Volunteer Registration – Spring 2026
Blossom Foundation’s programs are powered by volunteers. Volunteering at Sacred Grove is a unique opportunity to practice Seva (selfless service) as your Sadhana (spiritual practice), and to connect with Sri M’s community. Your support is welcome and much appreciated.
At a Glance
Eligibility:
Volunteers must be a US Citizen, a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) holder.
Must be 15 years or older as of the retreat start date.
Volunteers between the ages of 15–18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian who should be a registered volunteer or an attendee at the same event.
Parent or guardian must sign the volunteer registration form on behalf of their child.
Registration Details:
Opens: Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT
Closes: Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT
Register using your full name and date of birth exactly as shown on your government-issued ID; incorrect details may result in cancellation.
If applications exceed available spots, a raffle may be conducted.
During registration, you will select the program you would like to volunteer for and your preferred task(s)
Notification: Confirmation of your volunteer registration will be sent by Friday, March 6, 2026.
On submission of your application, you will receive an email from Jotform which confirms receipt of your application. Please note that this is NOT a confirmation to attend the retreat.
Registration confirmation will be sent to the volunteer email address you provide during registration. The confirmation will come from sacredgrovevolunteers@blossomfoundation.com. Please add that to your safe senders list.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Please sign up for a program you are not already attending as a participant. We encourage support from volunteers in several areas during the retreat, as described below:
Kitchen and dining hall assistance
Washing dishes and cleaning
Facility cleaning and maintenance, including lodges
Managing registration and check-in
Traffic flow management and parking assistance
Other support roles as needed
(You are welcome to indicate preferred roles during volunteer registration. Every effort will be made to match your interests with event needs.)
Important Dates & Volunteer Opportunities
Note:
* Volunteering for the Tripura Rahasya retreat has been divided into two sessions. You are welcome to volunteer for any or both of these sessions.
Retreat Volunteering Arrival & Departure:
Arrival: Please plan to arrive at Sacred Grove at 5:00 PM CT the day before the retreat starts. This allows you to meet with your team, understand your tasks, and get oriented with the campus, and help with setup.
Mandatory Orientation: A mandatory volunteer orientation at 9:00 AM CT on Day 1. Please arrive no later than 8:30 AM CT on Day 1.
Departure: Kindly plan to leave one hour after dinner (by 9:00 PM CT) on your final volunteer day. Leaving early leaves the team short, so please stay until the end.
Accommodation
You have several choices for your stay during the retreat, including convenient on-campus lodging and a range of local options:
On-Campus at Sacred Grove
Blossom Foundation Lodges: Comfortable on-campus accommodation is available at Sacred Grove. Learn more at the Lodge Registration page on our website.
Hotels in Graham, TX
Coming shortly
Volunteer Benefits
Nutritious Meals: Provided on all volunteer days at Sacred Grove.
Spiritual Enrichment: Opportunities to join select sessions (group meditation, cultural programs with Sri M, offering pranams and receiving blessings from Sri M during the closing session; details shared at orientation).
Facilities Use: During breaks, enjoy tranquil spaces including meditation gazebos, Babaji’s and Mary’s Grotto, and the dining hall when the campus is open.
Questions?
More information is available on the Volunteer FAQs page.
For further questions regarding volunteering opportunities, contact:
sacredgrovevolunteers@blossomfoundation.com
We look forward to serving together in the spirit of Seva and Sadhana this Spring!