Thank you for saying yes to serve
Volunteering with Taita Inti is more than help with practical tasks. Your presence is part of what makes the container safe enough for other people to do difficult work in. This page is the whole agreement — what we ask, and what you get.
What the commitment looks like
1. The commitment
Understanding the mutual agreement — what is expected of you, and what Taita Inti owes you in return.
2. Setting the stage
Arriving on time, meeting the team, and preparing the retreat space together before participants arrive.
3. Holding the space
Being present, attentive and available throughout the retreat, and particularly during ceremonies.
4. Closing the circle
Supporting the final clean-up and staying with the team until the retreat is genuinely finished.
Arrival, and staying to the end
Arrival. Ideally one day before the retreat begins, so there is time for preparation, team alignment and a walkthrough of responsibilities. Otherwise on the first day of the retreat, no later than 2:00 PM.
Remain until the very end. That includes the final clean-up, after all participants have left.
Failing either of these may mean losing the volunteer benefit. Late cancellations, or not honouring an agreed commitment, may also affect future invitations. We are direct about this because the retreat genuinely depends on it.
The unglamorous part
Transportation
If you have a car with you during the retreat, tell us in advance. Volunteers with transport are enormously useful for logistics and supplies.
Punctuality
Be on time for every scheduled responsibility. If you are assisting at a tobacco ceremony, be ready before it starts. If you have the kitchen, meals go out on the retreat schedule. The whole thing runs on people doing their part at the agreed time.
Preparing the space
Arriving early lets the team settle, receive clear instructions, prepare the areas together, and have everything participants need ready before they walk in.
During ceremonies
You do not drink
Volunteers do not take plant medicine while volunteering during ceremonies. When volunteers are in their own process it becomes hard to stay present and available for participants. Your complimentary retreat is offered separately, in recognition of the service.
What is asked of you
- •Remain awake, attentive and present
- •Notice whether any participant needs assistance
- •Support the shamans and healing team when asked
- •Notice immediately if someone leaves the ceremony space
- •Know where participants are wherever possible
- •Tell the healing team at once if a concern arises
Healing boundaries
Volunteers do not perform healing work on participants — no energy work, physical healing, spiritual intervention, plant remedies or personal ceremonies — without explicit permission from the lead shamans. The healing team decides what support each person needs. If you think someone needs help, tell the team rather than acting alone.
What each side agrees to
Your commitment
- •Arrive at the agreed time
- •Stay until the final clean-up is complete
- •Be punctual and reliable
- •Remain attentive during ceremonies
- •Put participants’ safety first
- •Follow the guidance of the healing team
- •Do not perform healing work without permission
Our commitment
- •Accommodation for the agreed volunteer period
- •Meals, according to the retreat schedule
- •Clear responsibilities and support throughout
- •A respectful environment where your contribution counts
- •One complimentary retreat, equivalent to the one you volunteered at, subject to availability and prior confirmation
One complimentary retreat
After completing your volunteer commitment you may attend one Taita Inti retreat free of charge, equivalent to the type of retreat where you volunteered. Volunteer at an Amazon Weekend, receive an Amazon Weekend.
It is non-transferable, has no cash value, and is subject to availability. Volunteer places and complimentary retreat places are always confirmed in advance by Taita Inti.
Every meal prepared, every space cared for, every moment of attention contributes to an environment where something real can happen. Thank you for that.
Want to volunteer with us?
Tell us which retreat you are drawn to and what you can offer. We will go through the commitment with you before anything is agreed.