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Maintainance Volunteer at Sister Eveleen Retreat House

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Would you like give/gift us and Sister Eveleen retreat House your skills and time?
Sister Eveleen Retreat House is seeking aome dedicated volunteers to help us maintain our Main House and Annex.
Sister Eveleen is a weatherboard house built in 1930s in the most stunning location on Scarborough Hill overlooking Pegasus Bay.
It is a contemplative retreat house in which many seek to experience God’s sacred presence and find rest and replenishment.
Sister Eveleen bequeathed this house in 1939 as a house of prayer and spiritual help. It is owned by the Anglican Church and runs ecumenically.
The spiritual ministry at Sister Eveleen Retreat House is rooted in western Christian contemplative spirituality.
Sister Eveleen Retreat House welcomes anyone seeking peace, solitude and quiet regardless of their faith background.
Everyone is welcome to visit and spend time in prayer and contemplation.
Maintainance volunteers are expected to offer their time to help around the retreat house, and provide between 1 – 3 hours of unpaid work fortnightly or monthly (flexible, but regular times would be preferred).
Volunteers are encouraged to time their hours around the prayer rhythm (before or after) if they wish.

The following is a list of work that could be undertaken by volunteers

  • Repairs to a wooden weatherboard building
  • Basic maintenance tasks eg replacing tap washers
  • Painting weatherboards or timber window frames
  • Assisting with major repair or upgrade projects
  • Clearing gutters
  • Be part of working bees
    What We Offer:
  • A chance to give time and your skills in the most beautiful location.
  • A tranquil and supportive environment to connect with nature.
  • To be a part of the Sister Eveleen Retreat House team.
  • The satisfaction of contributing to a beautiful, serene space that brings joy and peace to many.
    Guidance will provided by our Board Member overseeing Maintenance
    www.sistereretreat.com
Requirements:
  • Some experience needed as a handy person.
  • Volunteers need to be dependable, enthusiastic, and enjoy self-reliant working.
  • They need to be reasonably fit and able to work on a hillside (we are located on Scarborough Hill)
  • Volunteers need to commit to at least a few hours per month on a regular basis
Time commitment:

a few hours per month on a regular basis

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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