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Special January Session
The “Ultimate Power Tool” for Personal Change! Get it FREE in January!
Around here we like to think of the Option Process® dialogue as the “ultimate power tool.” That’s because year after year, we’ve seen countless individuals transform their lives in remarkable ways as a result of their dialogue sessions. Now you too can experience it for yourself for four weeks in January when we kick off our month long Certification program. This is our elite training course designed for people wishing to become certified as “mentors” of The Option Process® Dialogue. To assist with this program, we'll be scheduling free Dialogue sessions for our volunteers – 10-15 total during the month of January! Whatever obstacles are holding you back from experiencing fulfillment and overall well-being, these dialogue sessions can help you discover them and subsequently let them go. As a volunteer, you’ll be assigned to work in one of our key service positions here on our magnificent campus while you use the dialogue to examine your own beliefs and draft a new master plan for your life! We would love to have you participate in this exciting January event and become part of our volunteer family!
So what exactly is The Option Process Dialogue? It is in fact, based on Socratic principles consisting of a series of questions designed to stimulate profound self-inquiry. These questions are presented by a “mentor” with a respectful, non-judgmental attitude. Beliefs and judgments, which previously led to stress and self defeating behaviors, are gently uncovered, examined and discarded, replaced with new ways of experiencing life that promote greater happiness, optimism and well being. Many people all over the world have already discovered the value of this process and its effectiveness in helping them manifest the life they have always desired.
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As a volunteer in January, you will receive FREE Option Process® Dialogue sessions. In addition…
- You will be invited to participate in our exclusive volunteer classes where you will learn tools and strategies to help guide you towards living a happier and more fulfilling life. At least two classes will be scheduled each week and are offered free to you as a volunteer.
- We will provide warm, comfortable lodging for you, right here on our idyllic 95 acre campus located in the Berkshire Mountains of Southwestern Massachusetts.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available in our dining facility each day at no charge to you. Our meals are varied and usually prepared “vegetarian style.
- Our guests, participants and staff are an eclectic mix of people who come to the Option Institute from all over the world. You will have an opportunity to join with others who share a common quest of living “happier” lives and create enduring bonds built on loving support and encouragement.
- As a volunteer performing service work, you may get a chance to learn some new skills and your contributions may lead you to experience increased levels of personal satisfaction and connection to others.
- Continue your volunteer service through the month of February and you’ll receive a gift Certificate to participate in our extended weekend program, The Happiness Option. A $795 value, you may also choose to apply the certificate as a discount towards any program of your choice!
If we’ve piqued your interest at all and you’re ready to devote four weeks in January to some radical self-examination and begin making some key changes in your life, we want to hear from you. If you’d like to hear more, or perhaps you have a relative or friend who might benefit from this, please contact our volunteer office for more details. Do keep in mind that this is our most popular volunteer session and openings have filled very quickly in the past, so do make your plans now to join us January 2 - January 29. Or plan to extend your stay 4 more weeks into February and keep the momentum of living with greater happiness, confidence and personal power in high gear.
Note: You must be available to volunteer at our campus for the entire 4 week session in January. We are no longer offering shorter stays.
Email us at volunteer@option.org or call 410-940-8885
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FREE Dialogues in January!
The "Ultimate Power Tool" for Personal Change!
Get it FREE in January!
Around here we like to think of The Option Process® Dialogue as the "ultimate power tool". That’s because year after year, we’ve seen countless people transform their lives in remarkable ways as a result of their Dialogue sessions. Now you too can experience it for yourself for four weeks in January when we kick off our month long Mentor Certification program. This is our elite training course designed for individuals wishing to become certified as "mentors" of The Option Process® Dialogue. To assist with this program, we'll be scheduling lots of free Dialogue sessions for our volunteers.Whatever obstacles are holding you back from experiencing fulfillment and overall well-being, The Option Process® Dialogue can help you let go of them all. As a volunteer, you’ll be assigned to work in one of our key service positions here on our magnificent campus, making a difference for our participants and guests while you use the Dialogue to examine your own beliefs and draft a new master plan for your life! We would love to have you participate in this exciting January event and join our volunteer family!
