Wellness & Ritual Guide

Wellness & Ritual Guide (Training Provided)

Help us weave breath, touch, and story into community healing.

Organization: ASCENDtials

Location: San Diego, CA (Marinas, Retreat Sites, Farmers Markets)

Commitment: Monthly or event‑based; 3–6 hours per activation

Compensation: Volunteer (waiver or donation option)

About the Role

ASCENDtials is building a community wellness ecosystem rooted in ecological wisdom, cultural traditions, and accessible healing practices. Our Wellness & Ritual Guides help facilitate grounding experiences during our marina activations, farmers markets, and one‑day Yacht Club retreats.

This role is perfect for volunteers who feel called to hold space, guide gentle practices, and help participants reconnect with their bodies, breath, and environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support or co‑lead acupressure, breathwork, or grounding rituals (training provided)
• Guide participants through seasonal or water‑based reflection activities
• Assist with ritual station setup (mats, oils, cards, signage, seating)
• Offer gentle, welcoming orientation to retreat guests and families
• Help maintain a calm, safe, and culturally respectful environment
• Share ASCENDtials’ mission of ecological literacy and community resilience
• Track hours through our volunteer portal (donation or waiver accepted)

Who You Are

• Grounded, warm, and comfortable holding space for others
• Interested in wellness, cultural traditions, or ecological practices
• Able to communicate clearly and compassionately
• Open to learning new techniques and guiding simple rituals
• Reliable, present, and aligned with community‑centered values

Why This Matters

Our wellness stations are the heartbeat of our activations — places where people pause, breathe, and reconnect. By offering accessible, culturally resonant practices, we help participants build resilience, self‑awareness, and a sense of belonging. Your presence helps transform each event into a meaningful, restorative experience.

What You Gain

• Training in ASCENDtials curriculum content
• Experience in community wellness facilitation
• Letters of appreciation and documented service hours
• Opportunities to co‑lead future wellness workshops and retreat sessions