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Work-Study Program Application

Our Work-Study Program is designed to provide the experience of living in an intentional community committed to spiritual growth as we provide space for others to heal and grow. During their stay, participants will assist in the daily operations of Easton Mountain and will be provided with opportunities for spiritual practice during their stay.

We strive to create a peaceful and warm environment on our “campus”. When you join us during your work-study visit, you are part of the staff of Easton Mountain. For all of us on the staff, service to our guests is paramount. This means ensuring that guest needs and requests are accommodated pleasantly and kindly. It also means making sure that each and every guest attending our workshops—regardless of age, background, or body type—feels welcomed and valued.

Work-Study participants help with any number of tasks, although in part we try to connect some of those with individual skills. Daily tasks might include: basic kitchen assistance (including simple food preparation, and dining hall set-up and clean-up); preparing meeting spaces for various workshop sessions; cleaning facilities between programs; providing general office/ clerical support; running various errands; assorted other tasks as needed. Some volunteers help with the administration of Easton Mountain, Inc. through reception, marketing assistance, fundraising administrative support, etc.

In return we offer the chance for participants to pursue their own spiritual goals. When possible, they may attend yoga classes, meditations, or other rituals that are not specific to the programs in session. You will have full use of the facilities, including pool, hot tub, sauna, and hiking trails during those times when workshop groups are not using those facilities. Healthy and tasty meals are provided, as well as shared housing.

The purpose of this application form is to help determine whether your participation in the Work-Study program would be of mutual benefit to you and Easton Mountain. We are seeking to establish an understanding of who you are, and to clarify your understanding of who we are. Due to Easton Mountain’s remote location and population, people’s ability to interact with fellow volunteers, supervisors, staff, and guests may be uniquely challenged. Please do your best to provide the requested information as it pertains to you. It is unnecessary to provide lengthy descriptions but rather clear and concise information.

Please fill out this form and click Submit to apply for the
Work-Study Program at Easton Mountain

* = Required Fields
 
First Name:*
Last Name:*
Address 1:*
Address 2:
City:*
State:*
Zip Code:*
Country (if not US):
Email Address:*
Primary Phone:* Type:
Secondary Phone: Type:
Emergency Contact Name:*

Emergency Contact Phone:* Type:
Emergency Contact Relationship to Applicant:*

Please list any medical conditions/allergies you have (if none, enter "None"):*
Please list any medications you are taking (if none, enter "None"):*
Please list any physical limitations that we should be aware of (if none, enter "None"):*
First choice of dates you wish to volunteer:* From: To: (use MM/DD/YYYY format)
Second choice of dates you wish to volunteer:* From: To: (use MM/DD/YYYY format)

If we cannot accommodate either of these entire date ranges, would you accept a shorter time period within one of the date ranges?*
Yes No

Please check which areas you would like to work in:*
Kitchen
Construction/Woodworking
Word Processing
Fundraising
Housekeeping
Reception
Data Entry
Web Design/Maintenance
Garden
Gift Shop/Retail
Phone Calling
Graphic Design
Maintenance/Custodial
Administration/office work
Marketing/Public Relations
How did you hear about Easton Mountain?*
What are you intending to accomplish through participating in Easton's Work-Study program? (What do you hope to gain? Why does this appeal to you?)*
What skills and/or qualities would you bring to the Work-Study Program?*
Volunteers provide important service. How would you support Easton's purpose to provide guests with quality service?*
Describe your general relationship with work, including your usual punctuality and attendance, your ability to give and receive direction, and your ability to maintain interest in your work.*
What is your experience with group living situations? Why are you interested in this lifestyle?*
Please share some insights about yourself. Where are you in your personal journey? What are your interests, aspirations?*
What are three things you need in your life right now to nourish your sense of well-being? How might your participation in this program provide these things?*
Describe your previous work/volunteer experience in one paragraph. Highlight any work experience in the following areas: housekeeping, food preparation for large groups, and general facilities maintenance.*
Please list three current or recent work/volunteer references:*
1: Company/Organization: Your Position:
Supervisor: Phone and/or e-mail:
2: Company/Organization: Your Position:
Supervisor: Phone and/or e-mail:
3: Company/Organization: Your Position:
Supervisor: Phone and/or e-mail:
Please use this area for any additional comments:

"To the best of my ability, I have truthfully provided the information requested in this application.
Easton Mountain has my permission to make inquiries and verify all the statements contained in this application.
I understand misrepresentation or omission of facts may be cause for dismissal."

Please check this box to state you have read and agree with the above statement:*

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