This is for an immersive experience before the Full Moon Session begins! You'll be "apprenticing" with Gaia, our Origins co-founding mama. 
We'll be asking that you arrive in Costa Rica just after the New Year. We'll be working on creative build projects on the land beginning on January 4th.

Your Team Lead is Gaia

• Must be self-sufficient, follow instructions and creatively and proactively solve problems.
• Able to lift 50 pounds & can stand on their feet for long periods of time
• Experience using power tools 
• Basic knowledge/understanding of building
• Eye for design and aesthetics 

This position will grant you a fully comped ticket to Origins, we'll just ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role. You will have no sevā shifts during the gathering.

APPLY HERE

This is for the Full Moon Session only! We ask that you only apply for setup if you have flexibility in your schedule to arrive to the gathering by January 9th.

Your team lead is TBD (this is a position we're looking to fill by one of our applicants! could this be you? You'll have Gaia, our origins co-founding mama, to guide you in your role)

• Must be self-sufficient, follow instructions and creatively and proactively solve problems.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, experience using power tools, can stand on your feet for long periods of time
• Skillz with cleaning, organizing and general know-how of getting things sorted

This position will grant you a $222 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role. You will have no sevā shifts during the gathering.

APPLY HERE

Creating Sacred Altars and offering beauty spaces on the land is vital. This will be a prayerful experience we are honored to welcome you into.

Your Team Lead is India

• Experience with Altar building and tending is essential.
• Must be able arrive several days before Full Moon session to begin building and the remaining hours will be spent tending throughout the gathering.
• This is a VERY intimate and creatively alive sevā team position
• We will offer 1-2 positions for our New Moon gathering to refresh and tend to the Altars

This position will grant you a $333 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

APPLY HERE

This is for the New Moon Session only! We ask that you only apply for break-down if you have flexibility in your schedule to stay later on the land, until January 30th.

Your team lead is TBD (this is a position we're looking to fill by one of our applicants! could this be you? You'll have Gaia, our origins co-founding mama, to guide you in your role)

• Must be available to stay up to three days after full moon ends. You will be dismantling structures, gathering supplies, cleaning workshop areas etc.
• Preference goes to those who can use power tools. This can be a laborious couple of days and it's best suited for strong able bodies 

This position will grant you a $222 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role. You will have no sevā shifts during the gathering, just after.

APPLY HERE

We recognize the gifts needed for operations of this gathering as being adaptable, knowledgeable about a variety of things, and having a natural ability genuinely friendly to everyone (even in the midst of what seems like chaos ;) ! This is a Operation Team is a facet of the gathering that is the glue holding systems together.

Your Team Lead is Bea

• MUST be proactive
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• We need you to have a basic understanding of tools, understanding plumbing and electrical is a plus! just in case ;)
• You've got to be a good driver, knowing how to drive a manual is another +
• Understanding of what's needs for maintenance of the grounds
• You'll also be resetting classroom spaces, cleaning showers and bathrooms
• Sometimes we'll need your support for other  production needs

This position will grant you a $222 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

APPLY HERE

For Full Moon Session: arrive on January 12th.
For New Moon Session: arrive on January 22nd.
During the gatherings, you will have some shifts in the info booth where you'll be adding details, helping with schedule changes, and supporting with general info.

Your Team Lead is Jennifer

• Must be friendly, adaptable, patient, technology savvy and great at problem solving on the fly.
• You are the “hostess with the mostess” … Registration Day can be looonnng, you will be repeating the same script to excited Sisters all day - we need friendly faces with patience and stamina.
• You'll also be supporting with raffle ticket sales (for our diversity scholarship) while you work within the info booth 

This position will grant you a $333 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

APPLY HERE

We'll be asking a few women to step up to the tasks of coordination for tent check-in during our first morning together, and be "camp mamas" or Camp Hosts throughout the gathering. You'll be the ones aware of where tents are and who's in what setup, you'll be a support system for when women have questions in the campgrounds (most of these happen within the first couple days)

Your Team Lead is Lauralina

• Must be organized
• Needs to love being a people person with a naturally friendly demeanor
• Also, you need to be able to think on your feet and be prepared to be a calming support in case of natural "disaster" aka a rainstorm that brings tents down

This position will grant you a $444 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

APPLY HERE

Our fire tenders hold down an energetic pillar of the gathering. The fire is a sacred place for people to gather, release, pray, sing, be joyous.

