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
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
| Role | Volunteer Manager for Teachings | |
| Summary | Coordinate people from our pool of wonderful volunteers to support Shantideva’s programs Organize volunteers for both onsite and online teachings to help with set up and Zoom hosting Help ensure volunteers have a positive experience and continue wishing to offer service | |
| Location | Shantideva Center – Brooklyn, NY | |
| Qualifications | Interpersonal Warmth: enjoys working with other people and understanding their needs. Organization: event planning and coordination of volunteers, with attention to detail Able to work independently and also brainstorm and collaborate with colleagues Communication: liase clearly and effectively with volunteers Software: manage spreasheet to keep track of volunteers and related activities | |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Nurturing a community of local and online-only volunteers Organize volunteers as zoom hosts for all online and in-person events Organize volunteers to help set up for various in-person events and sangha care Coordinate volunteers by reaching out via email Coordinate AV team for all in-house events | |
| Time Commitment | approx.10-12 hours per month, mostly online | |
| Training/ Supervision | We will provide training and support if necessary |
What You’ll Help With:
- Assist with adding center events to communication and event sites such as Patch.com, Eventbrite, and local community calendars.
- Add event details to the center’s poster templates using Canva or similar design tools to ensure accurate, consistent, and effective promotion.
- Promote upcoming events through creative social media posts for Instagram.
- Help ensure event information is accurate, clear, and up to date across promotional platforms.
What We’re Looking For:
- Basic experience with design tools such as Canva.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Living in or near Park Slope is preferred, but not required.
Time Commitment: 2hrs per week
Contact: communications@shantidevanyc.org
Role | AV Technician |
Summary | Responsible for the setup and operation of audio-video equipments and Zoom application at Shantideva Center for live programs |
Location | Shantideva Center – Brooklyn, NY |
Qualifications |
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Duties & Responsibilities |
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Time Commitment | Approx 4-8 hours/live event, (dependant on event schedule)- volunteer needs to have a flexible schedule and be able to travel to the center |
Training/ Supervision | We will provide training and support if necessary |
Help Shantideva Center build meaningful connections in our local community! The Outreach Volunteer will connect with local nonprofits, religious and meditation groups and other community organizations to discover opportunities for collaboration and community engagement.
You’ll also help organize fun, welcoming events such as picnics, movie nights, and other community activities. This is a great opportunity to meet people, build relationships, and help the center become a more active and connected part of the community.
Qualifications:
- Previous outreach or event-planning experience required.
- Good communication and relationship-building skills
- Lives in Brooklyn, a plus.
- Interested in supporting and connecting with the local community
Time Commitment: 2 hours per week
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.
