Ashram Seva Opportunities
Daily Seva Opportunities
The Neem Karoli Baba Ashram and Hanuman Temple is a unique spiritual community where people from all walks of life come together in the spirit of seva—selfless service—as a path to communion with the Divine.
This ideal of sacred service is beautifully embodied by Hanuman, the beloved monkey deity who offered His entire being in devotion to His divine master, Lord Rama. As we each go about our daily duties, we strive to cultivate this same spirit of seva, holding the sacred intention that whatever we contribute supports the highest good.
There are many ways to serve at the ashram—from growing food to preparing meals, from caring for sacred spaces to supporting daily operations. We also welcome those with skills in:
Carpentry, natural building, and maintenance
Music and fine arts
Retail, office, and clerical work
Technology and computer support
Cleaning, organizing, and beautifying spaces
Whether you're local or just passing through, you're warmly invited to participate. You can inquire with any of the resident staff or check the daily seva board to see where help is needed.
Visitors can also sign up in advance to be matched with seva projects by using this link:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/236f887z
In the weeks leading up to, during, and after our festivals, there is always extra seva needed—a beautiful time to serve the ashram community. Help is especially appreciated in the kitchen, farm, puja dukan (gift shop), office, and in cleaning and maintenance.
If you have a particular skill you'd like to offer or are interested in a specific project, please let us know. If you’d like to commit to a weekly seva role, feel free to reach out to hear about our current and ongoing needs.
Love, Serve, Remember
Seva to Maharajji is a great blessing and a privilege. Karma Yoga, or “work as worship”, along with Bhakti Yoga, chanting and devotional practices, is our primary form of spiritual practice here at the ashram.
Seva should be done with full attention, silently chanting a mantra or bringing the mind again and again back to the task at hand. Conversation should be kept to a minimum and each task should be done with care and loving intention as a sacred offering.
Kitchen Protocol
We welcome your participation in kitchen seva! Before helping out in the kitchen, please make sure you are showered and in clean clothes. All food or drinks prepared in the ashram kitchen are offered first to Maharajji and Hanuman ji before being enjoyed. Please do not taste or smell any food (even during preparation) before it has been consecrated. Do not eat or drink while preparing prasad. Keep personal belongings out of the kitchen. Do not sit or place small children on tables, counters or cooking areas. Keep conversation to a minimum in the kitchen. Please walk around unless you are coming into the kitchen to do seva.
Cleanliness and Ashram Dress Code
Before engaging in any indoor seva or attending prayers it is customary to shower and wear clean clothes. Thank you for observing this custom. For men and women staying at the ashram, body should be covered from shoulders to knees at all times in or around the main temple building, kitchen and temple room. Please also refrain from wearing transparent or tight clothing. Modest tank tops and shorts are acceptable at the farm.
Live In Seva and Summer Seva
We welcome devotees and sevaks throughout the year. We always especially need help before, during and after our festivals and they are a wonderful time to experience the joy of bhakti and Karma yoga practice
Summer Sevaks:
We can accommodate live-in Summer sevaks from May until October in our open Camping. Sevaks will provide thier own camping gear and personal equipment. (please no RVs, or tents larger than 10ft)
Approved Summer Sevaks can stay for up to 6 weeks, at which time, if they would like to stay longer, they can request an extension up until October.
All Sevaks are expected to work 30 hours per week and will be scheduled with our staff.
As with any community, there is a great deal of hard labor involved in the day-to-day running of the ashram. Sevaks should be willing to physically engage and to remain present for all of the tasks of the Ashram and Temple care.
Our accommodations include a purely vegetarian kitchen with delicious and simple daily community meals, shower/bathroom facilities and tent sites, not to mention an interesting social, cultural and spiritual environment. We are located very close to the center of town with grocery stores and other retailers within walking distance.
We cannot accommodate pets and children will be considered on a case by case basis.
There are no drugs or alcohol allowed on the property. We expect maturity and good communication from all of our sevaks as well as a willingness to work, listen and learn.
Year Round Sevaks/Caretakers:
If you are interested in becoming a Caretaker or Year-round Sevak, we require you to have completed at least one Summer Sevak session. At which point you will be required to fill out a Caretaker application. Caretakers live at the Ashram year-round and are provided housing, food and use of the facilities. Year round caretakers are also trained in weekly Pujari responsibilities and Temple care.