So what exactly is The Option Process Dialogue? It is in fact, based on Socratic principles consisting of a series of questions designed to stimulate profound self-inquiry. These questions are presented by a "mentor" with a respectful, non-judgmental attitude. Beliefs and judgments, which previously led to stress and self defeating behaviors, are gently uncovered, examined and discarded, replaced with new ways of experiencing life that promote greater happiness, optimism and well being. Many people all over the world have already discovered the value of this process and its effectiveness in helping them manifest the life they have always desired.
Here’s what some of them are saying…
"The Option Process Dialogue is to me, the most precious gem in my life. I’ve taken huge strides in unplugging self-defeating beliefs with the Dialogue.
- Steve Minkewicz, New Jersey
“Through carefully chosen exercises, both experiential and thought-provoking, I allowed myself to discover the roots of dozens of issues that have burdened me for years. The Option Process® Dialogue puts in place a mechanism (tool) that makes my therapy sessions back home look quite ridiculous. I am challenging old beliefs so rapidly now that I often notice I’m walking around smiling a broad smile while even alone."
- Nancy Haas, Pennsylvania
"This is the first time I have been given a practical down to earth method, through the Option Process® Dialogue, to get what I’ve always wanted, a fully present, highly functioning, centered and genuinely happy me. I strongly believe there is no greater gift you can give yourself, than the gift of an Option Institute experience."
- Rosanne Nelson, Connecticut
As a volunteer in January, you will receive FREE Option Process® Dialogue sessions. In addition…
- You will be invited to participate in our exclusive volunteer classes where you will learn tools and strategies to help guide you towards living a happier and more fulfilling life. You will also get to participate in certain segments of the Group Facilitator program which will be running at the same time as the Certification program.
- We will provide warm, comfortable lodging for you, right here on our idyllic 95 acre campus located in the Berkshire Mountains of Southwestern Massachusetts.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served each day in our dining facility at no charge to you.
- Our guests, participants and staff are an eclectic mix of people who come to the Option Institute from all over the world. You will have an opportunity to join with others who share a common quest of living “happier” lives and create enduring bonds built on loving support and encouragement.
- As a volunteer performing service work, you may get a chance to learn some new skills and your contributions may lead you to experience increased levels of personal satisfaction and connection to others.
- Continue your volunteer service through the month of February and you’ll receive a voucher to participate in our extended weekend program, “The Happiness Option Weekend.” A $395 value, you may also choose to apply the voucher as a credit towards any program of your choice!
If we’ve piqued your interest at all and you’re ready to devote four weeks in January to some radical self-examination and begin making fundamental changes in your life, we want to hear from you. If you’d like to hear more, or perhaps you have a relative or friend who might benefit from this, please contact us at volunteer@option.org for more details. Do keep in mind that openings for this term fill very quickly, so do make your plans now to join us January 1st - January 28th 2012. Or plan to extend your stay four more weeks into February and keep the momentum of living with greater happiness, confidence and personal power in high gear.
If you’re already excited about this and ready to get started, click here to access our online volunteer application.
Volunteer
Want to make a huge difference in the lives of others while treating yourself to the experience of a lifetime? Want to work side by side with an amazing group of like-minded people from all over the world while learning a philosophy that has transformed the lives of thousands? Wouldn’t it be great to live, work and play in the serenity and beauty of the Berkshires? Join us as a volunteer at The Option Institute!
This is the perfect opportunity to utilize your skills and build your resume in professional areas such as communications, social media, human resources or general business. Or for something totally different, join in helping our staff on property or in the kitchen. At the same time, you will be living a lifestyle that fosters clarity, personal empowerment and happiness. Contribute in a meaningful way, build your career experience, and work through any issues that you are challenged by – all at the same time.
From landscaping to communications or cooking, you’ll contribute by working on valuable service projects while living an amazing lifestyle that fosters clarity, personal empowerment and happiness. Feel great about your contribution to the lives of others while creating new perspectives, beliefs and approaches to your life.
