Serving the Sanctuary takes willingness, preparation and commitment.

Volunteer service at the Sanctuary is freely chosen, unpaid and formalized through a written agreement. It does not create an employment relationship and follows Brazil’s Volunteer Service Law, Law No. 9,608/1998.

A guardian is a prepared volunteer who supports activities and helps care for the space and the people taking part. The role does not give anyone spiritual authority over others, control over the organization or a place for personal promotion.

Expressing interest does not lead to an immediate appointment. The path depends on participation in the community, preparation, trust, availability, the needs of the house and a conversation with the leadership. No one needs to volunteer in order to belong to the community or attend ceremonies.

• Prepare the hall, altar, lighting, materials and welcoming area before ceremonies.
• Collaborate in public ceremonies and, when authorized, internal activities and ceremonies.
• Welcome and orient participants according to the responsibilities assigned by the leadership team.
• Notice special or emergency needs and immediately call the responsible director rather than acting beyond one’s role.
• Care for cleaning, gardens, decoration, maintenance and the proper return of materials and equipment.
• Help reorganize and close the space after gatherings.
• Attend formation, integration, assessment and team-alignment meetings.

Guardians need to be punctual, attend regularly, communicate honestly and be willing to follow guidance. Whenever possible, a volunteer who cannot attend should notify the Presidency at least 48 hours in advance.

Everything personal heard or seen during service is confidential. Stories, personal data and situations involving participants must not be shared, published or used for personal benefit. Everyone is treated with dignity, without discrimination based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or any other condition.

Volunteers must care for their own health and disclose any condition, medication or circumstance that may affect attention, safety or judgment. No one may serve while impaired by illicit substances or in any condition incompatible with attentive care.

Guardians offer presence and practical help within the guidance they have received. They do not interpret someone else’s experience, promise healing, tell anyone to stop medication, prescribe what to do or replace medical, psychological or emergency care.

When discomfort, conflict or risk goes beyond a simple task, the guardian should protect the space and call a director. Knowing when to ask for help is part of serving safely.

Sacramental medicines and other ritual elements require deep respect. Handling, serving and storage are restricted to duties expressly assigned by the leadership team.

A volunteer may end their service at any time, preferably with prior notice. The Sanctuary may also pause or end the relationship when continued service is no longer safe, appropriate or consistent with its guidelines.

More than two unjustified absences — beginning with the third — may lead to termination. Breaches of confidentiality, safety, respect, schedules or assigned responsibilities may also result in removal, as may misuse of the role or a significant loss of trust.

If someone is going through a more vulnerable period physically, emotionally or spiritually, the leadership may suggest a pause or close that cycle of service. This is not a diagnosis, punishment or exclusion from the community. Sometimes receiving support and caring for oneself is the most responsible choice.

Whenever safety allows, the decision is discussed openly. An urgent situation may require the person to step away immediately. A future return begins with a new conversation and is not automatic.

• Can I reliably commit to tasks before, during and after ceremonies?
• Am I willing to do simple, discreet and often unseen work such as cleaning and organizing?
• Can I protect confidentiality without turning service into status or authority?
• Can I receive guidance, correction and continuing assessment?
• Does my present condition allow me to care for others without neglecting my own care?
• Am I available for formation, meetings and internal activities when invited?

If you already know the Sanctuary, take part in the community and feel a sincere wish to serve, speak with the leadership team. Tell us briefly how long you have attended, why you would like to help and when you are available.

This message simply starts a conversation. It is not an automatic enrollment or appointment as a guardian.