Volunteering
Volunteering is a natural extension of our mindfulness practice that enhances our confidence, joy and authentic presence as warriors in the Shambhala tradition. Volunteer opportunities are available in all areas of activity at our centre.
To sign up on our volunteers list and receive a link to our upcoming volunteer opportunities please email our volunteer coordinator.
We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available including, but not limited to, the following:
Roles Seeking Volunteers
- Council Chair
- Practice and Education lead
- Facilities lead
- Community and Communications lead
- Elders to form an advisory group
- Council secretary (take minutes, distribute, flag action items)
- Treasurer (manage bank accounts, second signatory (with lead), issue tax receipts etc)
- Sub-leasing coordinator (maintain calendar of rentals, manage sublease contracts, collect cheques)
- Practice and Education committee/team (eg help decide, plan, implement courses, help staff courses, liaison with Shambhala Online)
- Open House roles – umdze, padma
- Calendar assistant (maintain and update SMCT calendar on website)
- Events coordinators and organizers (eg. Shambhala Day, summer picnic, more!)
- Communications assistant (prepare, edit, send communications, especially email to members and community; work with membership database)
- Communications designer (graphic design, writing experience – improve our communications)
- Social media volunteer
- Website assistants/ committee
- Accessibility champion
For More Information
If you have any questions, or would like to know the details of a specific role that suits your skillset, please email our volunteer coordinator.
