Volunteering at Atisha Centre
Behind every peaceful retreat is a community of people whose care and generosity make it possible.
Atisha Centre welcomes people from across Australia and overseas to study, practise, attend retreats and enjoy its peaceful surroundings. Volunteers help make this possible, giving their time and energy to support a community built around learning, spiritual practice and shared experience.
This is also an opportunity to meet people, develop friendships and become part of the life of the Centre. Whether you can offer a regular few hours or help occasionally, there's a place for you here.
Ways to Contribute
Volunteers contribute to many aspects of life at Atisha Centre. Depending on their interests, skills and experience, this can include:
● Gardens and Grounds – gardening, landscaping, sweeping paths and caring for outdoor spaces.
● Events and Activities – preparing the venues, operating sound and video equipment, welcoming visitors and helping with refreshments.
● Art and Sacred Objects – painting and restoring statues, caring for religious artefacts and helping maintain the sacred objects and furnishings used in Buddhist practice.
● Lama's Dharma Shop – serving customers, arranging displays and helping care for the Centre’s gift and book shop.
● Library, Publications and Archives – supporting the care, organisation and preservation of books and historical material. Helping with publications.
● Kitchen, Café and Dining – food preparation, kitchen assistance, serving, barista work during retreats and events.
● Accommodation and Housekeeping – preparing rooms, cleaning, laundry and caring for shared facilities.
● Maintenance and Repairs – general repairs, painting, handyman tasks and helping keep buildings and facilities in good order.
● Administration and Communications – office assistance, social media, publicity, marketing, design, etc.
● Special Projects – contributing particular skills and experience to projects such as the Kadampa Stupa, Lama Yeshe statue and Garden Buddha statue, and future projects.
Volunteering Can Be Flexible
We love having regular volunteers, but you might help out occasionally, drop in when time permits, contribute to a specific project or offer your skills for a short period. Every contribution is welcome.
Interested in volunteering?
We would love to hear from you. Complete the enquiry form below and we shall be in touch to arrange an informal chat over a cuppa, get to know you a little and explore how you might become involved in the life of Atisha Centre.
