Volunteer program
Volunteer for wellness, experience nature and hospitality at Lakeside Health and Wellness Resort
Welcome to the Lakeside Health and Wellness Resort, where we offer an opportunity for volunteers to support their own health and wellbeing while contributing to our mission of providing a peaceful and restorative environment for our guests.
As a volunteer, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in nature, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain valuable experience in a hospitality and customer service environment devoted to health and wellness.
In exchange for your time and efforts, we offer a unique opportunity for you to reduce costs and gain access to our multi-award-winning facilities and programs. By volunteering with us, you will have the chance to participate in yoga classes, meditation sessions, and other wellness activities, as well as enjoy healthy meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients while staying on site in one of our chalets.
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where volunteers can learn, grow, and contribute to a shared vision. Whether you are looking to work alongside and observe some of the most respected professionals in the industry, gain new skills, make meaningful connections, or simply take some time for self-care, we invite you to join our Whanau (family/team) of dedicated volunteers and make a positive impact on the lives of our guests and the world around us.
We are grateful for your willingness to volunteer your time and energy with us.
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The Lakeside Health and Wellness Resort Team
Join our volunteer team and enhance your wellbeing while making a positive impact at Lakeside Health and Wellness Resort.
Volunteer Program Requirements
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This is a brilliant opportunity to gain access to an exceptional team of dedicated, highly-skilled professionals in an environment devoted to health and wellness.
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You may gain exposure to a broad range of departments, including cleaning, office, kitchen, grounds and other activities, working alongside and observing some of the most respected professionals in the industry who are committed to health and wellbeing.
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We have a preferred program length of between 6 weeks to 6 months, 30hrs a week. Outside of this guideline, specific arrangements must be presented to us for consideration.
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Single-room accommodation, on-site, with daily meals and snacks provided
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Access to retreat facilities at the specified time
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Two days off per week (not necessarily consecutively)
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Shifts can range from 6.30 am-8 pm, Monday to Sunday
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All volunteers are required to work on our setup days
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A positive, energetic outlook with a commitment to our guest's needs at all times
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Good communication and people skills
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Adherence to the rules of the property (no alcohol, nicotine, or recreational drugs)
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Willing to put in 6 hours a day of varying degrees of work (from menial to challenging)
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Current first aid certificate
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Current clean driver’s license
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Must be over 18 years of age
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Must be fit, healthy and able to perform a range of quite demanding physical tasks
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Past guests are not eligible to participate in the Volunteer Program
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The Volunteer Program is unsuitable to participate in during pregnancy