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!
We’re looking for an experienced Instagram social media volunteer to join our communications team. The ideal candidate enjoys collaborating, has a creative eye, and communicates with clarity and authenticity.
You’ll work alongside another volunteer to:
• Create and post engaging memes that align with our center’s mission and values
• Promote upcoming events through creative social media posts
• Write compelling captions and other social media content
• Help grow our online community while sharing the Dharma with a wider audience
Contact: communications@shantidevanyc.org
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.
- Help distribute flyers throughout the Park Slope neighborhood.
- Occasionally assist with posting and promoting center events on social media.
- 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.
- Interest in community events.
- Living in or near Park Slope is preferred, but not required.
- Reliable, creative, and willing to work as part of a team.
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 |
|
Duties & Responsibilities |
|
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 |
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.
