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!

◉ 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
       ● café management.

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

Duties include:
Full responsibilty for all aspects relating to management of the kitchen/ dining area.
This includes:
• Ensuring kitchen/dining area is kept clean and dry
• Maintain food storage and safety guidelines
• Coordinating kitchen staff for Centre events.

We are offering accommodation onsite.
We are located in beautiful bushlands close to Bendigo.
There are great benefits to living and working in a Dharma Centre.
At Atisha Centre, a thriving Dharma community, we offer a substantial programme with teachings from highly qualified and exceptional Buddhist teachers.

     We are looking for a Buddhist student to assist the Programme Coordinator.
     This role may include accommodation offered onsite as an exchange position.
     Duties include:
             • Assisting the Spiritual Programme Coordinator in a variety of roles.
             • Learning the SPC role.