JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Work with purpose. Live in nature. Be part of a team that holds space for transformation.
WORK AS SERVICE
Our staff team holds the heart of Shambala Gatherings. This is work as service, supporting the transformation of guests, volunteers, and teachers, while growing through your own experience in community.
You’ll live and work alongside an international team, building meaningful connections and lifelong friendships. We value passion, presence, and people who genuinely care about what they do, bringing both dedication and joy into their roles.
All positions are paid and come with private accommodation (your own house with kitchen and bathroom). Many of our staff begin as volunteers, gradually stepping into different roles and gaining a full, hands-on experience of co-running a retreat centre.
This path suits those who enjoy a dynamic lifestyle, teamwork, and conscious environments. We offer a range of roles and opportunities for growth over time.
High Season runs from mid January to end of February, and again from late April to mid October. Low Season covers the periods in between, with a quieter pace and fewer retreats. We recruit regularly for different times of the year.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
In exchange for your service, Shambala provides everything you need for a rich, nourishing stay.
All staff are provided with their own private accommodation, including a house with kitchen and bathroom, offering comfort, privacy, and space to rest and recharge.
Nourishing plant-based buffet meals three times a day, created by the kitchen leader together with their assistant and team, using local and organic ingredients. Tea served all day.
Minimum four yoga classes per week, plus access to select sessions during international retreats with visiting teachers.
Daily access to the wood-fired sauna and lake for swimming. The perfect way to end a day of service.
Sharing circles, forest walks, music, and chanting, with a dedicated team space. The manager and assistant lead community processes and trainings, supported by the founders Johan and Melissa and the project lead.
A space to practice presence through service, deepen your self-awareness, and form lifelong friendships in a supportive container.
HIGH & LOW SEASON 2027
Shambala offers different energies depending on the time of year. All seasons are beautiful, the right choice depends on your preference. We ask our members of staff to stay for at least two slots during the Summer High Season.
AVAILABLE ROLES
Full-time staff, 8 hours/day, 5 days a week. Paid roles. High Season runs from end of December to mid February, and again from late April to mid October. Low Season covers the periods in between, with a quieter pace, fewer retreats and where teachers bring their own team. So there is no Shambala service team onsite.
Lead the kitchen with full creative responsibility during the high season, supported by an experienced apprentice and a team of volunteer assistants. Work closely with the founders and project lead. Private accommodation (house with kitchen & bathroom) included.
Full-time · 8 hrs/day, 5 days per weekLead the full team and retreat experience during the high season, alongside 1–2 experienced apprentices and a team of volunteers. Hold the space for conscious teamwork, operations, and guest experience, with support from the founders and project lead. Private accommodation (house with kitchen & bathroom) included.
Full-time · 8 hrs/day, 5 days per weekCare for the land and spaces during the quiet season (October to end of December, and March to end of April), preparing the retreat centre between groups, and rest whilst the retreat is going on. A calm, independent role with plenty of free time for nature, rest, and simple living. Private accommodation included. Ideal for couples.
Part-time · 5 hrs/day, 5 days per weekYOUR INVESTMENT
The daily fee is an investment in your experience.
Here’s exactly what each tier includes.
high season (slots 1 - 6)
Lead the kitchen with full creative responsibility during the high season, supported by an experienced apprentice and a team of volunteer assistants. Work closely with the founders and project lead.
high season (slots 1 - 6)
Lead the full team and retreat experience during the high season, alongside 1–2 experienced apprentices and a team of volunteers. Hold the space for conscious teamwork, operations, and guest experience, with support from the founders and project lead.
low season only
Care for the land and spaces during the quiet season (October to end of December, and March to end of April), preparing the retreat centre between groups. Rest whilst the retreat is going on. A calm, independent role with plenty of free time for nature, rest, and simple living. Ideal for couples.
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Applications for Summer 2027 are now open. Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch within a week.
Or write to us directly: team@shambalagatherings.com
