Get involved!
Kadampa Meditation Centre is run by the kindness of volunteers. People like you, volunteer their time to provide all of the facilities the centre offers, including a full range of Buddhist study and meditation programs throughout the year.

Volunteering offers a special opportunity to:

- Put the teachings and meditations into practice directly
- Meet and work alongside people from different walks of life who are dedicated to benefiting others
- Contribute to the success of activities the profits of which are dedicated to public benefit through the International Temples Fund


Contact our volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@meditateinvancouver.org with any questions!
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Do you already attend our classes?
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(optional) Feel free to tell us a little bit about how / why you would like to help:
WHAT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN?
Please check the boxes below to indicate your areas of interest.  Don't be shy; if you are interested in everything, check off all the boxes ;)  This doesn't mean you are signing up to help with everything, just that you would be happy to help in these areas if there is a need.
OPEN HOURS (**NEW**)
A great opportunity to spend 2-4 hours weekly at the centre, to be around Dharma books and Sangha friends, in a quiet meditative environment; while KMC Vancouver's meditation room and bookstore are open to the public.
GARDENING (** Immediate help needed**)
Do you love to garden?  We have wonderful opportunities to help welcoming meditators to the centre by keeping the world peace garden looking beautiful!
HELPING AT WEEKLY CLASSES
Welcome the students, set up the books, make the tea, and deepen your commitment to your Spiritual Practice by volunteering at a weekly class.
CHERISHING THE COMMUNITY SPACE
Cleaning at your Dharma Centre, is not an ordinary activity, its an amazing opportunity to cherish others and purify negativities.  Volunteer testimonials say how cleaning at the Dharma Centre has helped them to transform the way they deal with their ordinary household tasks.  Come and see for yourself! Help is needed to keep the centre clean and pure.
PUBLICITY DISTRIBUTION
Walk through your favorite neighbourhood with another practitioner, and experience the merit of inviting new people to practice meditation and learn about Buddhism.
WEB, DESIGN & AUDIO
Come share your skills on computer based activities for the centre for the benefit of all
OFFICE & BOOKSTORE
Come share your time and precious knowledge on these indispensable areas of administrating the centre.
MEDITATION ROOM & BUDDHIST RITUALS
Everyone is welcome to learn more about Buddhist Rituals and at the same time help with the activities in the meditation room.  If you are interested to learn more, please select some options below:
COOKING & BAKING
This is going to be fun! Come join our team, and use love as your main ingredient in meals and baked goods for the enjoyment of Sangha.
MAINTENANCE / TRADES SKILLS
If you have special skills and could offer some time with any of the below, please check off all that apply:
COORDINATION AREAS
These are some areas that require more commitment from you! Coordination areas involve operational tasks, responsibility and commitment, and consist of building a strong foundation for the Kadampa Buddhist tradition to flourish in the city, and ultimately in the country and in the world.  It strengthens us as a community of people working together with a good motivation of helping all living beings.  Please check off any areas that you may be interested in learning about coordinating.  
Did we miss something?  Is there another way that you would like to help?
Do you have any questions, suggestions or feedback for us?  
AVAILABILITY
How often would you like to help? *
Please check one of these choices, even if you have selected other similar options above.
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Please check all times that you might be available:
If you know your schedule, please let us know what days of the week are the best for you to volunteer some time.  
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Finally: If you selected weekly or monthly availability above: (optional)
Would you be open to setting a time that would work for you every week or month, so that you can come into the centre and do whatever is the most important to be done at that time?  This is a beautiful act of service, offering to help with whatever is the most needed at the time.
THANK YOU!
Thank you for filling out this form.  We will contact you soon.  We will also add your name to our volunteer mailout list.
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