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Volunteering at The Mountain

A volunteer helping the rebuilding of one of the cabins.
The life and work of The Mountain is enriched by the cooperation, conversation, and collaboration among members of The Mountain community - on the worksite, in the office, and around the table. The Mountain community includes not only the year-round staff, but guests and volunteers as well.

Mountain volunteers carry out and sustain our Mission by serving alongside year-round staff in areas of critical need. Both long-term and short-term assignments are available throughout the year, and room and board are provided.

Volunteer assignments include:
  • Maintenance Assistant — responsible for general repair and upkeep of facilities and equipment including groundskeeping, light carpentry and plumbing, painting, and trash/recycling collection
  • Guest Services Assistant — responsible for housekeeping and meal preparation and clean-up duties
  • Cook — works under the direction of The Mountain's Food Service Director, assisting in the preparation of nutritious meals (food service experience required)
  • Hike Sweep — assists Hike Leader on organized, group hikes (seasonal assignment only)
  • Shuttle Driver — responsible for safely transporting Mountain guests to/from off-site activities and/or the airport in a 7- or 15- passenger van (subject to insurance/records check) (only sporadic need, call for dates)
  • Office Assistant — responsible for greeting and helping guests, answering the phone, and minding the Mountain store
  • Host - responsible for greeting guests, driving, room set-ups, social time, and general "go-fer" and after-hours duties (may involve kitchen and housekeeping duties as well)
Volunteers helping with a large mailing.Interested adults, 18 and older, are encouraged to complete and return a Volunteer Application Form. Call or email our Volunteer Coordinator with questions: 828-526-5838.
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The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center, Inc. • 3872 Dillard Road • P.O. Box 1299 • Highlands, NC 28741
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