Voice of Clear Light

Volume 14, Number 2 / April 2014

Ligmincha's Internship Program at Serenity Ridge

Looking for New Candidates to Start As Early As May

Serenity Ridge Retreat Center would like to announce the expansion of its internship program and is looking for new interns to work onsite at Serenity Ridge as early as May 2014.

Over the last couple of years, Serenity Ridge Retreat Center has been home to a small group of interns who have been a tremendous help to the day-to-day functioning of the center and retreats. The program provides interns the opportunity to deepen their practice in a contemplative environment and to learn and grow through attending Serenity Ridge retreats. It provides sangha members and those new to Serenity Ridge with onsite support and a resident community. Interns also fill important roles at the retreat center in areas such as program coordination, facilities and grounds maintenance, administration and fundraising.

Interns generally work for a minimum of 20 hours a week and receive free housing and an opportunity to attend Serenity Ridge retreats at no cost. Interns are being sought to work in two areas: Serenity Ridge Caretaking or Program and Organizational Development.

Because of the nature of the work and living arrangements, preference is for candidates who have attended a retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche at Serenity Ridge or at another location, and who have a sincere interest in learning about and practicing in the Tibetan Bon Buddhist tradition.

Particular skills that are beneficial include:

• Program coordination
• Graphic design
• Marketing and communications
• Office and administrative support
• Housekeeping
• Maintenance and carpentry
• Groundskeeping and landscaping
• Fundraising
• Kitchen support
• Bookstore support
• Data entry and analysis
• Audio visual support

If you would like to learn more about this program, please email the Serenity Ridge office. To apply, fill out and return the form below.

Internship application and policies