Get involved!
Volunteering at Kadampa Meditation Center Madison offers a unique opportunity to engage with Buddhist teachings and practices while contributing to the center’s activities and supporting its mission.
On this page you can see a list of areas where you can offer support. Click any of them to read a short description of that volunteer opportunity.
All volunteers are given training – if something isn’t familiar, don’t hesitate to ask questions!
To get started, fill out our volunteer interest form. Someone will be in touch to follow up with you.
Greeter
Welcome people who are checking in for programs and offer to show those new to the center where to find restrooms, store their shoes, hang up coats, etc.
Registration
Check registrants in before programs. Accept and record payments using the Square reader.
Cafe
Make coffee, put out snacks and utensils, and tidy the cafe afterward.
Offerings
Make water offerings and special offerings.
Bookstore
Tidy and arrange bookstore inventory; operate checkout.
Cleaning
Various tasks around the Center, such as vacuuming, taking out garbage, and other maintenance.
Meditation Room Set-up
Before classes, workshops, or pujas, set up teacher’s area and adjust room temperature and lighting.
Sound Desk
Operate sound during classes and other events; monitor Zoom room for livestreamed events.
Lawn Care
Basic gardening and mowing (mower and tools provided).
Publicity Distribution
Take flyers to local public bulletin boards – at coffee shops, co-ops, etc. This is a fun task to do with a partner!