Short/Long Term Stay : Work Exchange Program

Participation in the PachaMama Work Exchange program entails a responsibility and commitment to adhere to the community’s ecological guidelines and support its efforts at sustainability. Work Exchangers will take a radical pledge: to become part of the Solution, not part of the Problem. The guiding principle of this pledge is to Leave No Trace, make conscious changes to consumption habits and shift into a zero-waste lifestyle.

This means not bringing outside packaging, including tetra packs, plastic bags, straws, plastic water bottles, plastic wraps, aluminum foil, metal cans, one-time-use items and non-biodegradable hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, soaps), etc. for the entire stay in PachaMama.

The village’s Jungle Shop sells food and hygiene products that are safe for the earth and this ecosystem – biodegradable and free from harmful, disposable packaging.

In addition, PachaMama is a vegetarian community and does not allow meat or fish products to be brought in from outside, including canned or dried items.

• Discounted Accommodation – depending on the length of stay, casitas are offered at a significant discount in exchange for service
• Lunch, Dinner (7 days) – a simple meal of freshly made local cuisine and organic salad are served for lunch and a nourishing soup for dinner
• Daily Yoga & Movement Classes – free morning classes are available in the mornings and some afternoons
• Daily Meditation – the community meets for Silent Sitting each in the Osho Hall to collect and cleanse the energy, and to meet stillness; once a week, a Sharing Circle takes the place of Silent Sitting, to check in with one another and share in a receptive space, and each Thursday the PachaMama Heartbeat – an audio discourse of Tyohar’s Satsang followed by music
• Once a week Ecology Education Program, offering a range of topics to deepen one’s understanding of the ecosystem in alignment with PachaMama’s ways while gaining hands-on experience within the community.

• The minimum commitment is two months (this includes the time spent in two workshops) Workweek consists of 25 working hours a week
• Work Exchangers are expected to attend four evening meditations (daily Silent Sittings) per week
• Once a week work exchange meeting
• Attend 1 class per week of the Ecology Education Program
• Participate in at least two workshops.
• Health insurance is required

Please read our full work exchange commitment and cancellation policy

*40% on all healing arts sessions.

*Due to weather conditions, camping is unavailable from May 1^st to November 1^st.

Casita¹:
Accommodation prices vary according to the season. The price listed is per night.

Food²:
Lunches every day in the Work Exchange Kitchen and dinner every night at Verde Restaurant. Lunches are a simple meals and dinner is a light meal consisting of soup and rice.
Additional meals can be purchased at a 20% discount in the organic, vegetarian restaurant.
Work Exchangers will also have access to a refrigerator in the Work Exchange Kitchen where they can store the food they purchase for any additional meals.

Workshops³:
All groups and workshops except Clarity Breathwork, Yoga Teacher Training, and Transformation Cycle.
A 10% discount may apply for said groups and workshops, subject to availability.
For the time of participation in the YTT, Transformation Cycle, or Clarity Breathwork the participant’s status will pass from Work Exchange to Visitor and the above-mentioned benefits will not apply.

Work Exchangers also enjoy free daily classes and activities such as meditations, yoga, dance, tai chi, and pilates.

Work Exchange options include working at Eco Department, Verde Restaurant, the Wild Treats Juice and Dessert Bar, Jungle Shop the Cleanse Retreat.  Work will be designated according to one’s interests and skills, in consideration of the community’s needs and available positions.

If you are interested in participating in this program

Long-term Work Exchangers are needed in various departments. Please Apply for more information.