Volunteering at the Centre

As with many other non-profit organisations, we are always looking for people to help run the Centre and get involved with our various projects and activities.

Please consider becoming part of the Atisha Centre community, bringing benefit to countless beings by helping to keep the Centre running and flourishing!

We are looking for an exchange volunteer to fill the position of Kitchen Manager.

This is a volunteer position, offering onsite accommodation. The role assumes responsibility for all aspects relating to management of the kitchen/dining area. This includes:

• Managing kitchen catering staff as required
• Ensuring kitchen/dining area is kept clean/dry/tidy
• Maintaining food storage
• Maintaining food safety guidelines

If you are interested to apply or find out more information, please fill in the form at the bottom of the page.  Alternatively, please contact Jan Stewart ~ email .

We are looking for accommodation housekeeping and cleaning staff for Atisha Centre's accommodation project.

This is an casual, paid position, working as part of our small, friendly accommodation team - convivial atmosphere - beautiful environment!

The work involves cleaning, bed-making, laundry and generally returning our accommodation facilities to a state ready for the next guests.

If you are interested to apply or find out more information, please fill in the form at the bottom of the page.  Alternatively, please contact Jan Stewart ~ email .

We are currently seeking a volunteer for a coordinator position:

◉ Helping to facilitate the various Programme events we have on our calendar 
       ● setting up our gompa and other venues for events
       ● running the sound, video and recording system
       ● meeting and greeting visitors and guests
       ● serving refreshments when needed
       ● tidying up the venue at the end of an event.

◉ Caring for the Centre - inside and outside - including ...
       ● Gardening
       ● Sweeping/raking paths and grounds
       ● Cleaning, tidying the Courtyard
       ● Cleaning and maintenance of our holy objects
       ● Painting
       ● Helping with repair work.

◉ Assisting with the various Centre functions ...
       ● Dining area: 
               ■ Cooking, kitchen hand, cleaning
       ● Café - "Wishfulfilling Jewel Cafe":
               ■ Serving, baristing, waiting, dishes
       ● Giftshop - "Lama's Dharma Shop":
               ■ Serving, shop display, cleaning
       ● Accommodation - Assist Accommodation Manager:
               ■ Meeting and greeting, room preparation, cleaning, laundry.

◉ Publicity and Centre promotion ...
       ● Social media
       ● Letterbox drops
       ● Marketing.

◉ Direct involvement in one of our projects ...
       ● Kadampa stupa
       ● Lama Yeshe statue ~ landscaping, project management
       ● Garden Buddha statue ~ restoration
       ● Café management.