Volunteer and Job Opportunities in FPMT

Australia

Spiritual Program Coordinator Needed

Chenrezig Institute, Queensland

An opportunity exists at Chenrezig Institute in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland to take on the role of Spiritual Programme Coordinator.

Develop, market, manage, and measure the performance of the spiritual programme  for CI in consultation with the resident Geshe and Interpreter, the resident Teacher, the Centre Director, FPMT International Office, and coordinators for touring registered teachers.

For more information and how to apply click here.

Join the Work Exchange Program

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

Director Needed

Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London

The opportunity has arisen to serve as director of this busy city centre.  Click here for more details and application information.

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.

Contact admin@jamyang.co.uk

France

Volunteers Needed
Nalanda Monastery

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

Volunteer needed

Kushi Ling Retreat Centre

Kushi Ling offers free Dharma teachings, food, lodging, good company and a bit of pocket money for volunteers who like to help around the house and garden for a period of 2 months or longer. Kushi Ling is situated in a very lovely and quiet natural setting and hosts group retreats as well as individual retreaters. 8 months of the year the place has a lot of activity, the 4 winter months are much quieter. The volunteer does not need any particular skills, but some basic knowledge of Italian and/or gardening and cooking would be helpful. Please contact info@kushi-ling.com.

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Mongolia

English Teacher Needed

Ganden Do Ngag Shedrup Ling, Ulaanbaatar, is looking for a qualified English teacher to take up a full time position on a 1 year contract commencing in September 2012.

More details here.

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Nepal

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New Zealand

Vegetarian Cook, Retreat Cook, Housekeeper and Groundskeeper Positions Available
Mahamudra Centre, Coromandel

Click here for more information about each position, and application details.

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 plus Volunteer Positions Available

Oseling Retreat Centre, near Granada

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

Oseling is also looking for a vegetarian cook, to cater for courses, retreats, staff and volunteers. Responsibilities include cooking for up to 25 people, ordering kitchen supplies and maintaining kitchen to high standard. If you would like to offer service and nourish others with your cooking, we would love to hear from you. 

We also need a housekeeper to take care of retreat-houses, dormitories, co-ordinate volunteers, assist with hospitality and if possible relieve on the cooks days off, and a person capable of taking care of the maintenance of the center.

Both positions are for a 3-6 month term, or longer, giving 36 hours a week service with one or two days off, depending on the season,(July and August being the months with most work. We offer single room accommodation, all meals and opportunities to attend retreats and courses.

Please contact the center at oficina@oseling.com

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USA

Spiritual Program Coordinator Opening

Vajrapani Institute, CA

Vajrapani Institute for Wisdom Culture (VPI) is a secluded FPMT retreat center located in the stillness of the California Redwoods.  Our purpose is to inspire deep spiritual work by providing the most supportive retreat conditions possible. 

We are looking for a warm and kind hearted person who values harmony and can, therefore, live and work in a contemplative environment with a community of practitioners made up of retreaters and staff members.  This individual must be service minded and understand how his/her role serves the needs of the VPI community and FPMT.

Full details including how to apply.

Volunteer Handy Man/Woman Needed

Land of Calm Abiding, Big Sur, CA

VOLUNTEER HANDYMAN/WOMAN  FOR LAND OF CALM ABIDING. Golden opportunity for Dharma student who wishes 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 serve a small community of meditators and to create the cause to eventually do your own long retreat!  Must have Buddhist Refuge and be a non-smoker. Must be fit, active, hard-working, like isolation and nature and be able to drive 4-wheel drive truck and ATV. Handyman skills required and a valid driver’s license would be helpful. No children, no outside dogs and no outstanding debts. Contact us at director@landofcalmabiding.org

Center Manager and Caretaker Needed

Milarepa Center, Northeast Vermont

For more information and how to apply, please click here.

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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