volunteers
about our volunteer program
Volunteering at LaWayra is one of the most rewarding and life-changing experiences you can have. Dedicating yourself to service in a healing space transforms all areas of your life as you help create a safe space for our guests, facilitate experiences and activities, reconnect with manual work, and be part of sacred, traditional ayahuasca ceremonies as a team member.
Expect your own growth to accelerate. Three months at LaWayra can feel more transformative than three years in regular life. You’ll support guests through their deep healing processes, strengthen your communication and conflict resolution skills, and learn more about your own boundaries and energy management.
Immersing yourself in service is humbling, profound, and deeply rewarding. It can shift your life toward more clarity, gratitude, and intentional living.
Being a volunteer at a healing retreat is important and delicate work. Guests trust us to provide a safe space where they can face their traumas and feel supported through challenging processes. To maintain this, our volunteers go through a clear selection and preparation process:
- Online application
- Two rounds of interviews (ceremony volunteers) or one to two interviews (business volunteers)
- Extensive online training with video modules, summaries, and checklists
- Online exam to assess comprehension and readiness
We know most people don’t arrive with direct experience in ayahuasca retreat facilitation. That’s why we provide thorough training, both online and in-person, with step-by-step onboarding and hands-on guidance.
Your first month is a mutual trial period. It allows you to experience the role and the community while giving us time to assess team fit. After the first month, you’ll gradually take on more responsibility and independence, always with team support.
This program is for you if you are:
- Drawn to community life, selfless service, and holding sacred space
- Able to handle physically, emotionally, and socially demanding environments
- Grounded in emotional regulation and self-awareness, and ready to give back
- In a life transition and looking for meaningful ways to serve
This program is NOT you for if you are:
- In a mental health or emotional crisis, or burned out and needing recovery
- Primarily looking for your own healing or a therapeutic retreat
- Resistant to feedback, teamwork, long working hours, or physical labor
If you’re in crisis, struggling with addiction, or just beginning your healing journey, please seek the support you need first. LaWayra is not a rehab, a therapy center, or a platform for self-promotion. This program exists for service to the collective.
Reality Check
Most volunteers describe their three months here as deeply rewarding, transformative, and a catalyst for their own growth. Volunteering at LaWayra is a privilege: to support others in their healing, to live in this environment and community, and to grow through a unique experience.
This work can be physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. We don’t expect perfection. We do expect honesty, humility, and willingness to serve.
We receive many applications. Before you apply, be mindful of the process and the commitment it takes to become part of our team. This structure makes sure you feel prepared and ensures our guests are held in the safest, most respectful way possible.
Application Process
Application
Apply at least 3 months in advance. Slots are limited and fill quickly.
Interviews
Ceremony volunteers: two interviews. Business volunteers: one to two interviews.
Training
Complete extensive online training covering LaWayra's vision, ethos, and principles.
Exam
Take an online exam to ensure comprehension and readiness.
Onboarding
Group call before arrival plus on-site onboarding and hands-on training.
Trial Month
First month is a trial period for both sides before taking on more responsibility.
What You'll Will Gain
Personal Growth
- A deeper sense of purpose and resilience
- Lessons in humility, communication, energy management, and letting go
- Connection to nature, your body, and a slower rhythm of life
Practical Benifits
- Free shared housing and daily meals (omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, or allergy-adjusted)
- Up to 2 ayahuasca ceremonies per month
- Up to 10 rest/travel days per month
- Access to facilities such as the pool, gym, yoga, rapéh, wifi, coworking area, creek, trails and more
- Immersion in a supportive, inclusive and international community
What We Ask
Responsibilities
- Support guests with care and presence
- Help with daily operations and ceremonies
- Be reliable, proactive, and willing to step in where needed
Qualities we looking for
- Grounded – calm and steady, even in intensity
- Humble – no task is beneath you
- Good listener – space-holder, not fixer
- Compassionate – caring but with healthy boundaries
- Team player – harmony before ego
- Reliable – your word can be trusted
The Rules We Offers
Ceremony Volunteer
Do you feel called to serve in a healing space and be part of traditional ayahuasca ceremonies? Are you grounded, compassionate, and ready to support others in their process?
Our Ceremony Volunteer role is for those who want to live in community, help create a safe and welcoming retreat environment, and hold space for guests during one of the most profound experiences of their lives.
In ceremony
- Be in a grounded presence
- Stay alert to the room’s energy, assist when needed
- Provide water, napkins, and accompany guests to the bathroom if required
- Offer emotional support
- Support communication between the shaman (Taita) and guests
Outside ceremony
- Prepare and clean the ceremony space
- Prepare gift bags and track supplies
- Care for guests and listen with presence
- Support plant baths, rapéh & word circles, and various retreat activities
Commitment
2–3 months
Attendance at every ceremony
Availability on WhatsApp for team communication & coordination
Business Volunteer
Do you have professional skills in marketing, design, writing, or operations and want to use them for something meaningful? Are you looking for a way to give back while living in community?
Our Business Volunteer role is ideal for those who want to contribute behind the scenes, supporting LaWayra’s growth and daily operations.
Support through skills such as:
- Business development
- Content creation (photo/video), video editing, social media management
- Sales, marketing, graphic/web design
- Copywriting
On-site Commitment
1–3 months, around 20-30 hours per week
SMART goals and deliverables defined at the start with weekly sync meetings
Remote Option
Minimum commitment of 3 months (12 weeks), 4 hours per week
Reward: 1-week retreat in a shared dorm (cabin upgrade if available)
Remote Sales Volunteer
Are you a past guest who wants to help others begin their journey without being on-site? You have a background in sales and/or strong communication skills?
Our Remote Sales Volunteer role is ideal for those who have experienced the magic of LaWayra and want to help others start their journey—but don’t have the time or ability to join us on site in Colombia.
Responsibilities
- Conduct sales calls using provided structure and resources
- Represent LaWayra with honesty and clarity
- Complete virtual training
- Log all calls in the CRM
- Share feedback to improve the process
Compensation & Benefits
- 10% commission on closed bookings (credited as retreat credit)
- Build sales and communication skills
- Stay connected to the LaWayra community remotely
- Remote, flexible schedule
Commitment
Minimum commitment of 1 month (4 weeks), 3–5 hours per week
Application Checklist
To apply, please submit:
- Your motivation, skillset and experience
- 1–3 minute video explaining why you want to volunteer
For business volunteers, please also include:
- CV (PDF)
- LinkedIn profile (optional)
Ready to step into service and be part of the Lawayra team?
Apply now and start your journey.
Please select the application form that matches the role you’re interested in: