Volunteer

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others.

– HH Dalai Lama

Come join us in helping others! 

You don’t need to live in New York to become part of our volunteer community.

Volunteering is at the heart of Shantideva Center’s operations. It is an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded people to help you practice the path. Volunteering can also generate great satisfaction and support a well-rounded education around the pillars of scholarship, meditation, and service. As Yangsi Rinpoche notes, service is the activity that results from the integration of the study of Buddhist thought and the internal exploration of Buddhist practice.

Open Positions

Contact us at volunteer@shantidevanyc.org about applying for an open position. If you’re interested in helping us but don’t see an open position of interest, please contact us to share more about your interests and background! We will also add more positions in the future. We’d love to hear from you.

FPMT Open Position

FPMT North American Teacher Tour Coordinator (remote volunteer)

FPMT’s North American Regional Office is entering an exciting period of expansion. Our aim is to greatly increase the scope and impact of our support for our region’s 27 centers, projects, services and study groups. We are committed to enhancing the activities we provide and expanding the resources available to our community.

We are seeking a dedicated and organized Teacher Tour Coordinator to join our team and contribute to the success of visiting teacher tours across the FPMT North American region. This volunteer role is vital to ensuring that the Dharma teachings and visits from esteemed teachers are coordinated efficiently and effectively, supporting our centers and making high-quality Dharma accessible to students.
 
Position Description: (PDF)
Hours: 5 – 20+ hours per week (flexible depending on volunteer’s availability)
Reports to: FPMT NA Regional Coordinator
Start date: January 2025
Application deadline: November 24, 2024
How to Apply: If you’re passionate about bringing more visiting teachers to the NA region, eager to take on a challenging project, and excited to join our growing office, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in this position, relevant experience and time availability to fpmtnorthamerica@gmail.com. Thank you for your interest in serving the sentient beings of the NA region! We look forward to speaking with you more.