst at the same time providing participant(s) of the program opportunities to enjoy the facilities and attend weekly yoga classes (subsidised) as well as other learning experiences that are on offer during their stay*.  

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As Restore Balance Retreat is a small Retreat facility it is often the case that exchange participants will be working alone.  Working alone can bring opportunities to create mindfulness in your tasks.

 

 

THE PROGRAM PROVIDES
 

• At least 1 week to 3 months of Work Exchange.

• After the first week of the Work Exchange there will be a discussion to see if the program is beneficial for both parties.

• 6 days schedule work a week with 1 day off

• 5 hours of work each day, plus 1 hour for meals/break time

• An opportunity for previous volunteers wishing to return to the retreat to negotiate an extended length of stay.

 

As Restore Balance Retreat is a small group Retreat Centre there is limited accommodation for the Work Exchange participants, therefore, during Retreat periods accommodation will be limited to 1 or 2 work exchange participant(s) at a time.

 

*Participants will be able to join Workshops/ Retreats/ Events on offer (at a discounted rate), however, this may not always be possible if work is required to be accomplished during the time of the activity.

 

THE AIM OF THE PROGRAM

 

To provide participants;

 

• With an opportunity to live and work in a caring environment;

• To develop skills enabling participants to live a healthy and more conscious lifestyle;

• To meet like-minded individuals, to connect, appreciate and learn from one another.

 

 

LIVING AT RESTORE BALANCE RETREAT

The accommodation is comfortable!  Rooms are light and spacious and may be shared depending on the time of year.  The beds and immersion in nature support a good nights rest.


THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
 

The work at Restore Balance Retreat is varied and depending on the time of year can range from planting, weeding, compositing, and pruning.  There are always various projects that can involve such things as creating pathways in the forest, building works, and repair works.

 

If gardening and outdoor work are not your forfeits there are jobs to help with the operation of the accommodation, this can involve cleaning, washing, bed making, preparing meals, dishwashing, and helping guests with general inquiries.

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WHAT TO BRING
 

• Appropriate shoes (there are some gumboots on site)

• Old clothes to wear, especially if you are working outside

• Alarm clock

• Sunscreen for warmer months

• Toiletries