THE DHARMA CENTRE HAS MULTIPLE WAYS FOR YOU TO VOLUNTEER.

Become a ‘Server - Meditator’ for the duration of a Retreat.

“Being a Server-Meditator offers individuals boundless opportunities to develop the first Parami: generosity, the foundation of the spiritual life. ”

A Quick Overview of the Server-Meditator Program:

  • Work four or six hours a day during a retreat alongside our Property or Kitchen staff in exchange for housing and access to the retreat environment.

  • Server-Meditators can attend courses/retreats without paying a registration fee. Your work supports  the retreat and offsets the fee.

  • It is beneficial to offer Dana for the teachings received while being Server-Meditator.

  • When not engaged in the work of service, time is available to attend classes and focus on your Dharma practice.

How Much Does being a Server-Meditator Cost?

In exchange for your work of 4-6 hours a day, you receive accommodation and nutritious meals at the Dharma Centre.

  • Week 1 & 2 – ( 4 hours per day, free accommodations and $25 per day for food)

  • Week 3 – ( max 6 hours per day, free accommodations and food)

  • Approval - submit form and interviewed by HR Committee

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    To apply to our Server-Meditator Program please download and complete the following application form and send it to the Retreat Administrator at: retreats@dharmacentre.org

'All drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited at The Dharma Centre of Canada, and all applicants must be able to completely abide by this policy.’

Short Term Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer comes to the site and is not participating in any retreats (1 to 4 days, if space is available)

  • Volunteer to email Dharma Centre with interest specified

  • Free Meals

  • Free Accommodations

Day Guest Volunteering Programme (DGV) is designed for individuals with some experience in meditation that, while at the Dharma Centre, wish to deepen their practice as well as practice generosity (Dana) by offering time and energy to maintain the Dharma Centre.

With the beginning of each season there is much work to do in & around the Dharma Centre. We would love to hear from you if you wish to come for a short visit to volunteer in any of the chores listed below:

landscaping
gardening
trail clearing
painting and decorating
cleaning
small maintenance projects and repairs

We always can use help on our land, throughout the year. To apply to our Day Guest Volunteering Program, please complete the following application form and send it to the Retreat Administrator at: retreats@dharmacentre.org

'All drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited at The Dharma Centre of Canada, and all applicants must be able to completely abide by this policy.’