Odiyan Retreat Center

Casting Crew for a Monumental Project

Join us for a rare opportunity to learn, create, and grow

Odiyan is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to join our foundry team for an 18-month project: casting a 29-foot bronze statue of Padmasambhava, the renowned Tibetan Buddhist Master.

Commitment: Preferably 8 months; minimum 6 months. 
Entry dates: as soon as possible

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Who should apply:

  • people with crafting, fabrication or art experience, or hands-on experience in any trade
  • good at working with their hands
  • willingness to learn
  • interested in self-growth

What the project offers:

  • a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills
  • life-changing creative and spiritual endeavor
  • working with talented artists and master sculptors
  • details of all steps of the large-scale casting process

The Work-Study Program includes:

  • Comfortable accommodation
  • Nutritious vegetarian meals
  • Monthly stipend of $200
  • Satisfying Work for a beneficial cause
  • Buddhist classes, study and practice

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Before applying, please check our FAQ

Interested in volunteering?

If you are a good fit, we will contact you within 48 hours

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