Volunteer and Job Opportunities in FPMT

Australia

Chenrezig Institute, Queensland

We usually have about nine "volunteers" on the program working in the kitchen/cafe, grounds/maintenance or housekeeping - all vital to keeping this busy teaching centre open. We are about 90 minutes north of Brisbane on 160 acres of the beautiful sub-tropical Sunshine Coast hinterland. In exchange for thirty hours per week over five days we offer three meals a day, accommodation and access to teachings (including those of our two resident geshes) and meditations. People with building skills are particularly welcome to apply but the main requirements are an interest in the dharma, enthusiasm and reasonable English. For more information or an application form visit www.chenrezig.com.au or call (61) (7) 5453 2108.

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England

Office Administrator Needed

Universal Wisdom Education

A new part time post is available, based at the UWE office in Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London.  Please read the Application Pack.  The deadline for applications is February 13 2012.

Volunteer Work Opportunities

Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London

Would you, or anyone you know, like to spend some time in a Dharma community?

Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London offers the unique opportunity to be a Work Programme Volunteer in a vibrant and friendly FPMT city centre with a resident English-speaking geshe. We provide free board, accommodation and Dharma classes, plus a small weekly allowance, in return for three months work, five days per week. No qualifications needed - just enthusiasm for helping to run the Centre and a good command of the English language.

JAMYANG BUDDHIST CENTRE
The Old Courthouse
43 Renfrew Road
London SE11 4NA
Tel: (+44) (0)207 820 8787   
Fax: (+44) (0)207 820 8605
admin@jamyang.co.uk

France

Volunteers Needed
Nalanda Monastery, France

Click here for details

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Germany

India

Nurse Needed

 Root Institute for Wisdom Culture, Bodhgaya

This is a great opportunity to work with other dedicated FPMT students, working to fulfill Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche's wish for students to meet and practice the Dharma in Bodhgaya.
 

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Italy

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Mongolia

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Nepal

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New Zealand

Vegetarian Cook and Housekeeper Positions Available
Mahamudra Centre, New Zealand

Vegetarian Cook and Housekeeper - full job ad here.

If you would like to offer service and are sure that you can live contentedly in a somewhat isolated rural area, please contact us. Information about the centre can be found on www.mahamudra.org.nz

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Spain

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Spiritual Program Coordinator Needed

Oseling Retreat Centre 

An SPC is needed to plan and implement the programme of Dharma courses and retreats.  For more information and how to apply, click here.

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USA

Donor Services Administrator Needed

FPMT International Office, Portland, Oregon

A full time position to offer service in FPMT International Office.  Deadline for applicatoins is February 19th 2012.  Read the job ad here.

Facilities Manager and Volunteers Needed

Milarepa Center, Northeast Vermont

We have a full-time residential position available for a Facilities Manager to perform and supervise tasks related to maintenance and land management of our wonderful retreat center in the stunning landscape of northern Vermont. Come join our family and lend great meaning to your life. Compensation includes room, board, $500/month, state-sponsored health insurance, courses, programs and retreats, and a great opportunity to work with your mind. For more information and how to apply, please click here.

We are currently accepting applications to our 2012 Work Study Program. Participants offer 30 hours of work each week in exchange for shared accommodation or camping, board, meditation instruction, practice, courses and retreats. This is a unique and richly meaningful program that gives one a great experience of life and service at a Dharma center. We are particularly seeking applicants qualified in these particular areas: Kitchen Manager/Cook (possible stipend position), Kitchen Assistant, Housekeeper, Gardener, Office Assistant and Maintenance Assistant.

Spiritual Program Coordinator Needed

Tse Chen Ling, San Francisco, CA

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and organized candidate with a collaborative management style and good communication skills to assist in overall coordination of our education program.  Job requirements preferably include experience in administration and/or education.  Candidate should have familiarity with and sincere respect for Lama Zopa Rinpoche and the work of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).   

Compensation includes room and board at the center, small monthly stipend and retreat time after one year. For general information about Tse Chen Ling click here. 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, resume, and professional references to Teresa Navarro

Retreat Caretakers Needed

Land of Calm Abiding, Big Sur, CA

CARE-GIVERS FOR LAND OF CALM ABIDING. Golden opportunity for Dharma couple who wish to serve Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche by taking care of his meditators in isolated long term retreat. Central Coast of California wilderness center, three miles from the ocean. Good opportunity to engage in the ngondro (preliminary practices) while serving 6 meditators; stipend for living expenses. Must be fit, active, like isolation and nature, able to drive 4-wheel drive truck and ATV, handyman skills required of at least one member of the couple. Two-year commitment or more, you need your own highway car and valid driver’s license. No children, no outside dogs and no huge debts. Contact the director, Chuck Walbridge:  LCADirector@skyhighway.com

Housekeeper and Caretaker Needed

Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, California

Housekeeper job information
Caretaker job information.

Please send your resume along with a letter of motivation to Betty Chan: betty@vajrapani.org

Volunteer Positions

FPMT International Office, Portland, Oregon

Would you like to offer service? The International Office of FPMT, located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, has several different opportunities available for volunteers. This is a great way to learn about the Foundation and the many activities that the office manages. Some of the areas that need help are in filing, database entry, IT support, general office help for individual departments, and order fulfillment and customer service for the Foundation Store. Volunteering is also an excellent avenue to apply for paid positions as the office continues to grow. Please contact Chuck Latimer for more information

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