VOLUNTEERS are needed to operate Mary MacKillop House (pictured) in Richmond from August to October.

Set in beautiful grounds, the historic "House of Spirituality" which used to be the old St Joseph convent, is now used as a place for contemplation, prayer and spirituality workshops, according to the director of the Western Ministry for Spirituality, Terry Lees.

"This year we've been running it with the help of volunteers who live in and coordinate the daily activities and operations of the house, cook meals if there are guests, provide cups of tea for visitors and show them around.

"We have daily prayer sessions and workshops scheduled and the position is a live-in one," Mr Lees said.

The house looked out over the lake at Richmond, and Mr Lees said it had a "million dollar view".

The volunteer/s would also be in charge of maintaining the gardens.

Mary MacKillop House was administered by the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.

Anyone interested should contact Terry Lees on 0419 729 225 or by email at Patterle@bigpond.net.au

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Retreat looking for volunteers