To create a warm, hospitable environment for guests, provide for their physical comfort (including meals), and give spiritual support to the Retreat Center ministry.
The main responsibilities are listed below, and additional details are found in the Host Couple Manual.
- Be yourselves! You will bless our clients simply through your love, grace and hospitality. Your loving marriage, balanced lifestyle, and authentic relationship with Christ may have more of an impact that you know.
- Pray for your guests and their counselors.
- Make sure the Retreat Center is ready for guests’ arrival. (See detailed list in the Host Couple Manual.)
- Greeting guests upon arrival and assisting them with their luggage. Give them a tour and orient them to the Retreat Center.
- Prepare and serve meals. A menu is provided to assist with this! Facilitate conversation at meals as needed. Answer questions about what to do and see in the area.
- Clean up after meals and generally keep the kitchen clean and organized. Keep the general living and counseling areas picked up.
- Use the daily, mid-week and departure checklists in the Host Couple Manual to help create a good atmosphere for guests throughout the week.
- Be sensitive about when to engage with guests and when to allow them solitude and privacy. Be aware of the difference between your role as a Host and the counselors’ role.
- Make sure there are enough clean kitchen and hot tub/pool towels. Wash towels (including guest towels) as needed.
- Wash guest sheets at the end of intensives and in the middle of two-week intensives if requested. Place a clean set of sheets on each bed for the cleaning crew to remake beds.
- Fill out a maintenance request form if there are any maintenance concerns and leave it on the clipboard for the facilities team to check once a week.
- If needed, buy a few groceries or supplies. Submit your receipts to QW staff (email or leave in an envelope with your name on it and QW will send you a check) for reimbursement.
- Uphold the Confidentiality Policy, Social Media Policy and Peace Seekers Covenant.
Thank you for serving and loving our Retreat Center guests!!!!