Adult Service Corps
Led by Juergen Zirnstein & Laura McGee
We are excited that you are considering Adult Service Corps for Summer 2026! ASC is an opportunity to help Ghost Ranch with both our labor and spirit. If this is your first time in the Corps, please know that you have a great week ahead of you; for the old-timers, the summer offers a time for more celebration and reunion!
The July ASC is a unique one in the annual cycle at Ghost Ranch. July is one of our busiest months, and that means more guests here with the same number of staff serving them. As a member of ASC, your labor will help facilitate a smooth experience for all our guests while providing that little bit extra of welcoming hospitality.
ASC members volunteer a total of 22 hours of work to the Ranch in exchange for reduced tuition, room and board (and a t-shirt)! Scheduled tasks are often outdoors and involve physical labor. Please let us know if you have a physical condition that prevents you from doing some tasks; we want everyone to be safe throughout the week.
The July ASC is a unique one in the annual cycle at Ghost Ranch. July is one of our busiest months, and that means more guests here with the same number of staff serving them. As a member of ASC, your labor will help facilitate a smooth experience for all our guests while providing that little bit extra of welcoming hospitality.
ASC members volunteer a total of 22 hours of work to the Ranch in exchange for reduced tuition, room and board (and a t-shirt)! Scheduled tasks are often outdoors and involve physical labor. Please let us know if you have a physical condition that prevents you from doing some tasks; we want everyone to be safe throughout the week.
Program Details
Start Date:
End Date:
Categories:
Adult Service Corps
Date & Time Details:
3:00 pm Check in
10:00 am Check out
10:00 am Check out
Location:
Ghost Ranch
Address:
280 Private Drive 1708, Abiquiu, NM, USA
Contact:
Information
info@ghostranch.org
505-685-1000
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About the Leaders
Juergen Zirnstein
Juergen Zirnstein’s earliest experience in construction goes back to helping build his brother’s home in Brühl, Germany. The hands-on work with family left an indelible impression that encouraged Juergen to think of place, home, and identity as intertwined. That applies as well to his affection for Ghost Ranch.
He spent most of his career managing large projects for a German steel corporation’s North American locations. Later, he consulted for small, family-run businesses on resource and time management. After retirement, he served a 1-year term as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Botswana.
Active inquiry into spirituality and personal development has led Juergen to focus his life energies on service to people and organizations that help make the world a better place. As co-leader of the ASC, he aims to create a nurturing community where talents are recognized and developed, fostering a warm camaraderie that makes the ranch feel like home.
He spent most of his career managing large projects for a German steel corporation’s North American locations. Later, he consulted for small, family-run businesses on resource and time management. After retirement, he served a 1-year term as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Botswana.
Active inquiry into spirituality and personal development has led Juergen to focus his life energies on service to people and organizations that help make the world a better place. As co-leader of the ASC, he aims to create a nurturing community where talents are recognized and developed, fostering a warm camaraderie that makes the ranch feel like home.
Laura McGee
Laura McGee is a long-time ranch visitor, having first attended with her parents when she was in her twenties. She counts her Ghost Ranch summers by the art courses she has taken. Her mother Roz McGee’s participation in the Adult Service Corps inspired Laura to try this way of serving the ranch while enjoying the company of others.
Laura has substantial experience leading groups to learn, grow, and accomplish a goal together. She has engaged in local and regional church leadership. In her work life, she taught German at a regional state university, and was Head of Modern Languages. There she focused on creating a quality learning experience for students.
Laura plans to bring to ASC a kind and supportive manner in helping participants engage in their own best ranch experience while providing 22 hours of service. She and her partner Juergen Zirnstein are excited to welcome their participants!
Laura has substantial experience leading groups to learn, grow, and accomplish a goal together. She has engaged in local and regional church leadership. In her work life, she taught German at a regional state university, and was Head of Modern Languages. There she focused on creating a quality learning experience for students.
Laura plans to bring to ASC a kind and supportive manner in helping participants engage in their own best ranch experience while providing 22 hours of service. She and her partner Juergen Zirnstein are excited to welcome their participants!