Before and After the Retreat

Coordinate Airport Shuttle – this person coordinates a shuttle, to and from the airport, for those arriving from out of town.  This is a good job for someone arriving from out of town that needs a ride to the retreat center.

Help with Retreat Set-up  – helps with the physical set-up of the retreat at the retreat center  and getting the supplies to COD Ranch. This will be done the day before the retreat in the morning.

Help with Retreat Teardown at the End  – helps with the physical teardown of the retreat at the end, and loads the supplies that go back to TCMC.

Greeters –  assist the registrar with welcoming guests to COD, and showing them to their rooms if necessary.  Greeters need to arrive a few minutes early.

Flowers – bring a bouquet of flowers for the front of the meditation hall.

Parking Coordinator –  manage parking at the retreat center as people arrive. Make sure the cars are clear from the roads leading to the rooms so that walking meditation can be done

Bring snacks for the yaza (all night sit)) (Shinzen Retreat Only) .  The snacks can include nuts, trail mix, chocolate, cookies, etc.  The expenses can be reimbursed up to $25 with a receipt.

Help Coordinate the Sweat Lodge (Shinzen Retreat Only): Will pass out maps to sweat lodge location and coordinate the food for the feast afterward.  Help coordinate rides to the sweat lodge location.  This will be done after the retreat ends.

Purchase Sweat Lodge Supplies: Purchase a list of items such as bottled water, cups, plates, etc for the sweat lodge, and bring them to the retreat. You will be reimbursed for the expense, and you don't necessarily need to attend the sweat lodge

Assist with Shinzen's book sales:  Make a sign and set up book display. Collect any money received daily and give it to the retreat registrar.  Make sure the book inventory matches the number of books sold.

During the Retreat

 Zendo Manager for the A.M. - Cares for and manages the Zendo (meditation hall) to insure that it is a comfortable welcoming place to practice. Manages temperature of the space, based on temperature set by retreat manager.

Zendo Manager for the P.M. - Cares for and manages the Zendo (meditation hall) to insure that it is a comfortable welcoming place to practice. Manages temperature of the space, based on temperature set by retreat manager.

Mindfulness Movement -  lead a mindful movement session in the morning. This can be yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, somatic movement etc. It is prefered if you have experience leading group mindful movement sessions.

Help with Yaza (Shinzen Retreat Only) - help coordinate the Yaza (all night sit)

Bell Ringing Coordinator – coordinates the bell ringing volunteers.

Sit leader Coordinator  – coordinates volunteer sit leaders.

Sound and Recording (Shinzen Retreat Only) –  record dharma talks during the retreat. Training will be provided.

Kitchen Liaison – work with the kitchen staff and retreatants to address any concerns or questions that arise during the retreat.

Maintain Flowers – maintain the flowers at the front of the meditation hall. Give them fresh water, etc.

Check Emergency Number Voice Mail -  check the emergency number voice mail for messages 3 times per day.