Your Team Lead is Aux'na

• Must have experience tending the fire and Must be able to hold vision that while on duty and off…we honor the spiritual importance of this stewardship
• Have the deep responsibility of fire safety. Each night there will be activities around the fire and possibly in other areas of the gathering.
• Fire tenders are late night stewards that often go until midnight to tend the fire and may miss out on some nightly activities although we try to give preference to what you are most looking forward to attending.

This position will grant you a $222 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

APPLY HERE

Mamá's Den is the space where our mamas with young bebes and to be born babies will find relaxation and nourishment. This Sevā team will not only provide support to mothers within Mamá's Den, but also throughout the gathering. You will be asked to assist mothers by watching their young babes while they're attending a workshop, holding their young babes, carrying their bags, grabbing a plate of food for them, running around with their toddler while they enjoy a meal in peace, and other tasks that assist our mothers to raise the next generation in a village way.

We will be encouraging most of our Sevā Mamá's Den babes to work as a team for one gathering dedicated to the mothers, and fully immerse themselves in the other gathering. We will also have some positions open for women who can just volunteer/attend one gathering.

Your Team Leads are TBA doulas.

• Must have previous experience with children ages 4 and under, as children in this age range will be within the mamas supervision. We're looking for women that can assist the babes being near their mamas, while also giving mothers extra support.
• Have a deep understanding and living practice of compassionate, harmonious, and loving care.
• Preference will go to those that have the impulse to express and share their passions with the children: singing, crafting, mindful movement or games, dancing, etc. (not limited to these offerings).
• Preference will go to those with current First Aid/CPR certifications.
• A huge aspect in this position is not just an ease and love for being around young children, but also a passion for being sure the mama is cared for - a desire to make sure her needs are being met. It takes a village to raise a MOTHER, we ask you to play a vital role in this village.

 For single gathering attendance: This position will grant you a $222 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

For both gathering attendance: This position will grant you 2 fully comped tickets to Origins, we'll just ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role. You will be expected to fully commit to Mamá's Den during one gathering, and then be able to fully immerse in the other gathering as an attendee.

APPLY HERE

The Little Sprout Village is the space where our smallest, fastest growing, and probably fastest moving attendees of the gathering will be grouping, socializing, and receiving their very own workshops. Those chosen to steward the Little Sprout Village will also support this space by supporting mamas with their children, assisting in the kids teaching curriculums, and tidying the area.

We will be encouraging most of our Sevā Little Sprout Village babes to work as a team for one gathering dedicated to the children, and fully immerse themselves in the other gathering. We will also have some positions open for women who can just volunteer/attend one gathering.

Your Team Lead is TBD

• Must have previous experience with children ages 5 and up, as children in this age range will be dropped off while their mama/caregiver engages in other areas of the gathering. This can be a tender experience for both the adult and child; it is a MUST to be comfortable with holding space for the possibility of tears and fears.
• Have a deep understanding and living practice of compassionate, harmonious, and inclusive speech.
• Preference will go to those that have the impulse to express and share their passions with the children: singing, crafting, mindful movement or games, dancing, etc. (not limited to these offerings).
• Preference will go to those with current First Aid/CPR certifications.

For single gathering attendance: This position will grant you a $222 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

For both gathering attendance: This position will grant you 2 fully comped tickets to Origins, we'll just ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role. You will be expected to fully commit to the little sprout village during one gathering, and then be able to fully immerse in the other gathering as an attendee.

APPLY HERE

The role of Sevã in the Elders Village is a deeply ceremonial and reciprocal position, centered around honoring and supporting our Indigenous Elders. We are looking for individuals who have experience working with Indigenous cultures or minority communities and who understand the complexities of colonialism, cultural appropriation vs. appreciation, and community work.

