Work Study

Milarepa Center's Residential Work Study Program is dynamically suited for people who are interested in exploring life, work and practice at a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center.
We offer simple accommodation in our dormitory or camping with your own tent, food, as well as access to programs and retreats in exchange for 30 hours of service per week. Tasks range from cleaning and assisting in the kitchen to gardening and maintenance or a wide variety of other tasks depending on an applicant's particular skill or the need at the center.

Participants are asked for a minimum three month commitment (however shorter options may be available) and to live according to our Buddhist Precepts for the duration of their stay:

Respecting all life and avoiding killing and harming others (includes insects).
Respecting and caring for all belongings and avoiding stealing or taking what is not freely given.
Speaking honestly and avoiding lying.
Respecting healthy relationships and avoiding sexual misconduct.
Living a healthy lifestyle and avoiding the use of intoxicants.
If you are interested being part of our Work Study Program, please send your resume along with the Work Study Application to milarepa@milarepacenter.org or by mail to
1344 US Route 5 South
Barnet, Vermont 05821 USA.

Please note that you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader for the work study application, if you don’t have it.

Experienced Cook

We are currently looking for an experienced Vegetarian Cook for our upcoming season.

Specific Skills: Prepare and cook vegetarian meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plan menus, ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions. Prepare dishes for program participants with food allergies. Maintain a clean kitchen and work area. Ability to work independently but also collaboratively.

The position is compensated with a stipend, room and board.

For more information and to apply, contact
Rosanne Hebert, Administrative Manager”
milarepa@milarepacenter.org or phone: (802) 633-4136.