41st Annual Native American Elders and Youth Gathering Volunteer Application

We invite you to join the team of Volunteers preparing the land, buildings and spaces to host this hybrid gathering. It takes a village! We envision Volunteer work days happening between Monday July 21st and Thursday July 24th., as well as July 28th and 29th for clean-up. Additional work days will also be happening each weekend through June and early July to prepare the Peace Village Arbor.

Volunteers are asked to contribute at least 2-4  full days in exchange for camping and registration with meals during the Elders and Youth Gathering. 

Please read the (1) Code of Right Relationship [Tsalagi Principles] (2) Rules of Conduct [Rules of Conduct] & (3) Liability Waiver, Indemnification & Release [Liability Release]

After we review your information, we will let you know if your application is accepted.

Application Deadline: July 1st, 2025

    Identifying Information:

    Connection to Sunray:

    Attended community practice YesNo

    Tell us about yourself:

    What volunteer position(s) are you interested in (select all that apply)
    A. list of volunteer positionsB. volunteers may select more than oneC. to indicate their preferred jobD. many can be listedE. or no preference - put me where neededF. we can also remove this question

    Do you have special needs?

    Will you have a car?
    YesNo

    Declaration:

    I agree to offer volunteer work for a total of 18 hours in exchange for a weekend pass without meals, and free camping. (Meals can be purchased in advance, see below).

    I understand that camping at the Peace Village can be physically demanding given weather and the semi wilderness of the area. I will provide my own camping gear – (see What to Bring below).

    I have reviewed the Sunray Code of Right Relationship and Rules of Conduct, and I understand that the Sunray Peace Village Retreat Center maintains a quiet, reflective atmosphere, and am prepared to honor this.

    I agree to the Rules of Conduct and the Liability Waiver and will sign in person when I arrive.

    I agree
    YesNo

    What to Bring

    • Camping Gear (tent, tarp, sleeping mat, sleeping bag)
    • Rainwear and warm jacket
    • Food, stove, mess kit, cooking equipment
    • Bug spray, flashlight

    Meals and Registration

    Confirmed volunteers will be offered free camping for the week, and free registration and meal service during Elders and Youth Gathering. We will send you a promo code to use in registration for the Elders and Youth Gathering. We ask everyone to register so that you can choose the type of meals to reserve. Please check-in at the registration tent to pick up your free meal tickets.