Prerequisites for Joining Our House

Volunteers are requested to maintain:

1. Vegetarian diet (no meat, fish, fowl, or eggs) -- respect for all living things. Most of our food is organic, and raw food with lots of sprouts and juices are available.

2. A commitment to serving Grandpa (Sukumar's 91 year-old father) and other elders and disabled persons related to household members.

3. Household values, such as truthfulness, reliability, scheduling and completing jobs on time, and respect for mother and father. These values, and others, are common to all the major religions of the world.

4. An attitude of joyful service to other members of the household -- preparing food, cleaning, tutoring, etc.

5. Freedom from toxic habits, such as tobacco, drugs, and alcohol.

6. Freedom from the need to hold outside jobs while living in our house.

7. Health insurance.

Children may be considered along with their parents.

Please be ready to commit at least 6 to 12 months, after an initial trial period of about 2 weeks.