Definition of a full-time volunteer

One who comes to Diamond Mountain to study and serve, and has remained in the campground in accordance with the campground's volunteer, student, and temporary housing policies for at least 3 months consecutively between DM University terms, uninterrupted by retreat or family visits off-site lasting more than a few days (this generally allows for emergencies and corresponds to days off).

Policy regarding housing the full-time volunteer

A full-time volunteer is eligible for protected indoor accommodations as available. If the full-time volunteer goes off-site for extended retreat or personal needs of more than 2 weeks, they must inform the campground host of their return date and, while that bed space may be used by another volunteer in their absence, it will be considered reserved for the return of the full-time volunteer. The full-time volunteer should be willing to stack or pack their belongings to the extent required for another part-time volunteer to stay and live and meditate comfortably in that space.

If a volunteer is gone for more than 6 weeks, their full time volunteer status has to be re-established as described above.

Distinctions

It may be that indoor housing is available before the volunteer is distinguished as a "full-time volunteer" but the difference remains whether or not that bed space is being reserved for the date of return of the volunteer who goes off-site for retreat or personal needs.