Hiranyagarbha Yuga Ashram

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We are open to volunteers from May 19--August 15 2025

This opportunity does NOT end on 06/17, it goes until August 15th.

We are a nonprofit ashram and spiritual community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Callaway, Virginia, founded in the summer of 2020. This Ashram was created to be a wellspring of Divine living. It is the mission of HYA to embody as many facets of enlightened living as possible, including becoming a self-sufficient community with environmentally sustainable systems. If you come to HYA you will be part of a loving community of people who deeply care about personal growth and making a change in the world. The primary purpose of this ashram is to facilitate spiritual growth for those living at the ashram, and to be of service to humankind. In addition, our main projects on the ground are developing agricultural systems and residential structures. We do not require experience of any kind, only a dedication to learning and personal growth. Community life at HYA is vivid. There will be 13-20 people at the ashram throughout this upcoming summer. We share all meals together, make art and music together, do spiritual practices together, and enjoy community activities together. Most volunteers at the ashram are in their early-late twenties, yet all ages are welcome! Expectations for Volunteers: At the heart of our community is a commitment made by each individual to cultivate more Divine Love in themselves, and be of service to others. We are looking for volunteers who are serious about finding personal and spiritual growth at our ashram. As a new member of HYA, we will guide you through a structured 10-day program to learn our ashram’s system of spirituality. We will also offer a 1-on-1 mentorship relationship with a more advanced spiritual student. Our system of spirituality is primarily built around Eastern modalities; specifically the four main yogas of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, and Jnana Yoga. We expect new members of HYA to attend daily group spiritual practices through the 10-day program, and eventually maintain a personal daily practice afterwards. We are a substance-free and family-friendly community. You can also reach out to us for volunteer inquiries through our website, which is linked in this profile. The ashram is located in Callaway, VA. Internet access is available. If flying, it’s ideal to fly into the Roanoke airport and members of the ashram will pick you up. Living accommodations are cabins, yurts, or camping tents. All diets can be accommodated. On our days off, many members of the ashram usually go into nearby towns or swimming spots to have fun and radiate love! Our work season will be from this upcoming late spring through the late fall of 2025. Last summer we had a waitlist, so reach out to us as soon as you can and we will schedule an interview! Current projects: Agriculture and Food: We have a large organic garden and are developing a large-scale silvopasture system. You will have the opportunity to work in the garden doing seeding, transplanting, watering, weeding, and mulching. In the spring and fall we will be further developing our silvopasture, orchards, and wildlife buffer by mapping out and planting more trees and shrubs. We use 100% organic practices but are not yet certified. Building: We will be working on different building projects to expand our inhabitable structures. Framing, carpentry, or natural building experience is a plus! Renewable Energy and Water: You will have the opportunity to learn about solar system design, and a water system that allows us to transfer water from our well to different areas of our land.