Your Team Lead is India

• Ceremony and Reciprocity: Embrace the ceremonial nature of the role, understanding the importance of reciprocity in every interaction with our Elders.
• Translation/Interpretation: Assist with translation and interpretation as needed to facilitate communication and ensure the comfort of our Elders.
• Experience with Indigenous Cultures: Previous work with Indigenous cultures or minority communities, with an understanding of the impact of colonialism and the nuances between cultural appropriation and appreciation.
• Honoring Elders: Demonstrate a deep respect for Elders, recognizing their role as the carriers of wisdom and cultural heritage.
• Community Work: Commitment to community work, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for all participants.
• Bridge to the Elders: Serve as a bridge for the Elders, ensuring they can easily move from point A to point B and have all the materials they need. Act as a host, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.

This position will grant you a $444 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

APPLY HERE

The Moon Lodge is more than a space; it’s a community of empowerment and mutual support, where women can connect deeply and authentically, fostering resilience and strength together, for this reason we are committed to bringing together a Seva Team that have cultivated an awareness and respect for different cultural backgrounds and practices as well as an awareness of one’s own limits, biases, and triggers to maintain a supportive environment.

Your Team Lead is Ïara

• Full Moon Sevā will help with set-up and general curation of the space before the gathering (2 day early arrival)
• New Moon Sevā will Break it down (2 days late)
• Embody a deep sense of empathy and a desire to support and care for others
• An ability to provide a safe space without judging others' experiences or choices.
• Women that cultivate effective listening skills to understand and validate the experiences of others as they are committed to honoring the privacy, boundaries, and individuality of each participant.

This position will grant you a $222 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

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Our spa will have a diverse line up of healers offering their magic modalities.

Your Team Lead is Kate

• Full Moon Spa Sevā will help with set-up and general curation of the space before the gathering
• New Moon Spa Sevā will Break it down.
• Provide general maintenance cleanliness of the Spa, assist in scheduling appointments, laundry, ensure supplies are stocked and support practitioners with their offerings.
• A friendly demeanor is essential, spa experience is preferred but not required.

This position will grant you a $222 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

APPLY HERE

The art and heart of nourishment is our most FUN and labor intensive stewardship, therefore we have a creative opportunity this year. We will be encouraging most of our Sevā kitchen babes to work as a team for one gathering dedicated to the kitchen, and fully immerse themselves in the other gathering. We will also have some positions open for women who can just volunteer/attend one gathering.

Your Team Leads are Krishna & Keyna.

• Preference will go to those who can steward both Gatherings.
• Experience in kitchen is necessary.
• Be prepared to prep, clean, cut, chop, cook, and all the other goodies required in a kitchen. Also be prepared to actually have fun doing so!!! This is a multi-generational kitchen team that works from the heart.
• Must be able to stand on your feet for 5 hours at a time and lift up to 50 pounds.
• If you are not comfortable handling animal products (mainly eggs, cheese, fish) this is not be the best fit for you.
• You will be required to wear close-toed shoes, and clothing during your shift!

For single gathering attendance: This position will grant you a $222 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

For both gathering attendance: This position will grant you 2 fully comped tickets to Origins, we'll just ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role. You will be expected to fully commit to the kitchen during one gathering, and then be able to fully immerse in the other gathering as an attendee.

APPLY HERE in English

APPLY HERE en Espanol

Welcome to the Healer's Tent, a sacred space dedicated to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit through the wisdom of ancient healing traditions and the powerful medicine of native Costa Rican plants.

Your Team Lead is Amanda

• Have some basic herbal knowledge and be very interested in learning about the healing properties of native Costa Rican medicine plants
• Have physical stamina to be standing, walking, carrying heavy things around.
• Be empathetic and compassionate to the processes other women might be experiencing
• Understand and respect basic food manipulation and hygiene practices to keep the space clean and the teas and medicines we serve in optimum condition.
• Appreciate and honor the cultural and spiritual practice of being in service to the medicine plants.
• Be open to learn new healing modalities
• In a respectful manner share knowledge or experience they have with the rest of the team, when that is fitting.

This position will grant you a $222 ticket to Origins, we'll also ask for a deposit that will be returned upon the completion of your role.

APPLY HERE