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- Training classes on The Option Process® exclusively designed for our volunteers
- Training and practice using The Option Process® Dialogue
- Private Option Process® Dialogue sessions with certified mentors
- Participation in segments of our dynamic group programs
- Access to a complete library of Option Process® books, CDs and videos
- Comfortable accommodations on our 100-acre campus
- Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals prepared fresh daily
After completion of your volunteer term, you will receive a certificate for a complimentary three-day program or you can use it as a credit towards a weeklong program of your choice.
2012 Volunteer Terms
(includes arrival and departure dates)
- Term 1 – January 1 – February 25 (8 weeks or January only)
- Term 2 – February 26 – April 28 (9 weeks)
- Term 3 – April 29 – June 23 (8 weeks)
- Term 4 – June 24 – August 25 (9 weeks)
- Term 5 – August 26 – October 27 (9 weeks)
- Term 6 – October 28 – December 19 (8 weeks)
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What You Give
The Volunteer Program is a 2-month immersion experience designed for individuals wanting to deepen their understanding of The Option Process® through service to others.
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About Volunteering at The Option Institute:
- Schedule: Volunteers work approximately 35 hours a week, including some weekends and evenings. Being flexible is a requirement for volunteering here. Occasionally, to meet unpredictable demands, volunteers may be moved between departments with short notice. Outside of work, volunteers are provided with at least 4 hours of class time in The Option Process® each week as well as training and practice using The Option Process Dialogue.
- Work assignments: Assignments include helping out in one or more of the following essential areas: housekeeping, office work, washing dishes, assisting in cooking, lawn and yard work, snow removal, carpentry, general maintenance, or errands. Most of the work is physical in nature - suitable for people who have energy and stamina.
- Room and Board: Volunteers are provided with room and board, usually twin room occupancy. Bathroom facilities are also shared. Housing is simple with linens and some toiletries provided. Volunteers are responsible for keeping their own room and common spaces clean and have certain other responsibilities, such as clearing snow from pathways, etc.
What You Gain
- Learn a philosophy that has changed the lives of thousands of people around the world.
- Work in a community of people who love what they do.
- Experience the satisfaction of serving others.
- Learn more about The Option Process®, the foundation for our personal growth programs, and The Son-Rise Program®.
- Build meaningful relationships with fellow volunteers, dedicated staff, and inspiring teachers.
- Create new perspectives, beliefs, and approaches to their lives.
- Help make the services of the Institute available to people from around the world.
- Live, work, and play on our beautiful campus in the Southern Berkshire Mountains
Specific Benefits While Volunteering at The Option Institute
- Option Process classes – participate in exciting group workshops where volunteers not only pursue their own personal growth, but experience dynamics from working and learning with a group.
- Option Process Dialogues practice and sessions. Learn a powerful tool to effectively help you uncover beliefs and attitudes that have fueled discomfort, and in this way learn to increase your sense of purpose, happiness, and personal power.
- After completion of your volunteer term, you will receive a certificate to use for a complimentary weekend program or you use it as a credit towards a week long program of your choice.
- Option Indigo lending library – A complete set of Option Process books, cassette tapes, and videos, available for your use.
- Ninety-five acres in the beautiful Berkshires – During your free time, you are welcome to explore the surrounding property (includes paths connected to the Appalachian Trail) and local attractions. New York City and Boston are only 2.5 hours away!
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When I attended the course... I was wearing many masks. I felt so imprisoned in how I showed up in the world and I was in a lot of emotional pain from not being congruent with who I was. I attended the program with a goal to become Radically Authentic, specifically in the area of relationships. The course was challenging and I received extra love from Bears and the group. I dug deep and played hard.
Since I left The Option Institute... I have been playing in the "sand box of Radical Authenticity" -- and my life has changed enormously. I have found the key to freedom -- freedom in who I am and in self expression. But the greatest joy in my life has been achieving my goal -- creating an extraordinary relationship with a man. I showed up in the relationship being totally Authentic...which gave him permission to be totally Authentic. What a wonderful foundation for a legendary love for life. Radical Authenticity is a life changing.
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