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Program Dates

Winter: From January 13th to March 23rd, 2024
Spring: From April 13th to June 22nd, 2024

Duration of Stay: Volunteers must commit to a full week (7 nights).

Arrival and Departure: Participants should plan to arrive and leave on Saturdays.

Length of Stay: You have the flexibility to choose any Saturday within our specified date ranges for your arrival, and you are welcome to extend your stay for as many weeks as you’d like, subject to space availability. For a more comprehensive experience, plan to stay for two to three weeks.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:30am-4:00 pm

Meals:

• Breakfast 8:30 am at Mar de Jade

• Lunch 12-12:30pm at Tao

• Dinner 6:30pm at Mar de Jade

Free Time: During afternoons, evenings, and weekends, volunteers have free time to enjoy the beach, Mar de Jade facilities, and local excursions.  Optional Spanish classes will be offered weekdays in the afternoons. The Spanish class schedule is yet to be determined.

Note: Because Art, ESL and Personal Development classes are offered in the afternoon only, teachers leading workshops in these areas will follow a different schedule which is yet  to be determined.

Optional Activities

• Complimentary daily meditation (except Sunday)

• Complimentary daily yoga (except Saturday)

• Spanish Classes (additional cost: group $15 per hour | private $25 per hour)

• Excursions (additional cost)

• Spa treatments (additional cost)

Rates

In order to make this experience accessible to everyone, we offer various lodging options at different locations. See below for more detailed information about each. This rates are greatly discounted from our regular guest/retreat rates and help us cover the costs of hosting and transportation for volunteers, as well as donating a portion of the rate towards buy supplies for the graduate students from TAO trade school.

• Tao de Jade Farm: Private room, shared bathrooms in the residential building at TAO Farm. Rates per person:

1 Week: $550 / 2 Weeks: $900 / 3 Weeks: $1,350 / 4 weeks: $1,800

Includes: Lodging, 3 meals per day at Tao de Jade, access to MDJ facilities during free time (15min drive).

• Chacala Shared House: Private room, shared bathroom in shared, 2 or 4 bedroom apartment in Chacala (15min walk down the beach to Mar de Jade). Rates per person:

1 Week: $850 / 2 Weeks: $1,400 / 3 Weeks: $1,950 / 4 weeks: $2,500.

Includes: Lodging off-site, 2 meals at Mar de Jade and 1 at Tao per day, transportation to/from volunteer site, use of facilities at Mar de Jade.

• Mar de Jade New Volunteer Quarters: Private room & private bathroom in new volunteer/staff building at Mar de Jade. Rates per person:

1 Week: $1,200 / 2 Weeks: $2,000 / 3 Weeks: $2,800 / 4 weeks: $3,600

Includes: Lodging, 2 meals at Mar de Jade and 1 at Tao per day, transportation to/from volunteer site, use of facilities at Mar de Jade.

• Mar de Jade Rooms: See rates here, subject to availability.

– Shared Room

Come with a friend or partner and get 20% discount per person when you share the room. Rooms with 1 king or 2 beds available.

– NOT Included: 21% Sales and Hospitality Tax (Ask about available discounts). Transportation to/from the airport, Spanish classes, excursions, spa treatments, laundry, bar and espresso drinks. Room cleaning will only be provided in-between guest stays, no daily housekeeping will be offered. Cleaning supplies will be provided for volunteers to clean their own rooms during their stay.

– IMPORTANT RATE NOTES:

Rates are applicable only with participation in the Volunteer Programs at Tao de Jade.

Rates are based on a weekly stay (7 nights) with Saturday arrivals and departures only. No pro-rating for less than 7 nights or early departures.

Deposit: $300 per person

Balance Due: Upon arrival

No refunds, in case of cancellation the deposit may be credited for a future stay.

Questions? Contact us!