Volunteer
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Get Involved
As an all-volunteer organization, there are many ways for you to participate with us. You can help plan our programs, bring new ideas to our community, assist with implementing our events, support our communications, facilitate sitting groups, and more.
Volunteering is an offer of dāna to our community and enables us to practice generosity within a community of practitioners. It is also a way to meet new teachers and others practicing the Dharma.
We welcome you to consider any of the groups summarized below. Just complete the interest form at the bottom of this page!
All committees meet virtually, typically over Zoom.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
The Program Committee plans, supports and develops programs and events that advance ISD’s mission to provide a safe, comfortable, inclusive and welcoming environment for people to study and practice the dharma.
Specific Tasks
Propose and discuss ideas for new events, classes, retreats, and residencies
Host and run online Dharma talks
Find and communicate with teachers for various talks, retreats and events
Input admin forms and communicate with Informatics and Marketing to post and promote various programs
Plan and manage retreats and day longs
Work with Facilities Coordinator or facility to schedule various events and offerings
Current Needs
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RETREAT COMMITTEE
The members of the Retreat Committee plan and implement two major annual events. Both are led by well-known dharma teachers.
Specific Tasks
Selects the event teacher, sets dates, budget, fees, and scholarships
Coordinates with venue manager and venue's kitchen staff
Works with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure all volunteer roles are covered
Collaborates with Informatics and Marketing on publicity (including website, emails and social media)
Holds post-retreat debriefing with teacher
Reviews follow-up survey data and takes appropriate actions
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