Short-Term Benefits and Expectations
Holden Village needs short-term volunteers to support and sustain the core mission and life of the Village. Here is more information:
Requirements for Short-Term Staffers
- Desire to be an active member of a Christian community and serve the mission of Holden Village. Village life embraces all of God’s people and is strengthened by diversity of faith, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and age.
- Be in good physical health. Holden is in a remote location. We cannot quickly transport people to medical care. Most jobs involve standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting and carrying.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Make a minimum three-week commitment. For returning staff and applicants during non-peak times (September 1 through June 20) two-week stays may be considered.
- Volunteers who are fluent in Spanish are encouraged to consider a week at Holden during Abriendo Caminos, an annual week with our Spanish-speaking neighbors from Chelan and the surrounding area.
Responsibilities of Holden Staff
- Volunteers work 36 hours per week in their assigned work area. This will generally be 6-7 hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week.
- Work assignments will be based on both your preference and Holden’s needs. In some cases you will be assigned to a work area that is not one of your first three choices because of our need. Please indicate on your application if it is impossible for you to serve in a work area due to physical limitations.
- In addition, all staff members will work approximately 4-5 hours a week on additional village assignments. These assignments will include serving on garbology (together with others, collecting, sorting and recycling the Village’s trash) and dish team. Other tasks will be assigned according to the needs of the Village.
- Each staff member commits to attendance at weekly staff meetings and Vespers, a short daily worship service. This is outlined in the Community Covenant page of the application forms.
Expenses and Compensation
- Short-term staff at Holden work on a volunteer basis. Room and board is provided. There is no other financial compensation. Exposure to creative worship, teaching sessions, crafts and other recreational opportunities are part of the volunteer’s “pay.”
- Expenses while at Holden are minimal. The Holden Bookstore sells a variety of books, cds, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and personal items. Staff members should have money for medical, travel, toiletry and miscellaneous expenses.
More information on benefits and staff expectations can be found in the Staff Handbook (pdf).