Volunteer Fortnight, April
Sunday, 8th April, 2018
19:00
Saturday, 21st April, 2018
14:00
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These two weeks are set aside in particular for painting and decorating.
Anybody with the inclination to wield a brush is welcome. .
This is envisaged in the first place as a contemplative practice, out of which the actual job of redecorating can be approached with clarity.
We hope this will be an enjoyable period of good company and conversation!
If you would like to join in, please contact us.
Experience the joy of living and working in a place dedicated to supporting your discovery of your own potential. In addition to working with your hands you are invited to take part in conversation and study, meditation and other supportive activities, so you can give space to yourself, and your own questions.
Financial contributions
The focus for these two weeks is slightly different from other volunteer periods. The cost of your stay is by donation – please give according to your means.
Accommodation is shared, in double, triple or dormitory style rooms. Bed linen and towels are provided. Wash facilities, showers and toilets are grouped together on the ground foor
To book
please email info@chisholme.org
Tel +44 (0)1450 880 215
Volunteers are a vital part of life at Chisholme. The School could not have been built, nor maintained over the last forty years, without the support of many dedicated volunteers.A fortnight of painting and decorating in the main house.
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