Volunteer Work
Volunteering at the monastery, known as "chū pō" (出坡), means dedicating your energy to support the dharma center. Volunteers must first complete training certification for their chosen group.
Volunteer Groups
Course Support
Assist with meditation class sessions
Requires 1 training session
Kitchen
Kitchen and meal service
Requires 2 training sessions
Eco
Monastery cleaning and maintenance
Requires 1 training session
Shrine
Buddha attendant, assist with ceremonies
Requires 2 training sessions
Secretary
Tablet registration and certificate preparation
Requires 1 training session
Reception
Welcome visitors, manage books and lay robes
Requires 1 training session
Chanting
Buddhist scripture chanting and ritual instruments
Requires 3 training sessions
Emcee
MC for ceremonies with dignified presence
Requires 2 training sessions
Photography
Photo documentation of ceremonies
Requires 1 training session
A/V Tech
Audio/video support (electronics knowledge required)
Requires 2 training sessions
Decoration
Ceremony decoration and dharma gift preparation
Requires 1 training session
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